Comparison

MARCHON TRAINING vs iFocus Core

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

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/

Screenshots

MARCHON TRAINING4 screens
iFocus Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARCHON TRAINING ships an update weekly, iFocus Core every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MARCHON TRAINING versus iFocus Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARCHON TRAININGiFocus Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (352 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings352 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB76 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperMarchon 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

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

iFocus Core

Subscriptions2
  • iFocus Core Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • iFocus Core Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MARCHON TRAINING free?
MARCHON TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iFocus Core free?
iFocus Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MARCHON TRAINING or iFocus Core have ads?
Neither MARCHON TRAINING nor iFocus Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARCHON TRAINING or iFocus Core?
MARCHON TRAINING ships an update weekly, and iFocus Core every 6 days. Most recently, MARCHON TRAINING was updated on October 18, 2026 and iFocus Core on October 10, 2026.

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