MARCHON Gyms vs YardOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MARCHON Gyms
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For members of MARCHON Gyms to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
YardOS
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Download the YardOS app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.thetrainingyard.co.uk/ to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: YardOS at none against MARCHON Gyms's shown. MARCHON Gyms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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.
MARCHON Gyms ships an update every 3 weeks, YardOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MARCHON Gyms | YardOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARCHON Stratford Ltd | THE TRAINING YARD (EXETER) LTD |
In-app purchases
MARCHON Gyms
No in-app purchases
YardOS
No in-app purchases
