Comparison

Beyond+ vs THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

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

Head to head
About

Beyond+

Control and monitor your VOLTRA I device for enhanced workouts. Access exclusive training content and track your performance in real-time. Coaches can manage athlete profiles and progress.

Highlights
  • Seamless VOLTRA I Control
  • Real-Time Workout Data Tracking
  • Athlete Profile Management
  • Exclusive Training Videos & Guides
  • Workout and Rep Tracking
  • Automated Drop Set Programming
Features
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Connect and control. Utilize your VOLTRA I with the Beyond Power app, Beyond+. Take your VOLTRA I workouts to the next level and dive into a world of training resources with Beyond+. Features: Seamless VOLTRA I Control: Remote Control: Adjust modes, weight settings, and more with ease. Real-Time Data: Track range of motion, peak output, velocity, and other key metrics live. Workout Summary: Analyze your performance and monitor progress over time. Athlete Management: (New!) Coaches and trainers can manage multiple athlete profiles and track their data in real-time. Long Press for Real-Time Data: (New!) Easily view live workout data with a simple long press. Drop Sets: (New!) Program drop sets that allow you to keep focused while VOLTRA I automatically follows your program. Dive into Beyond+ and our growing training network: 1. Get exclusive access to training videos and guides by known creators. 2. Track your workout and reps as you watch workouts simultaneously. More to come. Got a feature request? Let us know at support@beyond-power.com Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.beyond-power.com/policies/privacy-policy

About

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

Access personalized weight training programs designed by a world champion powerlifter. Connect with a private lifting community for feedback and track your fitness data by syncing with HealthKit.

Highlights
  • Weight training programs for all levels
  • Developed by world champion Jennifer Thompson
  • Private lifting community access
  • Ask questions and post videos for feedback
  • HealthKit integration for fitness tracking
  • Track nutrition, steps, and bodyweight
Features
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Weight training programs for all levels of lifters. Whether you are a beginner, teen, master’s or elite lifter; there is a program for you. These programs have been developed and are currently used by 11 time World Powerlifting Champion & World Bench Press Record Holder, Jennifer Thompson. Once you have signed onto the app you will be invited into Jen’s private lifting community. Here you can ask questions or post videos for feedback Sync your account with HealthKit to track all your health and fitness data in one place including nutrition, steps and bodyweight.

Screenshots

Beyond+4 screens
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App at 5.0 against Beyond+'s 3.9. THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Beyond+'s advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beyond+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond+ has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beyond+ ships an update every 6 days, THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beyond+ versus THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond+THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyond PowerTHOMPSON’s Gym LLC

Customer experience

Beyond+

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beyond+

Subscriptions2
  • AthleanX Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Beyond+ Training Vault7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beyond+ free?
Beyond+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App free?
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beyond+ or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is rated higher. Beyond+ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Beyond+ or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App have ads?
Neither Beyond+ nor THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beyond+ or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?
Beyond+ ships an update every 6 days, and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beyond+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App on October 7, 2026.

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