# Warrior Lab vs Next

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next at none against Warrior Lab's 16. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warrior Lab sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Warrior Lab against 5.0 for Next. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Warrior Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, Next weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warrior Lab | Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-lab/id6740242704/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-level-athlete/id6760572595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pono Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625374035) | [Justin Medina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881202271) |

## What reviewers say

### Warrior Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-lab/id6740242704)

This app helps HYROX and hybrid race athletes train strategically, track nutrition, and analyze performance. It offers structured plans, workout logging, race readiness assessment, and community features. Advanced tools and full plan libraries are available through a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Structured training plans, Workout logging and analysis, Nutrition tracking, Race readiness assessment, Community features, Apple Watch integration, Doubles training support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HYROX Warrior PREMIUM app | $12.99 | per month |
| Warrior Lab PRO Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| 30 day COMPROMISED RUNNING /1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30 day COMPROMISED RUNNING /2 | $19.00 | one-time |
| 12-week Beginner Training Plan | $19.00 | one-time |
| 12-week NEW TO HYROX Plan | $19.00 | one-time |
| 12-week Intermediate Plan | $19.00 | one-time |
| 12-week Advanced/Pro Plan | $19.00 | one-time |
| 8-Week Beginner HYROX / HYBRID | $25.00 | one-time |
| 8-Week Beginner Fat Loss Plan | $29.00 | one-time |
| 6-week Intermediate Plan | $29.00 | one-time |
| Smash Your Running Time | $39.00 | one-time |
| 14-Week Intermediate HYROX | $49.00 | one-time |
| Holo Ikaika Intermediate 12wk | $59.00 | one-time |
| 12-week Prep To Pro Plan | $59.00 | one-time |
| The HYROX Stations Playbook | $59.00 | one-time |


### Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-level-athlete/id6760572595)

This app provides a personalized 6-week fitness, diet, and mental health program. It adapts to your lifestyle, fitness level, and mindset, eliminating guesswork. Track your progress and stay motivated on your journey to self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Personalized 6-week programs, Tailored diet plans, Mental health guidance, Progress tracking, Lifestyle adaptation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Warrior Lab free?

Warrior Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Warrior Lab or Next?

Warrior Lab and Next are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Warrior Lab or Next have ads?

Neither Warrior Lab nor Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Warrior Lab or Next?

Warrior Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, and Next weekly. Most recently, Warrior Lab was updated on October 5, 2026 and Next on October 7, 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.*