SmartCuffs vs NBSTrainingSystems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCuffs
This app pairs with specialized cuffs to enable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. BFR uses low-intensity exercise with reduced arterial flow to achieve results similar to high-intensity training, allowing for muscle growth and strength gains with lighter loads.
- Connects to SmartCuffs 4.0 devices
- Enables Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training
- Supports low-intensity exercise
- Utilizes TriPressure technology
- Offers continuous BFR
- Offers intermittent BFR
- Offers resting BFR
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The SmartCuffs app is designed to connect to your SmartCuffs 4.0 devices. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a technique in which combines low-intensity exercise under reduced arterial flow conditions. BFR is quantifiably and objectively reducing the amount of blood flow into an extremity by using a specially made medical tourniquet. BFR allows individuals to use low loads yet achieve results similar to high intensity training. The SmartCuffs 4.0 is the only wireless BFR cuff in the world that contains our TriPressure technology. This allows for 3 types of evidenced-based, research supported BFR (continuous, intermittent, and resting BFR).
NBSTrainingSystems
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NBS Coaching is the private client portal for live, individualized fitness coaching between one client and one human NBS coach. Access to paid coaching features requires the separate purchase of one of the three auto-renewable subscriptions described below through Apple's In-App Purchase. Each subscription includes scheduled one-to-one coaching, training tools, workout logging, progress tracking, check-ins, education, and individualized guidance according to the selected service level. NBS Managed includes an NBS-managed training program, weekly coaching review, and direct coaching messages. Builder Weekly includes the full workout and program builder, weekly coaching review, and direct coaching messages. Builder Monthly includes the full workout and program builder, monthly coaching review, and progress, check-in, and calendar tools. Clients can follow their program, log workouts, share check-ins and progress, and review personalized feedback. Existing NBS website customers may sign in and continue using access already associated with their NBS account. App Store customers can restore eligible purchases from the Subscription screen in Settings. Payment is charged to the customer's Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in App Store settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCuffs at none against NBSTrainingSystems's 3. NBSTrainingSystems's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. NBSTrainingSystems sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. SmartCuffs asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartCuffs ships an update monthly, NBSTrainingSystems every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCuffs | NBSTrainingSystems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Smart Tools Plus, LLC | Joseph Patch |
In-app purchases
SmartCuffs
No in-app purchases
NBSTrainingSystems
- Builder + Monthly Coaching$49.991 Month
- Builder + Weekly Coaching$99.991 Month
- NBS-Managed Coaching$199.991 Month
Questions
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