Headstrong vs PBAC, Inc.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Headstrong
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For members of Headstrong to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
PBAC, Inc.
Manage your fitness club membership with ease. This app offers digital check-in, reservations for classes and lap swim, and account management features. Sync your workout data with the Health app for a comprehensive fitness overview.
- Digital keytag for check-in
- Class reservations
- Lap swim reservations
- Account management
- Health app data sync
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Welcome to the Pismo Beach Athletic Club (PBAC, Inc.) App! Our exclusive features include digital check-in, class reservations, lap swim reservations, account manager, and more! Key Features: - Digital Keytag: Quick and easy touchless check-in at Pismo Beach Athletic Club with your digital keytag. - Class Reservations: Reserve your favorite classes with this easy-to-use booking App. - Lap Swim Reservations: Reserve time in the pool with the booking App. - Account Manager: Check your account balance, change credit card information, view your visit history, and more. - Download the PBAC, Inc. App – Your new fitness journey starts today! App uses the Health app that is pre-installed on your iPhone to sync nutrients and workouts data. Because of this, the app will ask you to grant read and write access to your nutrients and workouts data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PBAC, Inc. at none against Headstrong's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Headstrong ships an update monthly, PBAC, Inc. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Headstrong | PBAC, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (592 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 592 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Headstrong Fit, LLC | SmartWeights Inc |
In-app purchases
Headstrong
No in-app purchases
PBAC, Inc.
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Headstrong free?
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