Comparison

Tempered Strength vs YardOS

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

Head to head
About

Tempered Strength

Features
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Training apps are full of fluff. Tempered Strength isn't. Pick a program, open a workout, and train. Every session is structured, every set is tracked, and every week builds on the last. No social feed. No noise. Just your data and your progress. STRUCTURED PROGRAMS Choose from strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, CrossFit, and Hyrox programs built for real progression. Each program has built-in tracking, progressive overload, and flexible exercise swaps to fit your equipment. ON-DEMAND WORKOUTS 153+ standalone workouts and more on the way for when life doesn't fit a schedule. WODs, Pilates, mobility flows, and quick-hit sessions โ€” filtered by discipline, duration, and level. GUIDED FLOWS Mobility, recovery, and warm-up flows with built-in timers and block-by-block cues. Follow along, no guesswork. PERSONAL BESTS Every 1RM, 2RM, and 3RM tracked per exercise. Searchable, always up to date, always yours. EXPLORE Jargon-free articles, a full training glossary, and expert intel on strength, nutrition, and recovery. Built for serious athletes. Dark mode only. No distractions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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 โ€“ all from your device. Visit https://www.thetrainingyard.co.uk/ to learn more.

Screenshots

Tempered Strength4 screens
YardOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YardOS at none against Tempered Strength's 2. Tempered Strength's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tempered Strength sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. YardOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempered Strength ships an update every 6 days, YardOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Tempered Strength versus YardOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempered StrengthYardOS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size59 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOCALHOST DEVELOPMENT LTDTHE TRAINING YARD (EXETER) LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tempered Strength

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$49.991 Year
None

YardOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempered Strength free?
Tempered Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YardOS free?
YardOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempered Strength or YardOS have ads?
Neither Tempered Strength nor YardOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempered Strength or YardOS?
Tempered Strength ships an update every 6 days, and YardOS every 3 months. Most recently, Tempered Strength was updated on October 14, 2026 and YardOS on October 12, 2026.

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