Comparison

MARCHON TRAINING vs Commit by Melissa Kendter

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

Head to head
About

MARCHON TRAINING

This app offers online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized guidance, workout tracking, and direct interaction with coaches and a community for feedback and support.

Highlights
  • Personalized online training programs
  • Workout guidance for all levels
  • Coach interaction and feedback
  • Community support
  • Workout logging and tracking
  • Nutrition guidance
Features
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**THE ONLY ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME YOU'LL EVER NEED** Look better, run faster and lift heavier with online training programmes that will guide you through every step of your workout — no matter your fitness level. **PROGRAMMES DESIGNED FOR EVERY ATHLETE** All our training programs are tailored to suit the individual needs of the Everyday to Advanced, and Elite-Level Athlete. **CHOOSE A PROGRAMME** You decide where, when, and how to train, and your Coach builds your Training Journey accordingly. **INTERACT WITH YOUR COACH** Watch videos, ask for questions, and get feedback from the MARCHON™ coaches and community. **LOG & TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS** You decide where, when, and how to train, and your Coach builds your Training Journey accordingly. **READY. SET. LET'S GO!** All our training programs are tailored to suit the individual needs of the Everyday to Advanced, and Elite-Level Athlete. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Access to MARCHON training programs requires an in-app subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.marchon.co.uk/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.marchon.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

About

Commit by Melissa Kendter

This fitness platform offers structured workout programs for all levels, from strength training to running. Connect with a supportive community and train with confidence, whether at home or in the gym. Achieve your fitness goals with smart, sustainable, and enjoyable training.

Highlights
  • Results-driven workout programs
  • Strength training
  • Running programs
  • Mobility and core workouts
  • Community chat support
  • Programs for all levels
Features
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Welcome to Commit — your all-in-one fitness platform designed to help you train with purpose, move with confidence, and stay consistent wherever life takes you. Commit delivers effective, results-driven workout programs straight to your phone, whether you're at home, on the go, or in the gym. With programs for every level, from beginners to seasoned athletes, and a built-in community chat to keep you connected and inspired, you'll never train alone. From strength training, mobility and core, to running programs, Commit gives you the structure, support, and flexibility to unlock your full potential. Founded by coach Melissa Kendter, Commit is grounded in the believe that progress should be smart, sustainable, and enjoyable. Putting in the work to reach your goals, while loving the process along the way. Start your journey today and commit to becoming your strongest self. App subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled anytime. A subscription is required to access in-app content. All subscriptions auto-renew, and can be cancelled anytime. Please note that you will be automatically charged after the free trial. T&Cs apply. https://Commit.gcph.tv/terms

Screenshots

MARCHON TRAINING4 screens
Commit by Melissa Kendter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Commit by Melissa Kendter at free with in-app purchases against MARCHON TRAINING's subscription. Commit by Melissa Kendter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). MARCHON TRAINING's advantage is ratings volume (343 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. MARCHON TRAINING sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Commit by Melissa Kendter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MARCHON TRAINING against 4.9 for Commit by Melissa Kendter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARCHON TRAINING has 343 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of MARCHON TRAINING's written reviews are positive against 100% of Commit by Melissa Kendter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARCHON TRAINING ships an update weekly, Commit by Melissa Kendter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MARCHON TRAINING versus Commit by Melissa Kendter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARCHON TRAININGCommit by Melissa Kendter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (343 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings343 — better24
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarchon Training Ltd.Global Fitness Holdings Ltd

Customer experience

MARCHON TRAINING

All ratings343 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative16.1%

Commit by Melissa Kendter

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MARCHON TRAINING

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when typing notes
  • App fails to save metrics during workouts
  • Music playback stops when playing workout videos
  • Subscription cancellation links to download page instead of cancellation
  • Subscription shows as active despite cancellation attempts
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  • Inconsistent pricing structure changes
  • Video guidance missing for some exercises or full days
  • Subscription not appearing in device subscription settings

Requested features

8 requests
  • Progress graphing and visualization
  • Ability to view previous session weights/reps in current session
  • Nutrition information and meal planning
  • Multiple workout plan options without contacting support
  • In-app subscription management and cancellation
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  • Screen recording coach notes with visual demonstrations
  • Better exercise descriptions and explanations
  • Improved video quality and availability

Commit by Melissa Kendter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MARCHON TRAINING

Subscriptions8
  • MARCHON Core - Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • MARCHON Core - Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • MARCHON Pro - Monthly$39.991 Month
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  • MARCHON Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Marchon Training Programming7 Days trial$87.991 Month
  • Marchon Training Programming$99.991 Month
  • MARCHON Pro - Annual$229.001 Year
  • MARCHON Pro - Annual7 Days trial$229.001 Year
One-time4
  • ATHX 2024 6 Week Plan$99.00
  • ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan$149.00
  • Hyrox 12 Week Plan$249.00
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  • Marathon & Half-marathon$249.00
2 purchases

Commit by Melissa Kendter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is MARCHON TRAINING free?
MARCHON TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Commit by Melissa Kendter free?
Commit by Melissa Kendter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MARCHON TRAINING or Commit by Melissa Kendter?
Commit by Melissa Kendter is rated higher. MARCHON TRAINING averages 4.8 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while Commit by Melissa Kendter averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do MARCHON TRAINING or Commit by Melissa Kendter have ads?
Neither MARCHON TRAINING nor Commit by Melissa Kendter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARCHON TRAINING or Commit by Melissa Kendter?
MARCHON TRAINING ships an update weekly, and Commit by Melissa Kendter every 2 weeks. Most recently, MARCHON TRAINING was updated on October 14, 2026 and Commit by Melissa Kendter on October 7, 2026.

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