MARCHON TRAINING vs iFocus Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MARCHON TRAINING
This app offers comprehensive online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized coaching, workout tracking, and community interaction to help users improve their physical performance and achieve their fitness goals.
- Personalized training programs
- Interactive coaching and feedback
- Workout logging and tracking
- Exercise video demonstrations
- Community support and engagement
- Nutrition guidance
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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
iFocus Core
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Your daily health routines, organised. iFocus Core brings nutrition, supplements, protocols, doses, cycle context, symptoms and personal notes together in one clear record. RECORD WHAT MATTERS Log food and macronutrients, supplements, protocols, doses, symptoms, cycle information and personal notes. SEE YOUR ROUTINES CLEARLY Review recent activity, see what you have recorded and keep the different parts of your daily routine organised. BUILD A USEFUL HISTORY Look back through previous entries and follow changes over time using information you have recorded yourself. PREPARE FOR APPOINTMENTS Bring selected records together in a structured clinician report for easier conversations with a healthcare professional. CHOOSE YOUR VIEW Use Daylight, Midnight or Clinical themes to suit your preference and environment. YOUR INFORMATION, YOUR CONTROL Your health records are self-reported and remain editable. iFocus Core does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments or replace professional medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION A seven-day free trial is available to eligible new subscribers. Continued access requires a monthly or annual subscription unless complimentary access applies. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when the trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. You must be 18 or over to create an account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MARCHON TRAINING at 3 against iFocus Core's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MARCHON TRAINING sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and iFocus Core sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MARCHON TRAINING ships an update every 9 days, iFocus Core every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MARCHON TRAINING | iFocus Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (366 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 366 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marchon Training Ltd. | Ifocusapp Ltd |
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
iFocus Core
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MARCHON TRAINING
- 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
- ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan$149.00
- Marathon & Half-marathon$249.00
iFocus Core
- iFocus Core Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- iFocus Core Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is MARCHON TRAINING free?
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Do MARCHON TRAINING or iFocus Core have ads?
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