Forged Training vs HC Performance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forged Training
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Use our app to access your account from the convenience of your phone and: - Book classes and join waitlists - See the gym timetable and access upcoming programming - Log your scores from workouts or strength sessions - View your training history and track PBs - Get push notifications for waitlists - Automatically sign-in at classes when you take your phone with you You will need to be a member of Forged Training and have an existing account to use this app.
HC Performance
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> The HC Performance app makes booking and attending sessions simple. > > - Browse the calendar for sessions that suit you. Book and pay in just a few taps. > - Use your personal QR code to check-in. > - Not going to make it? Cancel and rebook directly through the app. > - Class full? Join the waiting list to be notified if a spot becomes available. > - Purchase memberships and more.
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Verdict
Forged Training and HC Performance are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Forged Training ships an update every 11 months, HC Performance every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forged Training | HC Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northern Forged Strength and Conditioning Ltd | Legitfit Limited |
In-app purchases
Forged Training
No in-app purchases
HC Performance
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Forged Training free?
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Do Forged Training or HC Performance have ads?
Which is updated more often, Forged Training or HC Performance?
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