Comparison

MARCHON TRAINING vs The Tactical Games

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, allows interaction with coaches and a community, and helps you log and track your workouts to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Personalized training programs
  • Coach interaction and feedback
  • Community support
  • Workout logging and tracking
  • Exercise video demonstrations
  • 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

The Tactical Games

This app offers online training programs designed to improve your skills in a sport. It caters to all experience levels, from beginners to advanced competitors.

Highlights
  • Online training programs
  • Tailored for all skill levels
  • Complete program access
  • Perform program access
  • Dry Fire program access
Features
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The Tactical Games training app provides access to all of our online training programs, including Complete, Perform, and Dry Fire. Each program is tailored for all skill levels, whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned competitor.

Screenshots

MARCHON TRAINING4 screens
The Tactical Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MARCHON TRAINING at 4.8 against The Tactical Games's 3.0. MARCHON TRAINING also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (359 vs 2). The Tactical Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads 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. MARCHON TRAINING sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. The Tactical Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MARCHON TRAINING holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARCHON TRAINING has 359 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARCHON TRAINING ships an update every 9 days, The Tactical Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MARCHON TRAINING versus The Tactical Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARCHON TRAININGThe Tactical Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (359 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings359 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarchon Training Ltd.TNT Events LLC

Customer experience

MARCHON TRAINING

All ratings359 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative16.1%

The Tactical Games

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

The Tactical Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MARCHON TRAINING

Subscriptions8
  • MARCHON Core - Monthly$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-time2
  • ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan$149.00
  • Marathon & Half-marathon$249.00
None

The Tactical Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MARCHON TRAINING free?
MARCHON TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Tactical Games free?
The Tactical Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MARCHON TRAINING or The Tactical Games?
MARCHON TRAINING is rated higher. MARCHON TRAINING averages 4.8 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while The Tactical Games averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MARCHON TRAINING or The Tactical Games have ads?
Neither MARCHON TRAINING nor The Tactical Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARCHON TRAINING or The Tactical Games?
MARCHON TRAINING ships an update every 9 days, and The Tactical Games every 2 months. Most recently, MARCHON TRAINING was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Tactical Games on October 31, 2026.

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