Comparison

FirstRox vs HXT

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

Head to head
About

FirstRox

Features
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The only HYROX app built for your FIRST race. You signed up for HYROX. Now what? FirstRox turns your race date into a simple, week-by-week plan you can actually follow โ€” whether you train at a full gym or at home with minimal equipment. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข A week-by-week plan built around your race date โ€” no guesswork โ€ข At-home and minimal-equipment swaps for every station (no sled? no problem) โ€ข A race-day pacing strategy so you don't blow up on the first run โ€ข A shareable Race Card with your projected finish time โ€ข Training reminders and a live countdown to race day โ€ข Works fully offline โ€” your plan is always with you โ€ข No subscription โ€” unlock everything once with FirstRox Pro BUILT FOR FIRST-TIMERS No jargon. No elite programming you can't follow. FirstRox meets you where you are and gets you to the start line confident and ready. TRAIN TOGETHER (OPTIONAL) Create or join a squad to stay accountable. Progress is private and supportive โ€” never a public leaderboard. Your first HYROX is coming. Toe the line ready.

About

HXT

Features
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HXT โ€“ HYROX Trainer is the training companion built specifically for HYROX athletes at every level, from first-timers to seasoned racers chasing a podium finish. Your Plan. Your Pace. Get a fully personalized training plan generated from your goals, fitness level, and previous race data. Every week is structured to build the right combination of strength, endurance, and functional fitness for race day. Know Your Weaknesses Enter your race times and instantly see your performance radar, a station-by-station breakdown showing exactly where you rank compared to other athletes. See where you're strong and where to focus. Train Week by Week Your plan delivers structured weekly workouts covering all HYROX disciplines: SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, and running. Nothing gets neglected. Built for Consistency Weekly workouts are unlocked progressively as you move through your plan, keeping you focused on what matters right now and not overwhelmed by 16 weeks at once. Simple. Dark. Fast. Clean dark UI designed to be used in the gym, not just admired on a phone screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FirstRox4 screens
HXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FirstRox at 15.1 against HXT's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. FirstRox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HXT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FirstRox versus HXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstRoxHXT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKwan Cheng LeeFilip Martinsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FirstRox

One-time1
  • FirstRox Pro$9.99
2 purchases

HXT

Subscriptions2
  • Hybrid Training App Pro$12.991 Month
  • Hybrid Training App Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FirstRox free?
FirstRox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HXT free?
HXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FirstRox or HXT have ads?
Neither FirstRox nor HXT shows ads.

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