Comparison

Megaformer vs Helix Gym

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

Head to head
About

Megaformer

This app offers a full-body workout experience focused on slow, controlled resistance training to elevate your heart rate. Seamlessly book classes, reserve spots for guests, select your preferred equipment, and check in for your sessions.

Highlights
  • Full body workout
  • Slow and controlled resistance training
  • Elevated heart rate
  • Class booking
  • Guest booking
  • Equipment selection
  • Check-in functionality
Features
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The Megaformer workout is designed to deliver a full body workout. We focus on slow and controlled resistance training utilizing all of the major muscle groups in the body, keeping the heart-rate elevated for the entire workout! Use our personalized app to help you book your classes seamlessly. You can book classes, book your guest, pick your favorite mega, and check in all from this app!

About

Helix Gym

Features
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Helix Gyms Inc is boutique group fitness studio. The training is delivered by a coach that will work with you to provide guidance on technique at an intensity level specific to what your goals are & scalable to your ability. Download the App to view the upcoming schedule and make bookings!

Screenshots

Megaformer4 screens
Helix Gym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Helix Gym at none against Megaformer's shown. Helix Gym also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Megaformer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Megaformer ships an update monthly, Helix Gym every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Megaformer versus Helix Gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegaformerHelix Gym
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (374 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings374 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE MEGAFORMER STUDIO INCHelix Gym

In-app purchases

None

Megaformer

No in-app purchases

None

Helix Gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Megaformer free?
Megaformer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helix Gym free?
Helix Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Megaformer or Helix Gym have ads?
Megaformer shows ads; Helix Gym does not.
Which is updated more often, Megaformer or Helix Gym?
Megaformer ships an update monthly, and Helix Gym every 3 months. Most recently, Megaformer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Helix Gym on November 4, 2026.

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