R23 vs TrainStead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R23
This app facilitates communication between clients and their coaches within a specific fitness program. It sends reminders for healthy habits and allows clients to track their progress by answering simple yes/no questions. Integration with Apple Health provides automatic data syncing.
- Habit compliance tracking
- Coach-initiated prompts
- Push notifications
- HealthKit integration
- Activity and step data sync
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The R23 app is designed for clients of trainers who have enrolled in the R23 program. The app will send push notifications and prompt clients to answer yes/no question in regards to comply with healthy habits sent by your coach. WHO CAN USE THE APP Clients can only use the app if they are working with a R23 coach. If you are a R23 client, please contact your coach to receive your invite and login credentials to be able to use this app. The R23 app allows access to HealthKit, allowing clients to automatically pull in their activity and steps data from Apple Health to their app.
TrainStead
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TrainStead is the all-in-one platform for personal trainers and fitness studios. Built by a trainer with over a decade on the floor, it replaces the patchwork of calendars, spreadsheets, payment apps, and messaging tools with one app designed around how you actually work. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Schedule clients and sessions with drag-and-drop ease — including recurring sessions and studio-wide calendars - Build and assign training programs your clients follow right on their phones - Track nutrition, cardio, body measurements, and progress photos - Run intake and movement screening (FMS) to start clients safely - Message clients directly and keep everything in one place - Accept payments and manage class packages with Stripe built in - See the analytics that matter — who's at risk of churning, where your revenue comes from, and how your studio is performing FOR STUDIOS Manage multiple trainers, assign roles for owners, managers, and staff, and book across your whole team. Owner analytics give you real retention, revenue, and capacity insight — not just a calendar with a payment button. PRICING THAT MAKES SENSE Every client is included. You pay per trainer, not per head — so growing your client base never costs you more. Start with a 14-day free trial, no card required. Questions or feedback? Reach us at pappas7788@gmail.com SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION TrainStead Solo is an auto-renewable subscription. Length: 1 month, auto-renewing Price: $39.99/month (US), starting with a 14-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically each month unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=d271456e-98f2-4854-b83a-c11e5e42327a Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R23 at 13.0 against TrainStead's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | R23 | TrainStead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JayFit Inc | Sam Pappas |
In-app purchases
R23
No in-app purchases
TrainStead
No in-app purchases






