Comparison

Ganbaru Method vs Skateboard Strength

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

Head to head
About

Ganbaru Method

This comprehensive health and fitness app simplifies nutrition and training with customizable programs and expert coaching. It offers a wide range of workout styles, nutrition tracking, and educational content, all within a single, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • 50+ customizable programs
  • 1000s of workouts
  • Custom workout builder
  • Exercise library with videos
  • Nutrition tracking and plans
  • Community access
  • Workout logs and timers
Features
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THE LAST FITNESS APP YOU’LL NEED. Try Ganbaru Method for FREE for 7 days. Ganbaru is an all-encompassing health and fitness app. We’ve removed the guesswork from nutrition and training so you can focus on what really matters: you. Just pick a program, show up, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way. Created to bring you everything you possibly need into just one app. No more toggling between 5 different apps. No more overthinking. No more hard-to-navigate interfaces. One app, endless results. Explore different movement styles, expand your knowledge, and level up with Ganbaru. UNLIMITED ACCESS - 50+ complete and customizable programs & 1000s of workouts from our team of 11 world renowned coaches - RANGE across workouts: from bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid athletics to yoga, calisthenics, and conditioning - Custom workout & program builder to create your own plans. - Easy-to-follow workouts, videos, and an extensive exercise library - In-built app features to make your life easier: timers intuitive workout logs and video demonstrations - Nutrition features like food scanners, nutrition plans, and tracking your stats - Extended learning on nutrition, training, biomechanics, and more - Access to our community and coaches to ask questions, check your form, and celebrate your wins WORKOUT STYLES Build Muscle: Science-based programs covering all your bases with a variety of training splits, volume, intensity and techniques for endless progress. Use them as is, or customize them as templates to create your own journey. Get Stronger: While most programs will get you “stronger”, these feature advanced techniques to rapidly increase your max strength and lift heavier weights as safely as possible. Functional Athleticism: Run, jump, lift and excel across multiple domains of fitness. Designed for first responders and those looking to achieve higher levels of stamina and peak performance. Calisthenics: Bodyweight only training to allow you to build muscle and strength anywhere while unlocking a new level of total body mastery. Flexibility: Move better, feel better, reduce pain and gain stability & strength in new ranges of motion. COACHING TEAM Eugene Teo: Bodybuilding & Physique Development Harriet Roberts: 4x Crossfit Games Athlete, Gymnastic & Athletic Performance Coach David Thurin: Flexibility, Movement Anna Wishnowsky: Gymnastics Strength Jimmy House: BJJ Black Belt, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Elite Powerlifter Carissa Wong: Mobility, Yoga Raphael Gomez: BJJ Brown Belt, Calisthenics, Mobility Dr Pat Davidson: Plyometrics, Sprints & Athletic Development Lucas Hardie: Functional Strength & Mobility Will Crozier: Powerlifting Sharelle Grant: Beginners Strength & Physique Training Whether you're simply looking to train and follow a well-designed program, or want to understand every single detail that goes into developing a plan, you'll find it within Ganbaru. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS You can download the Ganbaru app for free and enjoy a 7-day free trial period. Thereafter, you can cancel your subscription 24 hours before the end of the period and continue using the food tracker and community forums for free. Alternatively, you can purchase a monthly or annual subscription that will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase to access our full features. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store. For full Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, please visit https://join.ganbarumethod.com/terms-of-use/ and https://join.ganbarumethod.com/privacy-policy/.

About

Skateboard Strength

Follow and track your workout programs, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. Set goals, earn badges, and connect with your coach and digital communities for motivation. Integrates with wearables and health apps for comprehensive tracking.

Highlights
  • Access and track workout programs
  • Follow exercise and workout videos
  • Track meals and food choices
  • Monitor daily habits
  • Set and track health goals
  • Real-time coach messaging
  • Connect with digital communities
  • Track body measurements and progress photos
Features
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The Skateboard Strength App will be the access point to your workout programs purchased. You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and results–all with the help of this app. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Be part of digital communities to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!

Screenshots

Ganbaru Method4 screens
Skateboard Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ganbaru Method and Skateboard Strength both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Skateboard Strength's written reviews are positive against 59% of Ganbaru Method's. Skateboard Strength also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Ganbaru Method's advantage is ratings volume (772 vs 19) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Ganbaru Method sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Skateboard Strength asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skateboard Strength holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ganbaru Method has 772 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ganbaru Method's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skateboard Strength's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, Skateboard Strength every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ganbaru Method versus Skateboard Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGanbaru MethodSkateboard Strength
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (772 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings772 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGanbaru MethodFreedom In Health PTY LTD

Customer experience

Ganbaru Method

All ratings772 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative29.3%

Skateboard Strength

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ganbaru Method

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Workouts not registering as complete
  • Paid content not accessible after purchase
  • Exercise videos not loading properly
  • Syncing issues with other devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom exercises
  • Offline access to workouts and content
  • Better syncing with fitness trackers
  • More personalization and customization options
  • Improved navigation and user experience

Skateboard Strength

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ganbaru Method

Subscriptions8
  • 12 Week Coaching7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription (Legacy)$75.003 Months
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  • 3 Month Subscription7 Days trial$75.003 Months
  • All Programs7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • 6 Month Subscription7 Days trial$150.006 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription (Legacy 1)1 Year trial$239.991 Year
One-time2
  • Access to Single Program$49.99
  • Unlimited$499.99
None

Skateboard Strength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ganbaru Method free?
Ganbaru Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skateboard Strength free?
Skateboard Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ganbaru Method or Skateboard Strength?
Skateboard Strength is rated higher. Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while Skateboard Strength averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Ganbaru Method or Skateboard Strength have ads?
Neither Ganbaru Method nor Skateboard Strength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ganbaru Method or Skateboard Strength?
Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skateboard Strength every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ganbaru Method was updated on November 3, 2026 and Skateboard Strength on November 3, 2026.

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