Comparison

CompTrain vs NBSTrainingSystems

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

Head to head
About

CompTrain

This app offers a complete fitness training methodology designed to build strength, conditioning, and capacity for all fitness levels. It provides daily workouts, progress tracking, and a supportive community to help users achieve their fitness goals efficiently and sustainably.

Highlights
  • Complete Training methodology
  • Daily conditioning workouts
  • Score tracking and accountability
  • Supportive community and leaderboards
  • Strength progressions and personalized tools
  • Video demonstrations and coaches' notes
  • Mindset video library
Features
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For those who want to train smarter and be athletic forever. Whether you train at home or at a gym, CompTrain is pioneering a Complete Training methodology, designed to build strength, conditioning, and capacity—no matter where you are in your fitness journey. WHERE CAN WE TAKE YOU? For two decades, we’ve shaped some of the fittest humans on Earth, including 10 CrossFit Games world champions, so we understand the toll high-intensity training can take on the body. We believe fortune favors the fit, so we've evolved our unique approach beyond the sport, to create a well-rounded program for athletes who have no off-season. Our proven training program builds strength, endurance, and capacity all while avoiding burnout. You will get incredibly fit today without fearing tomorrow. With programming tailored to your schedule and tools to track progress, the CompTrain app is your ultimate training guide with a supportive community pushing in the same direction. UPGRADE TO BASIC TO UNLOCK: - Daily conditioning workouts to build consistency and momentum. - Score tracking to help you stay accountable. - A supportive community through the worldwide leaderboard. - Strength progressions and personalized tools to improve faster. - Coaches' Notes with scaling guidance and daily video demos to guide your workouts. - Smarter, balanced training in just 30 minutes a day. UPGRADE TO PRO TO UNLOCK: - Full access to all training modules, including competitors’ training. - Warm-ups, advanced accessory & skill work to fine-tune your performance. - Plan ahead and view programming 7-days in advance - Mindset video library to sharpen mental and physical performance. With Complete Training, you’ll build balanced all-around fitness in optimized time-adjusted training that fits into any schedule. Start today and see what’s possible with CompTrain. This application is licensed under Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NBSTrainingSystems

Features
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NBS Coaching is the private client portal for live, individualized fitness coaching between one client and one human NBS coach. Access to paid coaching features requires the separate purchase of one of the three auto-renewable subscriptions described below through Apple's In-App Purchase. Each subscription includes scheduled one-to-one coaching, training tools, workout logging, progress tracking, check-ins, education, and individualized guidance according to the selected service level. NBS Managed includes an NBS-managed training program, weekly coaching review, and direct coaching messages. Builder Weekly includes the full workout and program builder, weekly coaching review, and direct coaching messages. Builder Monthly includes the full workout and program builder, monthly coaching review, and progress, check-in, and calendar tools. Clients can follow their program, log workouts, share check-ins and progress, and review personalized feedback. Existing NBS website customers may sign in and continue using access already associated with their NBS account. App Store customers can restore eligible purchases from the Subscription screen in Settings. Payment is charged to the customer's Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in App Store settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CompTrain4 screens
NBSTrainingSystems3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NBSTrainingSystems at every 3 days against CompTrain's fortnightly. CompTrain's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CompTrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and NBSTrainingSystems sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompTrain ships an update fortnightly, NBSTrainingSystems every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CompTrain versus NBSTrainingSystems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompTrainNBSTrainingSystems
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB80 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCompTrainJoseph Patch

Bugs and requests

CompTrain

Reported bugs

52 issues
  • App goes to splash screen and says something went wrong
  • App remains at subscribe page after subscribing
  • App doesn't work
  • App doesn't work, no support replies
  • No free version anymore, no access without paying
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  • App keeps getting worse and worse
  • Content that was free is now behind a paywall
  • Recent update put previously free info behind subscription
  • Can't sign in or see anything
  • App no longer lets me sign in
  • App is full of bugs
  • Can't log workouts for months
  • Glitches everywhere, can't use app
  • App has too many issues, little improvement
  • Doesn't save workout history
  • Doesn't consistently calculate percentages
  • New app doesn't work
  • Emails back and forth are time consuming
  • Frustration of not speaking to someone knowledgeable on the phone
  • Glitch with IT has happened multiple times
  • Access issues to paid content while up to date on payment
  • Same issues everyone else is having
  • Getting locked out, app not loading, needing to restore purchases
  • App is not worth the hassle
  • Double billed for months, ineffective customer service for refunds
  • Showing locked out of programming despite resubscribing
  • UI is glitchy and not intuitive
  • Needs a workaround for subscription recognition
  • Completed buttons on workouts don't work
  • Doesn't recognize new training day without closing and reopening
  • App freezes a lot
  • Loading screen loops that can't be backed out of
  • App acts like you're not paying for subscription
  • Doesn't do a good job of tracking lifts
  • Visual black theme is not readable
  • Entering scores is long
  • Not intuitive
  • Customer service is catastrophic
  • Loading bubble for scores
  • App doesn't load properly, often have to close and reopen
  • Takes a long time to load
  • Function of the button in the middle with the CT logo is unnecessary
  • Failed to allow proper access to subscription features
  • No response from customer support
  • PRs and height/weight sections reset or don't save data
  • App is becoming painful
  • Payment isn't working for Pro
  • Still says free in account after payment
  • Have to keep signing in every time app is closed and reopened
  • Sign in feature was broken
  • App keeps crashing
  • Can't open camera roll or take a picture

Requested features

6 requests
  • Adjustable timer for workouts (e.g., Tabata)
  • Explanation for CrossFit terminology for non-CrossFitters
  • Transfer PR weights from older app
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive UI
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  • Easier navigation for past workouts

NBSTrainingSystems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CompTrain

Subscriptions6
  • BASIC Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • 3 MONTHS PRO OFFER - Monthly3 Months trial$39.991 Month
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  • BASIC Subscription - Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription - 6Months14 Days trial$214.996 Months
  • PRO Subscription - Yearly7 Days trial$399.991 Year
3 purchases

NBSTrainingSystems

Subscriptions3
  • Builder + Monthly Coaching$49.991 Month
  • Builder + Weekly Coaching$99.991 Month
  • NBS-Managed Coaching$199.991 Month

Questions

Is CompTrain free?
CompTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NBSTrainingSystems free?
NBSTrainingSystems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompTrain or NBSTrainingSystems have ads?
Neither CompTrain nor NBSTrainingSystems shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CompTrain or NBSTrainingSystems?
CompTrain ships an update fortnightly, and NBSTrainingSystems every 3 days. Most recently, CompTrain was updated on November 14, 2026 and NBSTrainingSystems on November 10, 2026.

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