Shaolin Online vs Primal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shaolin Online
This platform offers official online training from the Shaolin Temple Europe. Learn Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and other traditional arts. Discover ancient methods to transform your life.
- Official Shaolin Temple Europe training
- Learn Shaolin Kung Fu
- Learn Qi Gong
- Discover Shaolin Arts
- Ancient self-mastery methods
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Shaolin Online is the official online training platform from the Shaolin Temple Europe 歐洲少林寺. Learn more about Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong and other Shaolin Arts. Discover ancient methods that inherit the knowledge to change your life. Start your journey!
Primal
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This app transforms VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test results into daily guidance for nutrition and recovery optimization. Users can track how their body burns fat vs carbs, monitor biological age, and receive tailored insights for training and lifestyle. It provides access to personalized meal plans, recipes, and workout builders — all powered by personal metabolic analysis and breath-based testing. Key Features: • Dashboard with activity, nutrition, recovery, and metabolic data. • Personalized nutrition planning with meal plans and smart recommendations. • Training builder aligned with VO2 Max and RMR test results. • Recovery tracking with biological age and fat vs carb burn metrics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Primal at none against Shaolin Online's 3. Primal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Shaolin Online sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Primal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shaolin Online ships an update every 5 months, Primal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shaolin Online | Primal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (155 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shaolin Temple Europe GmbH | EndoMedical Inc |
In-app purchases
Shaolin Online
- All Livesessions 2021Free
- SELF-MASSAGEFree
- SELF MASTERY$499.99
Primal
No in-app purchases
