# YMCA Pulse vs 1Step Training

The clearest difference is rating: 1Step Training at 5.0 against YMCA Pulse's 1.3. YMCA Pulse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

1Step Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YMCA Pulse has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YMCA Pulse ships an update fortnightly, 1Step Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YMCA Pulse | 1Step Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-pulse/id6476977815/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1step-training/id6752951485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 47 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SGA Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728446574) | [1Step Training, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845719753) |

## What reviewers say

### YMCA Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-pulse/id6476977815)

This app allows YMCA members to manage their accounts, find and reserve events, and check in quickly. It provides a member dashboard for personal and family information, and details about branch facilities and programs.

**Highlights:** Discover and reserve events, Fast barcode check-in, Add membership to digital wallet, Manage member information, View membership forms, Explore branch details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic functionality works for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App doesn't work for many users
- 😞 Frequent login issues
- 😞 App is slow and freezes
- 😞 Previous app was better
- 😞 Cannot find information

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- App refuses to come up
- App will not open
- App is not working
- App is non-functional

**Requested features**

- Ability to send class reservation to phone's calendar
- Location-aware membership card in Apple Wallet
- Allow use of membership card in Apple Wallet on iPhone
- Keep old functionality (e.g., workout logs, rankings)


### 1Step Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1step-training/id6752951485)

Manage your gym membership, reserve spots in classes, and sign up for events. Update your profile information and payment details easily.

**Highlights:** Class reservation, Gym event sign-ups, Account management, Profile updates, Payment information management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YMCA Pulse free?

YMCA Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1Step Training free?

1Step Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YMCA Pulse or 1Step Training?

1Step Training is rated higher. YMCA Pulse averages 1.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while 1Step Training averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YMCA Pulse or 1Step Training have ads?

1Step Training shows ads; YMCA Pulse does not.

### Which is updated more often, YMCA Pulse or 1Step Training?

YMCA Pulse ships an update fortnightly, and 1Step Training monthly. Most recently, YMCA Pulse was updated on October 11, 2026 and 1Step Training on October 3, 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.*