FS8 vs Connected Strength
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FS8
Book fitness classes, join programs, and track your progress. Discover healthy recipes and educational content to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Achieve your fitness goals with this comprehensive wellness companion.
- Book and schedule fitness classes
- Join 30-day fitness programs
- Track progress and set goals
- Discover healthy recipes
- Access educational wellness articles
- Book in-studio body scans
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Cultivate strength in both body and mind with the new FS8 member app. • Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. • Join FS8 Programs, set goals, complete check-ins and share your results. • Discover delicious and easy to make recipes. BOOK CLASSES - Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. With our exclusive FS8 booking experience see all of our workout brands you know and love as well as exactly whether its a cardio, strength, recovery or hybrid day. You can also book an in-studio body scan, helping you to understand your body composition and personal fitness journey. JOIN FS8 30-DAY PROGRAMS - Designed to elevate your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Commit to consistency by participating in 20 classes in 30 days with a focus on the 8 scientifically-backed FS8 elements. The FS8 app extends your experience beyond the studio with weekly check-Ins and educational resources. DISCOVER RECIPES - Discover delicious recipes curated by world-class dietitians. Further your understanding about nutrition and wellbeing from industry experts through constantly updated articles. Achieve your health goals and cultivate strength in both mind and body.
Connected Strength
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For members of Connected Strength to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FS8 at none against Connected Strength's shown. Connected Strength's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
FS8 ships an update every 4 weeks, Connected Strength every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FS8 | Connected Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FS8 | Connected Strength LLC |
In-app purchases
FS8
No in-app purchases
Connected Strength
No in-app purchases
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