GYMPODS vs ISO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GYMPODS
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PRIVATE FITNESS PODS FOR EVERYONE At last, a fitness concept that gives you the chance to work-out in private. No more gym floor hassles, gym-timidation or waiting for kit. Workout solo, with a buddy or as a Personal Trainer with clients. Transform your fitness at GYMPODS. GYMPODS is an award-winning concept with over 14 PODs per site. The fitness PODs are loaded with kit and are private to you. The PODs are spacious, clean and yet big enough to share with a buddy or with clients as a PT. We have a range of fitness PODs at all our gyms β Strength, Power, Holistic Reformer and Cardio PODs powered by Echelon with on-demand classes. Our simple credit system allows you to mix and match your selections, booking up to 3 weeks in advance. Simply book, pay and train. You can choose from a range of packages, credits have 6 months expiry and 12 hours cancellation notice. Monthly subscription plans are available too, set level of credits topped up every month, cancel when you want with no extra fees. Weβre open 7 days a week and staffed at all times. No joining fees, hidden costs or contracts. At GYMPODS, itβs fair and honest - you pay for what you use and only when you use it. FEATURES INCLUDE: BOOK YOUR POD(s) Make all your POD bookings quick and easy from the app. Book up to 3 weeks in advance and reserve your favourite POD every time. Book solo, with a buddy or as a Personal Trainer. MANAGE YOUR POD BOOKINGS Check all your upcoming bookings, cancel existing bookings and see your booking history. Weβll also send you a booking reminder 24hrs before your POD booking. Remember β minimum 12 hrs cancellation notice or youβll lose the credit(s). TOP-UP YOUR CREDITS You can pay for new bookings or βtop-upβ your credits at any time. Make your bookings simpler, quicker and easier by keeping a credit balance. MANAGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN If you are subscribed to one of our popular monthly plans, as well as making your bookings, you can check your current credit balance, upcoming bookings and cancel bookings. You can cancel your subscription in the app at any time, cancelling will terminate the membership at the end of the current billing period.
ISO
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WHAT YOUR MUSIC SAYS ABOUT YOU ISO-1 is a music-first app that helps you understand the patterns in how you listen. The way you use music when you are overwhelmed, distracted, calm, in your feelings, or trying to focus is not random. ISO-1 helps you see those patterns more clearly, so you can understand what certain tracks, playlists, and listening habits are doing for you over time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH ISO-1 - Connect your music streaming service. Spotify is currently supported, with Apple Music coming soon. - See patterns in how your listening connects to mood, moments, and habits. - Build playlists using music that already works for different emotional states and goals. - Track how certain tracks or listening sessions feel, and build a personal picture over time. - Unlock deeper insights and more structured guidance if you want the full picture. INSIGHT FIRST, PRESSURE LAST ISO-1 is designed to fit around the way people already use music. You do not need to journal constantly or change how you listen overnight. You can start by simply noticing what is already there, then go deeper when it feels useful. BUILT WITH CARE ISO-1 is informed by music psychology, therapeutic listening approaches, and clinical input. It is designed to support reflection and self-understanding through music, not to replace therapy or medical care. Support resources are available if you need them. FREE TO START ISO-1 includes a free experience, with additional paid features for users who want deeper insight, richer pattern tracking, and more structure. Listen how you already listen. See more of what it means. Unlock more when you want to go deeper. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GYMPODS at none against ISO's 3. GYMPODS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). ISO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. ISO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GYMPODS asks for nothing beyond the download.
GYMPODS ships an update every 6 weeks, ISO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GYMPODS | ISO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Crockett | Isofi Limited |
In-app purchases
GYMPODS
No in-app purchases
ISO
- Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
- Unlock 'Listening History Upload'$12.99









