# CompTrain vs NBSTrainingSystems

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CompTrain | NBSTrainingSystems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptrain/id6448761451/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **49** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CompTrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512992476) | [Joseph Patch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895940763) |

## What reviewers say

### CompTrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptrain/id6448761451)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC Subscription - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| 3 MONTHS PRO OFFER - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| BASIC Subscription - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription - 6Months | $214.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO Subscription - Yearly | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great programming and coaching
- 💪 Effective workouts for all levels
- ✅ Demonstrations and coaching tips
- 💡 Adaptable workouts to time constraints
- 🌟 Top-tier programming and coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is down/not working
- ❌ Pro features not unlocking
- 🚫 No free version anymore
- ❓ Support not replying
- 🐛 App keeps getting worse

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### NBSTrainingSystems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbstrainingsystems/id6783537119)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Builder + Monthly Coaching | $49.99 | per month |
| Builder + Weekly Coaching | $99.99 | per month |
| NBS-Managed Coaching | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*