PL+ vs Book @ TRAIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PL+
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With the PL+ app you always have your local facility in your pocket with quick and easy access to book your favourite fitness classes and activities. Get up-to-date information, news, fitness class timetables, public swim timetables, offers, events and receive push notifications for important news. FITNESS CLASS TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centreβs timetable for classes, including times and class descriptions. FITNESS CLASS BOOKINGS Check availability, make a booking, amend a booking and cancel a booking β all on the move! PUBLIC SWIM TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centreβs timetable for public swim sessions. SPA BOOKINGS Book a relaxing spa with Inside Spa exclusive access. CENTRES AVAILABLE Find out about our opening times and facilities at our three centres, Pendle Wavelengths, Pendle Leisure Centre, West Craven Sports Centre and Inside Spa NEWS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Instantly get notified of centre news and events direct to your phone. With our app, youβll immediately know when there are new events or classes, ensuring that youβll never miss a thing. OFFERS Get push notifications for new offers so you always know about special promotions. MEMBERSHIPS AND ONLINE JOINING View our different types of membership to find the one which best suits you and join online. CONTACT US Easily contact us with site telephone numbers and email addresses or view directions and maps. SHARE THROUGH FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND EMAIL Share fitness classes, news, centre information and offers with your friends and family at the touch of a button. APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.
Book @ TRAIN
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Contact club staff directly - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PL+ at monthly against Book @ TRAIN's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PL+ ships an update monthly, Book @ TRAIN every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PL+ | Book @ TRAIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pendle Leisure Ltd | TeamUp Sports |
In-app purchases
PL+
No in-app purchases
Book @ TRAIN
No in-app purchases







