Katalyst vs Baliston Connect™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Katalyst
This app enhances a revolutionary workout system using Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to engage all muscles simultaneously. It offers a full-body workout in just 20 minutes, with zero joint load. Access diverse workout programs and control intensity for personalized training.
- Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training
- Full-body engagement
- 20-minute workouts
- Zero joint load
- Diverse workout library (strength, power, cardio, recovery)
- Adjustable impulse intensity
- Offline workout access
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THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT WORKOUT The Katalyst App is the companion to the Katalyst Training System, a revolutionary new workout that uses Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to engage all of your muscles simultaneously. Our patented training system and wearable suit, controlled by the Katalyst App, delivers specially-tuned, low-frequency impulses to each of your major muscle groups. These impulses imitate the brain signals that cause your muscles to contract and, when combined with simple, bodyweight movements, multiply the results of any exercise. The result is a complete, full-body workout that engages up to 90% of your muscle fibers in just 20 minutes, even hard-to-reach back stabilizers. And because Katalyst does the heavy lifting for you, there is zero load added to your joints. HOW TO JOIN & ACCESS THE KATALYST APP New to Katalyst? Download the app and get a sneak peek of what your next fitness journey could look like. Get your training system at katalyst.fit. Already have a Katalyst System? The Katalyst App is free to download. Simply create your profile or log in, and enjoy unlimited access. WORKOUTS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS Designed to fit your life and help you reach your goals, our professional trainers have created workouts from beginner to superhuman, and for all fitness levels in between. Get access to our full library of strength, power, cardio, and recovery workouts: Strength: Get a complete, full-body strength workout for more results in less time. Power: Engage your fast-twitch muscle fibers with intense, explosive strength classes. Cardio: Discover guided cardio workouts, or incorporate “freestyle” mode into your own cardio routine. Recovery: Active and passive recovery modes let you finish workouts like the pros. Massaging impulses help increase blood flow and nutrient distribution. AUTO-FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTORS TO REACH YOUR GOALS Your Katalyst trainer adjusts the impulse intensity remotely throughout each workout, optimizing the effect of every session. All you have to do is focus on yourself. PUSH YOURSELF WHILE STAYING IN CONTROL Whether you want to push yourself harder, pull back slightly, or target a particular muscle group, our app allows you to precisely control every aspect of the workout. You are always in charge of how hard you train. WORKOUT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Preload and store your workouts so you can train anywhere, even offline and without internet access. MEDIA FEATURES Airplay: Bring the instructor to life on your AirPlay-enabled device and use your iPad as a remote control! Spotify: The right sound to help you get in the zone - listen to our curated playlists or play your own favorite music. Download the Katalyst App and get your personal Full-Body EMS training any time, any place. Learn more at www.katalyst.com
Baliston Connect™
Track and analyze walking data from compatible footwear to gain insights into your body's mechanics. Receive personalized tips, exercise suggestions, and gait adjustments to improve health and reduce fatigue. Compare your daily, weekly, and yearly accomplishments.
- Activity tracking with compatible footwear
- Personalized digital insights and hints
- Suggested exercises and gait adjustments
- Daily, weekly, and yearly accomplishment comparison
- Deeper understanding of body mechanics
- Reduced fatigue and pain
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Baliston Connect™ is the tool for tracking and analyzing walking data collected by your Baliston footwear(1). It isn’t just about data. It is a re-imagined shoe experience with technology that provides you with a deeper understanding of your body’s mechanics, delivering individualized comfort based on sophisticated data analysis, helping to reduce fatigue and pain while improving overall health and well-being. Once paired with a compatible Baliston footwear, activity tracking is just the beginning of what Baliston Connect can do for you. Baliston Connect is packed with helpful features, including the ability to: - Receive digital insights that give helpful hints tailored to you. - Receive suggested exercises and gait adjustments to keep you moving in the healthiest way possible. - Compare your stats(2); view daily, weekly and yearly accomplishments. The Baliston shoe experience is about movement. Not just what you do in them… …but the movement we’re building with them. Join us. Learn more about Baliston footwear and how they work with the Baliston Connect app at Baliston.com. (1) Baliston footwear is currently only available for purchase in the United States and the application is only available in US English. Stay tuned for when we add new countries and languages! (2) Activity tracking accuracy: Baliston.com/en-US/legal/atdisclaimer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Katalyst at 4.6 against Baliston Connect™'s 3.6. Katalyst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). Baliston Connect™'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Katalyst holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Katalyst has 58 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Katalyst's written reviews are positive against 50% of Baliston Connect™'s.
Katalyst ships an update every 3 weeks, Baliston Connect™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Katalyst | Baliston Connect™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (58 ratings) — better | 3.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katalyst Interactive Inc. | BAL Inc. |
Customer experience
Katalyst
Baliston Connect™
In-app purchases
Katalyst
No in-app purchases
Baliston Connect™
No in-app purchases









