Comparison

The Upbeat vs Catalyst Training Co.

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

Head to head
About

The Upbeat

Features
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Lift your body. Develop the body of a dancer with beat based toning, strength, HIIT, and dance inspired workouts. Lift your mood. Strut out the door feeling like BeyoncΓ© at Coachella… not kidding. It’s a vibe. Lift your soul. Lose yourself to the beat, quieten your mind and recharge your soul with our ego free community.

About

Catalyst Training Co.

Features
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Now it's easier than ever to plan your sessions alongside your schedule. Book classes & sessions on the go, keep your profile up to date and manage your memberships all within the app. View Class Timetable: Easily view your gym's full timetable in real time. You can see who's running the class, whether the class is full and quickly secure your spot with the push of a button. Manage Your Bookings: Schedule a session or book into a Class. You can check in on future bookings and make any changes as needed. Update your Profile: Keep your contact information up to date and choose your own profile photo. Notifications: Receive push notifications from your gym to alert you of upcoming bookings and other club events. View a full history of these communications in app so you never forget an important message. Workout & Measurements: View your workout regime and conveniently track the progression towards your body goals.

Screenshots

The Upbeat3 screens
Catalyst Training Co.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catalyst Training Co. at every 2 days against The Upbeat's every 18 months. Catalyst Training Co. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Upbeat ships an update every 18 months, Catalyst Training Co. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
The Upbeat versus Catalyst Training Co.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe UpbeatCatalyst Training Co.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size187 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Realm Pty LtdTreshna Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

The Upbeat

No in-app purchases

None

Catalyst Training Co.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Upbeat free?
The Upbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catalyst Training Co. free?
Catalyst Training Co. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Upbeat or Catalyst Training Co. have ads?
Neither The Upbeat nor Catalyst Training Co. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Upbeat or Catalyst Training Co.?
The Upbeat ships an update every 18 months, and Catalyst Training Co. every 2 days. Most recently, The Upbeat was updated on October 12, 2026 and Catalyst Training Co. on October 17, 2026.

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