GYMPODS vs Calling the Shots
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.
Calling the Shots
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Calling the Shots is the member app for Bexi's group coaching membership, built for women using a GLP-1 (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic) who want more than the medication alone can give: lose the fat, keep the muscle, and keep the results for life. It runs on THE BETTER RESULTS METHOD, four pillars that do the work together: nutrition, movement, mindset and education. Your day, one screen Open the app and see exactly what today needs: your habits, your tasks, your check-ins, ready to tick off one by one. Streaks build quietly in the background. No noise, no guilt, just the next right thing. Training that keeps the muscle Strength programmes designed for fat loss on a GLP-1, so you lose the weight without losing the shape. Follow your plan in the workout player, log your sets, and watch your numbers climb. Not just smaller. Stronger. Nutrition without the obsession Protein-first nutrition, calorie tracking taught properly, and a meal planner that sorts your week of food in minutes. Eat for fat loss without it taking over your life. The GLP-1 tracker Log your shots, doses, side effects and how each week actually felt, so you and your prescriber can see the full picture. The tracker records your journey; it never gives medical advice. Decisions about your medication always belong with your prescriber. A real coach, not just an app Weekly check-ins that Bexi personally reviews. Direct messages and voice notes when you need an answer. Live group calls every two weeks and webinars that teach the why, not just the what. A community that gets it Channels, wins and real talk with women on the exact same journey. No judgement, no before-and-after parade. Bexi and the team are in the room too. Learn it once, use it forever A searchable education hub and short, practical courses: how to track calories sanely, how to actually build muscle, how to lose it and keep it off. Your progress locker Private progress photos, measurements and trend weight, because the trend matters, not today's number. An active Calling the Shots membership is required to use this app. Join at callingtheshots.app. Calling the Shots provides educational content and coaching, not medical advice. Always speak to your prescriber or healthcare provider for guidance specific to you, including anything about dosing. Terms of Use: https://dash.callingtheshots.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GYMPODS at none against Calling the Shots's 2. GYMPODS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Calling the Shots's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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. Calling the Shots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. GYMPODS asks for nothing beyond the download.
GYMPODS ships an update every 6 weeks, Calling the Shots weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GYMPODS | Calling the Shots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oliver Crockett | Kandral Limited |
In-app purchases
GYMPODS
No in-app purchases
Calling the Shots
- Calling the Shots Membership$29.991 Month
- Calling the Shots Membership$299.991 Year
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