# PushPress Staff vs CompTrain

The clearest difference is rating: CompTrain at 4.8 against PushPress Staff's 3.6. CompTrain also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). PushPress Staff's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (81% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CompTrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. PushPress Staff asks for nothing beyond the download.

CompTrain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of PushPress Staff's written reviews are positive against 53% of CompTrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PushPress Staff ships an update every 3 weeks, CompTrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushPress Staff | CompTrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-staff/id1596422233/reviews) | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptrain/id6448761451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PushPress, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688595778) | [CompTrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512992476) |

## What reviewers say

### PushPress Staff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-staff/id1596422233)

Manage class check-ins, waitlists, and member communications. Staff can easily look up and contact members or leads, and chat with colleagues via direct or group messages.

**Highlights:** Member and lead lookup, Contact management, Class check-ins, Waitlist management, Staff direct messaging, Group messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CompTrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptrain/id6448761451)

This app offers a complete training methodology to build strength, conditioning, and capacity for athletes of all levels. It provides tailored programming, progress tracking, and a supportive community to help users train smarter and achieve peak fitness without burnout.

**Highlights:** Complete Training methodology, Daily conditioning workouts, Strength progressions, Progress tracking, Supportive community, Coaches' Notes with video demos, Mindset video library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC Subscription - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| 3 MONTHS PRO OFFER - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| BASIC Subscription - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription - 6Months | $214.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO Subscription - Yearly | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great programming and coaching
- 💪 Effective workouts for all levels
- ✅ Demonstrations and coaching tips
- 💡 Adaptable workouts to time constraints
- 🌟 Top-tier programming and coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is down/not working
- ❌ Pro features not unlocking
- 🚫 No free version anymore
- ❓ Support not replying
- 🐛 App keeps getting worse

**Reported bugs**

- App goes to splash screen and says something went wrong
- App remains at subscribe page after subscribing
- App doesn't work
- App doesn't work, no support replies
- No free version anymore, no access without paying

**Requested features**

- Adjustable timer for workouts (e.g., Tabata)
- Explanation for CrossFit terminology for non-CrossFitters
- Transfer PR weights from older app
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushPress Staff free?

PushPress Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CompTrain free?

CompTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushPress Staff or CompTrain?

CompTrain is rated higher. PushPress Staff averages 3.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while CompTrain averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.

### Do PushPress Staff or CompTrain have ads?

Neither PushPress Staff nor CompTrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushPress Staff or CompTrain?

PushPress Staff ships an update every 3 weeks, and CompTrain fortnightly. Most recently, PushPress Staff was updated on September 25, 2026 and CompTrain on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*