Comparison

FORT vs TheWeekending

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

Head to head
About

FORT

Manage your gym membership and training from your phone. Book classes, view schedules, log workouts, and track your progress. Receive notifications and automatically sign in to sessions.

Highlights
  • Book classes and join waitlists
  • View gym timetable and programming
  • Log workout scores and strength sessions
  • Track training history and personal bests
  • Receive waitlist push notifications
  • Automatic class sign-in
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Use our app to access your account from the convenience of your phone and: - Book classes and join waitlists - See the gym timetable and access upcoming programming - Log your scores from workouts or strength sessions - View your training history and track PBs - Get push notifications for waitlists - Automatically sign-in at classes when you take your phone with you You will need to be a member of FORT and have an existing account to use this app.

About

TheWeekending

Features
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The Weekending is more than a gym — it’s a community built for progress, connection, and confidence. Whether you’re training for strength, physique, or consistency, this app gives you everything you need to stay accountable and on track with your fitness journey. Built for members of The Weekending gym, the app helps you: - Follow your training program week by week with clear exercises, sets, reps, and suggested weights. - Track your progress across programs, so every week feels stronger than the last. - Belong to a community that celebrates inclusion, effort, and support — not ego. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your form, The Weekending gives you structure, knowledge, and motivation — all in one place.

Screenshots

FORT4 screens
TheWeekending4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheWeekending at every 3 weeks against FORT's every 8 months. FORT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

FORT ships an update every 8 months, TheWeekending every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FORT versus TheWeekending: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFORTTheWeekending
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEC Fitness LtdThanarthan Tharun

In-app purchases

None

FORT

No in-app purchases

None

TheWeekending

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FORT free?
FORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheWeekending free?
TheWeekending is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FORT or TheWeekending have ads?
Neither FORT nor TheWeekending shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FORT or TheWeekending?
FORT ships an update every 8 months, and TheWeekending every 3 weeks. Most recently, FORT was updated on September 8, 2026 and TheWeekending on September 14, 2026.

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