Thrive by Katie vs SpeedyStride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive by Katie
This app offers a comprehensive women's fitness and wellness experience with diverse workout programs, simple nutrition guidance, and an exclusive community for support. It caters to various fitness levels and goals, including prenatal and postnatal care, with effective and efficient routines.
- Pilates, strength, and weight loss programs
- Prenatal & postnatal workouts
- Home & gym workout options
- Video demonstrations
- Activity & progress tracking
- Healthy recipes with macronutrient breakdowns
- Exclusive community support
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Thrive is more than just a workout app—it’s a women’s fitness and wellness community designed to help you become the strongest, healthiest, and most confident version of yourself. Whether you’re into Pilates, strength training, weight loss workouts, or prenatal/postnatal fitness, there’s a program built just for you. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym—every workout is designed to be effective, efficient, and empowering so you can train with confidence and see real results. Workouts for Every Woman - Pilates, Strength Training & Weight Loss Programs to fit your goals - Prenatal & Postnatal Workouts for pregnancy & postpartum recovery - Home & Gym Workouts – Choose what fits your lifestyle - Daily Workout Categories (Upper Body, Lower Body, Abs, No Equipment & More) - Full Video Demonstrations to take the guesswork out of your training - Activity & Progress Tracking to stay motivated Nutrition & Healthy Eating Made Simple - Easy, Delicious Recipes with step-by-step instructions - Macronutrient Breakdowns to support your goals - Daily Featured Meal to keep healthy eating fun and exciting Thrive’s Exclusive Community – Your Support System - Ask questions & connect with Katie and other members - Share your progress, workouts & favorite recipes - Learn from expert guides on fitness, nutrition & wellness topics Ready to Start Your Journey? Join thousands of women worldwide who are thriving! Get started with a 7-day free trial and unlock full access to workouts, meal plans & community support. Download Thrive by Katie today and take the first step toward becoming your best self! Monthly Premium membership is an auto-renewal monthly subscription for $14.99 Yearly Premium membership is an auto-renewal yearly subscription for $114.99. Payment is handled by your iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://thrive.web.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://thrive.web.app/privacy_policy
SpeedyStride
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SpeedyStride - Structured Workouts for Apple Watch SpeedyStride delivers structured interval training directly to Apple's native Workout app: full pace targets, interval alerts, and recovery guidance built in. Ask Siri to "Create a workout on SpeedyStride" and it appears on your watch, fully programmed and ready to run. Skip the complicated forms and workout builders. Just say "4x1000m at 5k pace, with 1 minute rest". Ready-to-Run Workout Library Don't know what to do today? Our friends at Rush Running provide interval workouts every Monday evening. Standalone Watch App Leave your phone behind. SpeedyStride works entirely on your Apple Watch. Sign in with Apple, browse your library, and sync workouts all without your iPhone. Features: • Native Workout app integration via WorkoutKit • Curated workout libraries • Standalone Apple Watch app • Training guidance that adapts to your workload • MCP server integration. Note: Wi-Fi or cellular connection required to browse and sync workouts. Downloaded workouts are cached for offline use. Getting Started: Sign in with Apple directly from your watch. Terms of Service: https://speedystride.com/policies/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://speedystride.com/policies/apple-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpeedyStride at none against Thrive by Katie's 6. SpeedyStride also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Thrive by Katie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SpeedyStride asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thrive by Katie ships an update weekly, SpeedyStride every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrive by Katie | SpeedyStride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (427 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 427 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 417 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katharine Yovin | Sung Oh |
In-app purchases
Thrive by Katie
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription$114.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$189.991 Year
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$229.991 Year
SpeedyStride
No in-app purchases
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