Comparison

Central YMCA vs YardOS

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

Head to head

About

Central YMCA

Easily plan and schedule your fitness classes and sessions. View the timetable, book your spot, and manage all your bookings conveniently.

Highlights

Schedule classes and sessions
View fitness timetable
Book sessions
Manage bookings
Convenient access

Features

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Download the Central YMCA App for OneKX and YMCA Club today to plan and schedule your classes and sessions. It is an easy and convenient way to view the timetable, book sessions and classes and manage your bookings.

About

YardOS

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Download the YardOS app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.thetrainingyard.co.uk/ to learn more.

Screenshots

Central YMCA3 screens

YardOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: YardOS at none against Central YMCA's shown. YardOS also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

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

Central YMCA ships an update every 6 months, YardOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Central YMCA versus YardOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Central YMCA	YardOS
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	129 MB	33 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	LONDON CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION LIMITED	THE TRAINING YARD (EXETER) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Central YMCA

No in-app purchases

None

YardOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Central YMCA free?

Central YMCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is YardOS free?

YardOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Central YMCA or YardOS have ads?

Central YMCA shows ads; YardOS does not.

Which is updated more often, Central YMCA or YardOS?

Central YMCA ships an update every 6 months, and YardOS every 3 months. Most recently, Central YMCA was updated on October 3, 2026 and YardOS on September 26, 2026.