Comparison

MAXPRO Fit vs PBros

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MAXPRO Fit

This app provides advanced fitness and performance tracking for athletes of all levels. It offers detailed workout analytics, velocity-based training, and heart zone optimization to help users achieve their fitness goals efficiently. Integrates with HealthKit and offers advanced features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Performance analytics
  • Velocity Based Training (VBT)
  • Heart Zone Optimization (HZO)
  • Workout visualization dashboard
  • Rep analysis
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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-MAXPRO introduces the most sophisticated fitness and performance tracking app ever developed for beginner and elite athletes alike who want to achieve their fitness goals in the most efficient and effective way possible. -Rebuilt from scratch on a high performance platform to enhance the digital fitness experience of the innovative and award winning MAXPRO SmartConnect portable cable machine… universally acclaimed by customers and professionals alike for it’s compact, lightweight (less than 10lbs), and power (up to 300lbs), making it the most versatile all-in-one gym ever produced. -MAXPRO’s Performance App incorporates a Best-In-Class display that guides the athlete via THE beautifully designed “Detroit Dashboard!” A workout visualization UI that provides unparalleled performance analytics in a beautiful, stylish, and cool dashboard akin more the dash of a super sports car! -For anyone wanting to make the most efficient use of their time, to optimize their workouts, and to reach their fitness goals faster by incorporating the MAXPRO machine’s exclusive PowerClutch technology based on the science of Concentric Biased Resistance (CBR) Training. -The MAXPRO Performance App incorporates Velocity Based Training (VBT) in combination with Heart Zone Optimization(HRO) to precisely guide user energy systems to achieve optimum results faster. -Every rep of every set is analyzed in depth to assess if the user is staying in one of 4 velocity zones (Aerobic, Endurance, Strength, Build) and 5 heart rate zone (Warm Up, Calorie Burn, Endurance, Cardio, All Out) depending on the users desired workout optimization goal. -Those looking to build a lot of muscle can now see and maximize the number of actual contribution reps going to building muscle. This has been long sought after by serious bodybuilders. -The MAXPRO Performance App can be used by beginning and elite athletes alike and their trainers and coaches. -Can also be used for physical therapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Healthkit app integrated -These are just some of innovative features of the brand new MAXPRO Performance App. Download and explore - Unlock more workouts and features with our subscription plan, to read about Terms of use go https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PBros

This app provides timers for fasting, cold plunges, saunas, and breathing exercises. It offers customizable routines, progress tracking, and optional Apple Health integration for recovery scores. Enjoy a comprehensive wellness tool with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live fasting timer with presets
  • Cold plunge and sauna timers
  • Paced breathing exercises
  • Contrast therapy routines
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Home Screen widgets and Live Activities
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Fast. Plunge. Sauna. Breathe. One app, one price: no subscription, no ads, no account. Pick your stack, read the safety screen, and your first timer is running in under a minute. PBros is a set of timers for people who run a daily protocol. FAST • Live fasting timer with your exact end time • Presets: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, 24h, plus custom • Short phase notes for where you are in your fast (educational, not lab readings) • Forgiving streaks: one free rest day a week ("Rest day used, streak safe") • History saved on your iPhone COLD PLUNGE AND SAUNA • Plunge: 1–15 minute countdown in 30-second steps, with up to 5 rounds • Sauna: dry or infrared, 5–30 minutes, up to 5 rounds • Times logged to the second, plus a quick log for water or room temperature (°F/°C) and a note • Big, glanceable dry-side timers, also on Apple Watch CONTRAST • Auto sauna → plunge → rest rounds with loud cues at every switch • One-tap plans and built-in safety caps BREATH • Power Rounds: paced power breaths with a recovery hold. Sit or lie down on dry land, never in or near water. • Box, Long exhale and Sigh, with audio cues • Bedtime: slow, steady box breathing to wind down, with a dimmed screen and soft tones RECOVERY (optional Apple Health) • An on-device Recovery Score from HRV, resting heart rate and sleep, with a daily Push / Contrast / Rest suggestion • No Health access? A 10-second check-in works too • Log workouts and save sessions to Apple Health if you choose STACK • Morning, afternoon and evening reminders for the stack you choose (names only, no dosing advice) EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK • Live Activities and Dynamic Island for running timers • Home Screen widget with your live fasting time • Apple Watch app for Fast, Plunge, Sauna and Contrast YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device. One-time purchase. Every feature is included. No in-app purchases and no subscription. Important: Keep your iPhone and iPad dry. Don't take them into water, ice baths or saunas. Use Apple Watch if you want a timer close by. Do breath-hold rounds only sitting or lying down, never in or near water or while driving. PBros is not medical advice. Talk with a clinician before fasting or heat/cold practices if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, under medical care, or have been told not to fast. Intended for adults 18+.

