Comparison

FST vs Stage Ready AI

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

Head to head
About

FST

Access a revolutionary bodybuilding training system designed by a champion coach. Get guided workouts, nutrition plans, and tools to build muscle and achieve a stage-ready physique from anywhere.

Highlights
  • FST-7 training system
  • Guided workouts with videos
  • Nutrition plans for muscle growth
  • Custom meal planner
  • Recipe library
  • Grocery list generator
  • Workout tracking
Features
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Transform your physique from anywhere using the innovative system that the world’s best bodybuilding athletes trust: FST-7. MEET YOUR COACH, THE “PRO CREATOR”, HANY RAMBOD I’ve helped construct championship-winning physiques for over 20 years, won Mr. Olympia 7 times, and helped my clients win 19 Olympia Titles using my ground-breaking training system. And I founded Evogen Nutrition, one of the most respected brands in nutrition. Now I’m here to help you build a stage-ready physique from anywhere. Get ready to train like a pro and see serious gains with workouts and nutrition plans that incorporate my signature FST-7 program. WHAT IS FST-7? FST stands for Fascia Stretch Training and the 7 refers to the seven sets that are usually performed as the final exercise for a target body part. This innovative training system is designed to give you rapid results and is targeted at stretching your fascia to allow more room for muscle growth. WHAT DO I GET? Get exclusive access to workouts and nutrition plans that elicit maximal hormonal response and muscle hypertrophy - packaged together in a powerful, easy-to-use app. Fully-guided workouts to build size and definition like the pros Videos and detailed instructions to help you improve form and technique Built-in reps, sets, and timers to simplify and streamline your workouts Meal plans designed to enhance muscle hypertrophy & support recovery Custom meal planner to create your own plans with swaps and leftovers built-in Dynamic recipe library with hundreds of clean recipes for any lifestyle Grocery list generator to save you time and make shopping easier Tracking tools to log muscle growth & workout streaks to stay on track Support from the FST-7 team and the Pro Creator himself SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS The FST-7 app offers three subscription options: Monthly: $24.99 Annual: $199.99 Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Annual subscriptions are billed the total annual fee after your free trial ends. Monthly subscriptions are billed after the trial ends, and monthly. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you go to your account settings to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. If you want to stop your subscription from auto-renewing you must do this at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in the Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https//fst7.plankk.com/privacy Terms of Use: https//fst7.plankk.com/tos EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stage Ready AI

This AI-powered app provides competitive bodybuilders with instant feedback on mandatory poses, helping them perfect execution, symmetry, and stage presence. Track progress, log peak week details, and manage mindset for optimal competition readiness.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pose scoring
  • Detailed execution feedback
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Peak week logging
  • Mindset check-ins
  • Weekly prep logging
Features
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Stage Ready AI is the first AI-powered pose coaching app built specifically for competitive bodybuilders. Record yourself hitting any mandatory pose and get instant scored feedback on execution, symmetry, and stage presence — no coach required. Whether you're 20 weeks out or days from the stage, Stage Ready AI gives you the tools to perfect your posing, track your progress, and dial in every detail of your prep. POSE COACHING Record any of the mandatory bodybuilding poses including Front Pose, Back Double Biceps, Side Chest, Most Muscular, Front Lat Spread, Side Triceps, Back Lat Spread, Abs and Thigh, Back Pose, and Quarter Turns. Get AI-scored feedback with detailed breakdowns on what to improve. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your scores improve over time with progression charts. Compare poses side by side and review your full pose history to see how far you've come. PEAK WEEK LOGGING Track your water, sodium, carbs, steps, pump notes, and training notes during peak week so nothing falls through the cracks. MINDSET CHECK-IN Rate your mood, anxiety, confidence, and energy. Journal your thoughts and get AI-powered mental prep support to make sure your head is right for the stage. WEEKLY CHECK-INS Log photos, weight, and notes every week to keep your prep on track and accountable. FREE TO START Try Stage Ready AI with 5 free pose recordings per month. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access or go Elite for the complete prep toolkit including mindset coaching, analytics, and coach sharing. Privacy Policy: https://stageready-ai.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://stageready-ai.lovable.app/terms

Screenshots

FST4 screens
Stage Ready AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stage Ready AI at 5.0 against FST's 4.1. Stage Ready AI also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). FST's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FST sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and Stage Ready AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage Ready AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FST has 138 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FST ships an update every 3 months, Stage Ready AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FST versus Stage Ready AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSTStage Ready AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (138 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlankk Media Inc.Rad Fitness

Customer experience

FST

All ratings137 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral19.1%
Negative40.4%

Stage Ready AI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FST

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App glitches frequently
  • App crashing
  • Status code 500 errors
  • App stops working after yearly subscription upgrade
  • Meal plan calorie counts are glitched
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  • Workout program goes black or shows error
  • Registration issues
  • Unable to purchase subscription
  • App not working as expected
  • Dynamic island disabled when app in use
  • Timer does not count when phone in sleep mode
  • Login issues
  • Payment issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues

Requested features

25 requests
  • Vertical usage option
  • Nutrition functionality improvement
  • Mobility work inclusion
  • More workout variety
  • Apple Watch integration for cardio tracking
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  • Better strength and recovery logging with deloads
  • Workouts for busy professionals
  • Ability to download programs with videos
  • Option to watch videos only when needed
  • Spanish language support
  • More workout programs
  • Progressive overload tracking
  • Alternative exercises for unavailable machines
  • More meal plan options (number of meals, maintenance)
  • Day-to-day weight tracking with automatic meal plan updates
  • FAQ section instead of community
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Option to change units of measure (kg/lbs)
  • Ability to change birthday
  • Maintenance meal plan option
  • More than 3 meals per day
  • Option to test with a 1-week trial
  • Easier way to log progress without watching videos
  • Abs video

Stage Ready AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FST

Subscriptions1
  • FST7 Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
5 purchases

Stage Ready AI

Subscriptions4
  • Pro monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Elite Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$79.991 Year
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  • Elite Annual$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prep Pass$49.99

Questions

Is FST free?
FST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage Ready AI free?
Stage Ready AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FST or Stage Ready AI?
Stage Ready AI is rated higher. FST averages 4.1 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Stage Ready AI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FST or Stage Ready AI have ads?
Neither FST nor Stage Ready AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FST or Stage Ready AI?
FST ships an update every 3 months, and Stage Ready AI every 9 days. Most recently, FST was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stage Ready AI on October 31, 2026.

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