# YMCA CTX vs YMCA On the Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YMCA CTX at 93% against YMCA On the Go's 13%. YMCA CTX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). YMCA On the Go's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 257) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YMCA CTX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YMCA On the Go has 4.9K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of YMCA CTX's written reviews are positive against 13% of YMCA On the Go's.

YMCA CTX ships an update every 4 months, YMCA On the Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YMCA CTX | YMCA On the Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-ctx/id1485537145/reviews)** | [4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-on-the-go/id1514075926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 257 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 147 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YMCA of Central Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707242081) | [Greater Joliet Area YMCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075925) |

## What reviewers say

### YMCA CTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-ctx/id1485537145)

This app helps you track workouts, monitor progress, and achieve fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, engaging challenges, and class booking. Integrate with HealthKit for a comprehensive fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Workout tracking, Personalized training plans, Activity level milestones, Fun fitness challenges, Class schedules and booking, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient for scheduling classes
- 👍 Barcode for check-in
- 👍 Syncs with calendar
- 👍 Tracks workout progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot log in after membership change
- 🐛 No app support for login issues
- 🐛 Gym staff unable to fix login issue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log into the app after changing membership type
- Not receiving notifications

**Requested features**

- Summary of classes taken or check-ins per week/month


### YMCA On the Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-on-the-go/id1514075926)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive fitness platform for Greater Joliet Area YMCA members. It offers class schedules, virtual classes, daily workouts with 3D demonstrations, and allows users to track their progress and sync with personal devices. Access is included with a Y membership.

**Highlights:** Class and facility schedules, Fitness class reservations, Virtual class access, Daily workout plans, 3D exercise demonstrations, Workout tracking, Sync with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤸‍♀️ Great community
- 💦 Excellent swimming and aquatic programs
- 🏆 Beginner-friendly
- 📱 Convenient app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Login and password issues
- 🔍 Difficulty resetting password
- 🚫 Unable to access account
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable app

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not working
- Password reset emails not received
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Improve login and password reset functionality
- Ensure consistent user experience across app and website
- Provide better customer support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YMCA CTX free?

YMCA CTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YMCA On the Go free?

YMCA On the Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YMCA CTX or YMCA On the Go?

YMCA CTX is rated higher. YMCA CTX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while YMCA On the Go averages 4.3 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do YMCA CTX or YMCA On the Go have ads?

Neither YMCA CTX nor YMCA On the Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YMCA CTX or YMCA On the Go?

YMCA CTX ships an update every 4 months, and YMCA On the Go every 3 months. Most recently, YMCA CTX was updated on October 26, 2026 and YMCA On the Go on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*