Comparison

TrainRox vs HYDROX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TrainRox

This app provides structured training programs and personalized workouts for HYROX athletes. It focuses on improving speed, strength, stamina, and endurance through race-specific drills and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Structured HYROX training programs
  • Personalized workout generator
  • Race simulation workouts
  • Progress tracking and analysis
  • Pacing tools for race strategy
  • Equipment and fitness level customization
Features
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Your training program for hybrid races TrainRox is built for athletes who take hybrid racing seriously. Whether you are preparing for your first HYROX race or chasing a new personal best at HYROX, DEKA or HYATLON, TrainRox gives you structured training to improve your speed, strength and endurance. Structured race plans Prepare for a specific race with a progressive, week by week plan. Choose your event, follow your plan and complete structured daily workouts designed to peak on race day. Each plan combines running intervals, strength work, sled conditioning, functional fitness and race simulations, so every session has a purpose. One app, multiple race formats TrainRox builds plans for HYROX, DEKA and HYATLON races. Pick your event and get a plan built around that race's stations, distances and divisions, so every session matches what you will face on race day. Built around race demands - Running intervals and pacing work - Sled push and pull conditioning - Kettlebell workouts for strength and power - Station based workouts - AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and interval formats Smart workout generator Generate personalized workouts based on: - Available equipment such as sled, SkiErg, rower, kettlebell or running space - Duration - Fitness level from beginner to advanced - Training focus including endurance, stamina or strength Train consistently at home or in the gym. Track your progress Log your workouts, follow your consistency and training volume, and see how you progress over time. Download TrainRox and start preparing for your next hybrid race. TrainRox is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by HYROX, DEKA or HYATLON. -- T&C: https://www.trainrox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.trainrox.com/privacy

About

HYDROX

This app calculates your personalized daily hydration target based on body weight and training intensity, using scientific protocols. It offers one-tap logging, smart reminders, and advanced features for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Syncs with HealthKit and offers an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Personalized hydration targets
  • Training intensity adjustment
  • One-tap logging
  • Smart reminders
  • HealthKit sync
  • Apple Watch app
  • Widgets for home and lock screen
Features
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Your hydration target, calculated. Not guessed. HYDROX uses your body weight and training intensity to set a daily target based on the same protocols used in elite athletic programs (combining guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine and published research from leading sports science researchers) Built for athletes who train: Barry's, HYROX, runners, cyclists, surfers, skiers, sports enthusiasts and everyday athletes. Not step-counter civilians SET YOUR BASELINE Your target comes from your body weight using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) protocol, not a generic "8 glasses a day" number TRAINING MODE Select Easy, Moderate, or Hard and your daily goal adjusts using the Galpin equation based on body weight and workout intensity ONE-TAP LOGGING Tap the gauge to log, long-press for custom amounts, or log from your widget or lock screen without opening the app SMART REMINDERS Hourly pacing that adjusts to your progress, backs off when you're ahead, and nudges when you're behind HYDROX PRO • Apple Watch app with gauge and complications on any watch face • Log from your wrist in a single tap • Adaptive Hydration that reads workout data from HealthKit and adjusts your daily target automatically • Auto-intensity based on heart rate, so a hard session pushes your target up and a rest day keeps it at baseline THE SCIENCE Baseline from ACSM guidelines. Training intensity from the Galpin equation. Race Packs cite 16+ studies on sodium loading, HRV monitoring, and post-exercise rehydration. WHOOP research links hydration to higher HRV. And coffee counts as hydration (Killer et al 2014). EVERYTHING ELSE • HealthKit sync • Lock screen and home screen widgets • Quick actions from home screen • No account, no ads, data stays on your device Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydrox.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

TrainRox4 screens
HYDROX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HYDROX at 100% against TrainRox's 55%. HYDROX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TrainRox's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TrainRox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HYDROX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HYDROX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainRox has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of TrainRox's written reviews are positive against 100% of HYDROX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TrainRox versus HYDROX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainRoxHYDROX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStellar Apps SLBALL VENTURES LLC

Customer experience

TrainRox

All ratings59 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

HYDROX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TrainRox

Subscriptions6
  • TrainRox Plus Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TrainRox Plus Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TrainRox Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • TrainRox Plus Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • TrainRox Plus Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • TrainRox Plus Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
4 purchases

HYDROX

Subscriptions2
  • HYDROX Pro7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • HYDROX Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • HYROX Americas DC Race Pack$14.99
  • HYROX Miami Race Pack$14.99

Questions

Is TrainRox free?
TrainRox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HYDROX free?
HYDROX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrainRox or HYDROX?
HYDROX is rated higher. TrainRox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while HYDROX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TrainRox or HYDROX have ads?
TrainRox shows ads; HYDROX does not.
Which is updated more often, TrainRox or HYDROX?
TrainRox ships an update weekly, and HYDROX weekly. Most recently, TrainRox was updated on October 21, 2026 and HYDROX on October 2, 2026.

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