Comparison

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises vs Soflete

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

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About

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises

Access authentic Navy SEAL-style fitness instruction with over 115 exercise videos. Build elite strength, endurance, and conditioning with expert guidance on form and technique. Includes specialized swimming and underwater training.

Highlights
  • Authentic Navy SEAL-style fitness instruction
  • Over 115 exercise videos with expert demonstrations
  • Detailed instruction on form and technique
  • Core, upper body, lower body, and full-body exercises
  • Specialized swimming and underwater training
  • Optional structured training plans
Features
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Train with Stew Smith, a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant and one of the most respected tactical fitness coaches in the world. This app gives you the exact exercises, techniques, and training methods Stew has used to prepare candidates for BUD/S and other elite programs since 1997. RECOMMENDED FOR • Navy SEAL, SWCC, EOD, and military candidates • Police, firefighters, and tactical professionals • Anyone who wants to train with purpose and get into the best shape of their life FREE PST CALCULATOR & TRACKER Enter your 500 yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and 1.5 mile run, and the app scores your Physical Screening Test using Stew Smith's own grading system. • One score, graded against the real standards, including the tighter officer line • See your weakest event and exactly what it costs you in points • Every event measured against minimum and competitive standards • Step-by-step instructions to run the test yourself, including rest periods between events • Log every retest and watch your score improve on the progress chart 117 FREE EXERCISE VIDEOS Every movement demonstrated and explained by Stew Smith, with clear instruction on form, pacing, and proper technique: • Core, arms, and upper body • Legs and lower body • Full body conditioning • TRX exercises • 10+ push-up variations and 5+ pull-up variations • Sit-up, crunch, and ab variations Plus exclusive swimming and underwater training content, including SEAL-style swim techniques and the Survival Swim (drown-proofing) modeled on the conditioning required at BUD/S. GO FURTHER WITH ONE UPGRADE A single one-time purchase, no subscription, unlocks: • The Daily Trainer: 24 weeks of progressive daily workouts, 168 in total, from base building to peak • 50+ detailed PT routines covering swimming, running, calisthenics, and full body sessions • Your PST results point you to the exact weeks of the program that target your weakest event Try a full week of the Daily Trainer and 4 PT routines free before you decide. ABOUT STEW SMITH Stew Smith is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant, and the author of several bestselling fitness books, including The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness, Maximum Fitness, The Special Ops Workouts, and SWAT Fitness. He has trained thousands of candidates for the Navy SEALs, Special Forces, SWAT, FBI, and other demanding professions. His work has been featured in National Geographic's Fight Science, The Washington Post, Men's Health, and Sports Illustrated. Navy SEAL style training is intense. Train with a partner, use safe exercise practices, and listen to your body as you progress.

About

Soflete

This app offers comprehensive combat athlete training, combining strength and conditioning with shooting drills. Access instructional videos, track performance in both fitness and shooting, and connect with coaches and a community of athletes.

Highlights
  • Complete combat athlete programming
  • Strength and stamina workouts
  • Instructional workout videos
  • Dry fire and live fire drills
  • Performance tracking (fitness & shooting)
  • Direct coach and community contact
Features
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Gain access to the only complete combat athlete programming in existence. From the weight room to the shooting range, we've got you covered. All movements come with instructional videos and an ability to connect with other athletes as well as to contact coaching staff directly. There is nothing like SOFLETE on the planet. SOFLETE is the premier strength and conditioning work for the combat athlete, combined with innovative daily dry fire drills as well as weekly live fire drills at your finger tips. Take charge of your training and become an asset to your team. Available in app: Strength and Stamina programming Workout movement demos Performance tracking for both fitness AND shooting (check your 1rm Power clean and El Presidente in the same app) Contact with coaches as well as support from the SOFLETE community. Download the app now and become an asset to your team. Move and shoot faster, build the power you need to win the fight. Die Living. SOFLETE. Terms of Use (EULA): https://soflete.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://soflete.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Navy SEAL Training & Exercises at 92% against Soflete's 38%. Navy SEAL Training & Exercises also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 230). Soflete's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Navy SEAL Training & Exercises sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Soflete sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navy SEAL Training & Exercises has 6.2K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Navy SEAL Training & Exercises's written reviews are positive against 38% of Soflete's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises ships an update every 8 months, Soflete every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Navy SEAL Training & Exercises versus Soflete: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavy SEAL Training & ExercisesSoflete
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.2K ratings) — better3.6 (230 ratings)
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better230
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShred Apps, LLCSoflete LLC

Customer experience

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises

All ratings6,171 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative2.9%

Soflete

All ratings230 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral17.0%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for preparing for military tests
  • 👍 Effective for getting in shape
  • 👍 Clear instructions and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content required for full access
  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues with videos

Soflete

From 230 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Excellent workout programming and design
  • 🍽️ Comprehensive nutrition planning with meal suggestions
  • 📚 Detailed instructional videos for exercises
  • 🎯 Variety of programs for different fitness goals
  • 👥 Supportive community and active coaches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
  • 💾 Data loss and progress not saving
  • 🌐 Requires constant internet connection
  • 🎮 Poor user interface and clunky navigation

Bugs and requests

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos not working after iOS 14 update
  • Purchased content not accessible

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free workout plans
  • Audio instructions for exercises
  • Progress tracking and workout history

Soflete

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when opening programs or teams
  • Login loops - unable to authenticate despite valid credentials
  • Workouts not registering or completing
  • Exercise history and previous lift logs disappearing
  • App force closes when accessing feed or team chat
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  • Videos won't load or play with sound
  • Tables and data entry fields cut off on mobile
  • Unable to exit workout pages on rest days
  • App pauses music when opened
  • Working maxes chart has persistent bugs
  • Inconsistent set/rep counts between overview and workout screens
  • Meal plan discrepancies between grocery list and cooking instructions
  • App hangs when trying to change workout status
  • Matching user not found errors
  • Subscription status not syncing between app and website

Requested features

12 requests
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to edit and customize workouts
  • Notes section for workout modifications
  • Better workout overview descriptions
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  • Garmin device connectivity
  • Improved timer functionality
  • Historical data tracking improvements
  • Better meal plan unit measurements
  • Favorite meals quick access tab
  • Automatic weight suggestions based on logged data
  • Website access to workouts without app

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Navy SEAL Training & Exercises

One-time9
  • Weeks 1 through 4$3.99
  • Weeks 5 through 8$3.99
  • Weeks 9 through 12$3.99
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  • Weeks 13 through 16$3.99
  • Weeks 17 through 20$3.99
  • Weeks 21 through 24$3.99
  • Unlock All Training Weeks$19.99
  • Unlock PT Routines$19.99
  • Unlock PT And Daily Trainer$29.99
1 purchases

Soflete

Subscriptions1
  • All Access Monthly7 Days trial$34.001 Month

Questions

Is Navy SEAL Training & Exercises free?
Navy SEAL Training & Exercises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soflete free?
Soflete is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Navy SEAL Training & Exercises or Soflete?
Navy SEAL Training & Exercises is rated higher. Navy SEAL Training & Exercises averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Soflete averages 3.6 from 230 ratings.
Do Navy SEAL Training & Exercises or Soflete have ads?
Neither Navy SEAL Training & Exercises nor Soflete shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Navy SEAL Training & Exercises or Soflete?
Navy SEAL Training & Exercises ships an update every 8 months, and Soflete every 4 weeks. Most recently, Navy SEAL Training & Exercises was updated on September 22, 2026 and Soflete on September 22, 2026.

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