Comparison

P.E. Dept vs VRTUS Training

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

Head to head

About

P.E. Dept

Features

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With the P.E. Dept app, interacting with your fitness club on your mobile device has never been easier. Manage everything from your class bookings to your membership details for a full club experience. Download the app to: - Enter your club using a generated QR code - Book classes with your favorite club - Get club details such as opening hours, location, etc. - Invite friends to join your club - Monitor club and class attendance history - Receive class reminders - Preview your membership details

About

VRTUS Training

Features

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We are an inclusive community of members with professional strength and conditioning coaches who are here to support you in your fitness goals and welcome you into our community. Vrtus is a premium group fitness studio that offers block style training programs. Unlike the standard style of fitness training, we coach you as a individual and ensure you train to the best of your abilities with every minute of the group program optimised, yet always personalised enough to ensure you achieve your own goals. Our programs are designed by a team of Strength & Conditioning staff that uses a systemised approach to train everyday people in a structured, safe and coached environment. We believe movement for mental health is extremely important. VRTUS wants to empower the community & support those around us when needed. We do this by creating a memorable experience that connects with our members and community and create positivity, friendship and a bit of friendly competition.

Screenshots

P.E. Dept4 screens

VRTUS Training3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: P.E. Dept at Free against VRTUS Training's $349.99. VRTUS Training's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

P.E. Dept is free to download; VRTUS Training costs $349.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

P.E. Dept versus VRTUS Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	P.E. Dept	VRTUS Training
Price	Free — better	$349.99
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	108 MB	117 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Perfect Gym Solutions Sp. z o.o.	Fitness Collective Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

P.E. Dept

No in-app purchases

None

VRTUS Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is P.E. Dept free?

P.E. Dept is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is VRTUS Training free?

VRTUS Training costs $349.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do P.E. Dept or VRTUS Training have ads?

Neither P.E. Dept nor VRTUS Training shows ads.

Which is updated more often, P.E. Dept or VRTUS Training?

P.E. Dept ships an update every 2 months, and VRTUS Training every 2 months. Most recently, P.E. Dept was updated on November 3, 2026 and VRTUS Training on October 30, 2026.