Screenshots

MAXPRO Fit4 screens
PBros3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBros at 100% against MAXPRO Fit's 35%. PBros also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MAXPRO Fit's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (113 vs 6). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MAXPRO Fit is free to download; PBros costs $4.99 up front. MAXPRO Fit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PBros asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PBros holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAXPRO Fit has 113 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of MAXPRO Fit's written reviews are positive against 100% of PBros's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAXPRO Fit ships an update every 8 days, PBros every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
MAXPRO Fit versus PBros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAXPRO FitPBros
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.2 (113 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB12 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaxpro Fitness LLCDiscipline Dynamics LLC

Customer experience

MAXPRO Fit

All ratings113 ratings
Positive45.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative55.0%

PBros

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MAXPRO Fit

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes on startup and during workouts
  • Loading screen freezes indefinitely
  • Rep counter resets to zero mid-workout
  • Bluetooth connection drops during exercise
  • Casting button unresponsive 90% of the time
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  • Workouts won't save after pause or skip
  • Exit button doesn't respond on Freestyle screen
  • Delete workout action produces error message
  • Timer runs at double speed
  • Video playback hangs and stalls
  • Workout downloads stop and block future access
  • Screen orientation issues on tablets
  • Overlapping UI elements prevent button clicks
  • Apple Watch data not syncing
  • Workout summary page stuck on loading
  • Favorites won't load
  • Calendar workouts don't start when clicked
  • Spelling errors in UI (e.g., 'Discarting')
  • Reps not recorded after certain point in workout
  • Heart rate tracking inconsistent
  • App doesn't prompt for login after reinstall
  • Workout library search returns irrelevant results

Requested features

15 requests
  • TV casting/AirPlay functionality
  • Heart rate strap connectivity options
  • Weekly schedule or calendar view
  • Better workout library organization
  • Workouts without accessories/equipment variations
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  • Apple Health syncing
  • Full-screen video support on larger devices
  • Better Apple Watch app capabilities
  • Ability to remember previous resistance settings
  • Music streaming integration restoration
  • Offline workout access
  • Improved search and filtering system
  • Notification management controls
  • Better device orientation handling on tablets
  • Freestyle workout improvements

PBros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MAXPRO Fit

Subscriptions3
  • MAXPRO MONTHLY GOLD1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • MAXPRO YEARLY PLATINUM OFFER$67.901 Year
  • MAXPRO YEARLY PLATINUM$89.991 Year
None

PBros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAXPRO Fit free?
MAXPRO Fit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PBros free?
PBros costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAXPRO Fit or PBros?
PBros is rated higher. MAXPRO Fit averages 3.2 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while PBros averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do MAXPRO Fit or PBros have ads?
Neither MAXPRO Fit nor PBros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAXPRO Fit or PBros?
MAXPRO Fit ships an update every 8 days, and PBros every 2 days. Most recently, MAXPRO Fit was updated on October 24, 2026 and PBros on October 24, 2026.

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