BestBox vs SportMedBC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BestBox
Access workout routines, track performance, and view payment history for gyms and fitness centers using the BestBox platform. Manage your fitness journey with all your box-related information in one place.
- Access WODs and programming
- Track workout performance
- View payment history
- Connect with affiliated gyms
- Manage fitness center information
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BestBox is the app for your gym — book your spot, train with a timer built for the whiteboard, and keep a record of every workout. BOOK YOUR CLASSES • See the schedule and reserve your spot in a tap • Manage your bookings and your waitlist • Your membership, right in the app A TIMER BUILT FOR THE GYM • AMRAP, For Time, and Interval modes — the three that matter • A clean countdown you can read across the room, with clear work / rest / round cues • Beeps, a 3-2-1, and a signature bell that cut through the music on the gym speakers • Keeps the screen awake while the clock runs TRACK YOUR TRAINING • Log a result against any movement — reps, weight, time, rounds, distance • See your history for a lift and whether you beat last time • One-rep-max estimates and movement leaderboards MADE FOR MEMBERS AND PARENTS • Sign in with your gym member account • Parents can sign in to manage a youth member's account online BestBox works at any gym running on BestBox. Don't have an account yet? Ask your gym, or visit fit.bestbox.co.
SportMedBC
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The SportMedBC RunWalk app is your go-to training companion, offering structured programs to help you build and maintain your running and walking fitness. Choose from our seasonal Spring (January–April) and Fall (September–December) RunWalk programs, designed for beginners and experienced runners alike, or our 6-week Maintaining10K program, perfect for graduates looking to sustain their hard-earned 10K fitness. Each program provides expert guidance in a supportive environment, gradually building strength and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. Whether you're taking your first steps, aiming for a 10K event, or maintaining your progress, SportMedBC has a plan to keep you moving!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BestBox at every 6 weeks against SportMedBC's every 12 months. SportMedBC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BestBox ships an update every 6 weeks, SportMedBC every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BestBox | SportMedBC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BestBox Fitness Inc. | Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia |
In-app purchases
BestBox
No in-app purchases
SportMedBC
No in-app purchases









