Comparison

Local vs Cinder

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

Head to head
About

Local

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Welcome to the Local Motion Studio members app! Download our app to plan and book your fitness classes. At the click of a button, you can view class schedules, sign up for classes and even invite a friend to join you! With the app, you’ll keep in touch with Local Motion Studio staff and coaches, receive notifications, news and reminders.

About

Cinder

This app helps you meticulously log exercises, sets, reps, and weights with an intuitive interface. Visualize your progress through custom charts and gain AI-powered insights to optimize your training. Seamlessly integrates with Apple devices for on-the-go tracking.

Highlights
  • Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights
  • Customizable progress charts and widgets
  • AI-powered training insights and recommendations
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen tracking
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • HealthKit integration
  • Smart calendar for training history
Features
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Your Ultimate Workout Companion Transform the way you track and visualize your fitness journey with Cinder, the intelligent workout tracking app designed for serious athletes. TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights with an intuitive interface that gets out of your way. Whether you're lifting, running, or doing bodyweight exercises, Cinder makes tracking effortless. VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS Create custom charts and widgets to see your progress at a glance. Track personal records, volume trends, and workout frequency with beautiful, insightful visualizations right on your home screen. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Chat with your workout data and get personalized insights. Ask questions about your training, discover patterns, and receive intelligent recommendations to optimize your performance. SEAMLESS APPLE INTEGRATION - Live Activities for real-time workout tracking on your Lock Screen - Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go tracking - HealthKit integration to sync with Apple Health - Customizable home screen widgets SMART CALENDAR Review your training history with a beautiful calendar view. See patterns in your workout routine and plan your training schedule effectively. ADVANCED ANALYTICS Deep dive into your performance with comprehensive charts and statistics. Track every metric that matters to you and watch yourself improve over time. BUILT FOR ATHLETES From beginners to elite athletes, Cinder adapts to your training style. Track any exercise, customize your metrics, and organize your workouts your way. Start your fitness journey with Cinder today! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Local4 screens
Cinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local at none against Cinder's 3. Local also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Cinder's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Cinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Local asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local ships an update every 6 months, Cinder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Local versus Cinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalCinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB75 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperArbox LTDHaplo, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Local

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinder

Subscriptions2
  • Cinder Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Cinder Premium Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cinder Premium Lifetime$30.00

Questions

Is Local free?
Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinder free?
Cinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Local or Cinder have ads?
Neither Local nor Cinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Local or Cinder?
Local ships an update every 6 months, and Cinder every 9 days. Most recently, Local was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cinder on October 24, 2026.

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