Master Trainer Academy vs MARCHON TRAINING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Master Trainer Academy
Access personalized fitness programs, workouts, and challenges designed by top trainers. Explore diverse training styles like TRX, Pilates, yoga, and weightlifting. Track your progress with detailed metrics and build custom routines from an extensive exercise library.
- Personalized workouts
- Diverse training programs (TRX, Pilates, Yoga, Weight Training)
- Customizable workout builder
- Progress tracking (heart rate, calories, personal bests)
- Exercise library
- Goal-focused training methods
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Master the journey of fitness with workouts, programs and challenges straight to your device. Becoming a Master Trainer in any fitness specialty can be hard, but this app will support you with personalised workouts across a variety of goals, using the highest quality fitness equipment coached by the best trainers in the business. This FREE app offers you an education pathway towards the fitness direction you want to run in. Unlock the journey that’s right for you. Choose from content such as TRX Suspension Training, Pilates and Yoga workouts, through to traditional Weight Training, Running and Kettlebell programs. Master Trainer education available at just the touch of a button, anytime, anywhere with goal-focussed methods. Enjoy the freedom to build workouts from the library of exercises. Track your fitness with Heart Rate, Calorie Burn, Personal Best Time/Distance Records, Maximum Lifts or even the sleep recovery tracker. The journey to better health and fitness is here for you to master.
MARCHON TRAINING
This app offers online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized guidance, workout tracking, and direct interaction with coaches and a community for feedback and support.
- Personalized online training programs
- Workout guidance for all levels
- Coach interaction and feedback
- Community support
- Workout logging and tracking
- Nutrition guidance
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**THE ONLY ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME YOU'LL EVER NEED** Look better, run faster and lift heavier with online training programmes that will guide you through every step of your workout — no matter your fitness level. **PROGRAMMES DESIGNED FOR EVERY ATHLETE** All our training programs are tailored to suit the individual needs of the Everyday to Advanced, and Elite-Level Athlete. **CHOOSE A PROGRAMME** You decide where, when, and how to train, and your Coach builds your Training Journey accordingly. **INTERACT WITH YOUR COACH** Watch videos, ask for questions, and get feedback from the MARCHON™ coaches and community. **LOG & TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS** You decide where, when, and how to train, and your Coach builds your Training Journey accordingly. **READY. SET. LET'S GO!** All our training programs are tailored to suit the individual needs of the Everyday to Advanced, and Elite-Level Athlete. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Access to MARCHON training programs requires an in-app subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.marchon.co.uk/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.marchon.co.uk/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Master Trainer Academy at none against MARCHON TRAINING's 12. Master Trainer Academy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). MARCHON TRAINING's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months). On price, 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. MARCHON TRAINING sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Master Trainer Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Master Trainer Academy ships an update every 29 months, MARCHON TRAINING weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master Trainer Academy | MARCHON TRAINING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (356 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 78.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 356 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Fisikal Ltd | Marchon Training Ltd. |
Customer experience
Master Trainer Academy
MARCHON TRAINING
Bugs and requests
Master Trainer Academy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MARCHON TRAINING
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes when typing notes
- App fails to save metrics during workouts
- Music playback stops when playing workout videos
- Subscription cancellation links to download page instead of cancellation
- Subscription shows as active despite cancellation attempts
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- Inconsistent pricing structure changes
- Video guidance missing for some exercises or full days
- Subscription not appearing in device subscription settings
Requested features
8 requests- Progress graphing and visualization
- Ability to view previous session weights/reps in current session
- Nutrition information and meal planning
- Multiple workout plan options without contacting support
- In-app subscription management and cancellation
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- Screen recording coach notes with visual demonstrations
- Better exercise descriptions and explanations
- Improved video quality and availability
In-app purchases
Master Trainer Academy
No in-app purchases
MARCHON TRAINING
- MARCHON Core - Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- MARCHON Core - Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- MARCHON Pro - Monthly$39.991 Month
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- MARCHON Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Marchon Training Programming7 Days trial$87.991 Month
- Marchon Training Programming$99.991 Month
- MARCHON Pro - Annual$229.001 Year
- MARCHON Pro - Annual7 Days trial$229.001 Year
- ATHX 2024 6 Week Plan$99.00
- ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan$149.00
- Hyrox 12 Week Plan$249.00
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- Marathon & Half-marathon$249.00
Questions
Is Master Trainer Academy free?
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