THRST vs Athletic Adaptations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THRST
Access a vast library of training guides and personalized workout recommendations. Discover over 200 healthy meal options with preparation instructions and create custom shopping lists. Track your fitness progress with detailed analytics and video exercise demonstrations.
- 30+ physique-altering training guides
- Personalized guide recommendations
- 200+ healthy meal options
- Weekly shopping lists
- Exercise video demonstrations
- Progress tracking dashboard
- Knowledge library with exclusive content
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Receive 30+ Physique-Altering Training Guides. Choose guides for ANY training style including; PPL, Bro Splits, Summer Shred, Mike’s personal guide and so many more Select from countless training guides for growing lean muscle, burning fat and building strength Receive recommended guides, bespoke to your specific goals Decide how many days a week you want to train Receive video demos of each exercise to perfect your form Access NEW programmes and guides added to the app each year Discover The Perfect Guide For Your Goal. With this many guides at your fingertips, it can be hard to pick just one. Instead, let us choose for you. Inside the app, you’ll receive tailored guide recommendations based on your goals and ability PLUS a new guide library for you to select from countless individual workout guides! Never Stress About Nutrition Again. With the THRST nutrition library, you’ll find 200+ meals with step-by-step preparation methods, ingredient lists and nutritional info to help you dial in your diet, build muscle and burn fat easier than ever. Over 200+ meals for building muscle and melting away body fat Plenty of variety for Vegan, Vegetarian & Standard diets Weekly shopping lists prepped for you Easily switch between meals to suit your taste Customise and add your favourite daily meals to your plan Access The THRST Knowledge Library Having workouts to follow is one thing. Knowing how to integrate fitness with your lifestyle is another. As a THRST App exclusive, you’ll receive access to our knowledge library with members-only content on lifestyle advice, training best practices, form perfection, nutrition and more. See Your Growth In Real Time. What gets measured gets managed. But often it’s way too inconvenient to keep a journal logbook of all your lifts. That’s why we’ve given you a custom dashboard to track your progress over time, monitor your weight changes and capture physique update pictures all in one place. A Cutting-Edge Workout Experience. Easily monitor your lifting progress in one powerful app. Track your reps, weight lifted, sets, time for completion, recommended tempo AND receive suggestions on what weight you should be lifting based on your previous lifts to guarantee consistent progression. Your subscription will work across your devices and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings within iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, no refunds will be provided for any unused portion of the term. By creating an account you agree to the T&Cs which can be found here -> https://thrstofficial.com/pages/terms-and-conditions
Athletic Adaptations
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Athletic Adaptations is a sport science platform built specifically for martial artists. Whether you compete in judo, MMA, BJJ, wrestling or kickboxing — this app gives you the tools that elite athletes use, without needing a personal S&C coach. STRENGTH PROGRAMS Currently inlcuding ten evidence-based programs, each built around a specific goal or athlete profile. More to come! • GPP (General Physical Preparation) — build your foundation • Max Strength — peak force production • Speed & Power — explosive athleticism • S&P Retention — maintain strength during competition prep • Athletic Development — Olympic lifting and advanced compound work • Calisthenics Basics — bodyweight strength from the ground up • Low Impact — joint-friendly training without sacrificing results • Grappler Specific — built for wrestlers, judoka and BJJ athletes • Striker Specific — built for kickboxers, Muay Thai and boxing athletes • MMA Specific — full combat sport demands in one program Every session comes with progressive overload, auto-calculated load ranges and exercise substitutions. No guesswork — just follow the program. SPORT SCIENCE ANALYTICS Log your lifts and see your athletic profile come to life. Radar charts break down your strength across upper body, lower body, power, conditioning, grip and unilateral movement — mapped against elite-level benchmarks for your sport and gender. Know exactly where you're strong, where you're lagging, and what to prioritise next. WEIGHT CUT PROTOCOLS The most dangerous part of combat sports, done right. Enter your current weight, competition weight class and weigh-in date — and get a full personalised protocol covering: • Risk assessment (safe, moderate or high risk) • Caloric deficit guidelines • Fluid cut strategy • Sweat session protocols • Rehydration and refeed plan Built on sport science research. CONDITIONING Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning protocols tailored to your sport. Includes the 12-week MAS (Maximal Aerobic Speed) interval program with personalized wattage and intensity targets. PERIODIZATION PLANNING Set your competition date and get a phase-by-phase training plan — automatically structured around your fight calendar so you peak at the right moment. ELITE COACHING ACCESS Elite members get direct access to coach Joris Rookhuijzen (sport scientist, S&C coach, judo black belt, Olympic coach, PFL champion coach). Submit training videos for feedback, send messages, or book a personal call. Get a program built exactly for your situation. FREE TO START Download and start training for free. The basic programs, one weight cut protocol and core features are available without a subscription. Upgrade to Pro or Elite when you're ready for the full platform. Built by a sport scientist and martial artist who understands combat sports from the inside. Every feature exists because it solves a real problem fighters face. Visit athleticadaptations.com to manage your subscription and access all features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athletic Adaptations at none against THRST's 4. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. THRST sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Athletic Adaptations asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | THRST | Athletic Adaptations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIKE THURSTON LTD | Joris Rookhuijzen |
Bugs and requests
THRST
Reported bugs
7 issues- Workout history tracking issues
- Back button functionality problems
- Inconsistent weight/rep recording
- Freezing and crashing during use
- Incorrect exercise substitutions
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- Unreliable sync between devices
- Signup and login problems
Requested features
10 requests- Add ability to create custom workouts
- Improve weight/rep tracking accuracy
- Implement offline workout access
- Enhance UI/UX for better usability
- Add more workout plan variety
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- Improve meal plan options and customization
- Integrate rest timer and tempo features
- Allow speed controls for video content
- Provide option to decline notifications permanently
- Add more leg-focused workouts
Athletic Adaptations
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THRST
- Monthly$15.991 Month
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
- Quarterly Subscription$57.993 Months
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- Annual$174.991 Year
Athletic Adaptations
No in-app purchases
Questions
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