Comparison

Train With Jens vs Physical

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

Head to head
About

Train With Jens

Features
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Train like a hybrid athlete. Train with Jens. Train with Jens is a complete 12-week training program built for hybrid-fitness racing — the running, strength, and conditioning race day actually demands. Every session is written and coached by Jens and laid out day by day in your pocket, so you always know exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to push. Train with Jens requires a single one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full 12-week program. There's no subscription — buy it once and it's yours through race day. WHAT YOU GET • A full 12-week plan — six coached sessions every week, from base building to race-week taper • Every set, rep, distance, and rest period laid out for each session • How-to videos for the movements you don't know yet • Daily readiness coaching that reads your recovery and tells you when to go hard and when to ease off • A direct line to Jens and a community of athletes chasing the same goal • Swap any movement or any session when you're short on equipment or time — and keep the week's progression intact A PROGRESSIVE 12-WEEK BUILD Weeks 1–4 — Aerobic Base + Speed: build your engine and learn the race Weeks 5–8 — Threshold Development: heavier strength and longer intervals raise the pace you can hold Weeks 9–11 — Race-Specific Peak: goal-pace running and full race simulations Week 12 — Taper: volume comes down so your fitness shows up on race day THE WEEKLY RHYTHM Six training days that blend strength and engine work — pressing and pulling, lower-body strength, a hybrid race training day stacking runs with ski, Week 12 — Taper: volume comes down so your fitness shows up on race day THE WEEKLY RHYTHM Six training days that blend strength and engine work — pressing and pulling, lower-body strength, a hybrid race training day stacking runs with ski, row, sled, wall balls and burpee broad jumps, easy Zone 2 running, full-body circuits, and structured track intervals. COACHED, NOT JUST PROGRAMMED Log your sessions, rate your effort, and share your work with the group. Ask questions and stay accountable with Jens and other athletes in chat. YOU DON'T NEED A RACE ON THE CALENDAR It works just as well if you simply want to train like a hybrid athlete and get stronger, faster, and better conditioned. NO SUBSCRIPTION A single one-time purchase unlocks all 12 weeks — yours through race day. No recurring billing. This program is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HYROX. HYROX is a trademark of its respective owner. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Train within your limits.

About

Physical

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

Highlights
  • Guideline-based weekly targets
  • Live heart-rate zones
  • Workout goals with progress alerts
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Outdoor GPS tracking
  • Strength logging with muscle groups
  • Widget and Live Activity display
Features
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Most fitness apps chase step counts. Physical tracks what actually moves your health: the weekly aerobic minutes and strength days from national physical activity guidelines, personalized to you. Your dashboard shows two simple rings, aerobic and strength, tailored to your age and profile. Every walk, run, and lift you log in Apple Health counts automatically. WHAT YOU GET - Guideline-based targets. Weekly goals from the 2018 U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, not a generic 10k steps. - Live heart-rate zones. Color-coded intensity on iPhone and Apple Watch, so you know when you are working hard enough. - Workout goals. Aim for a time, calorie, or distance target, with a wrist buzz at the halfway point and the finish. - Start with Siri. Say "Hey Siri, let's get Physical" to begin a workout or a saved routine by voice, plus Shortcuts and Spotlight support. - Start fast. Long-press the app icon for Home Screen quick actions to jump into a run, walk, or strength session. - Outdoor GPS. Live distance, pace, and route mapping for outdoor walks, runs, hikes, and rides on Apple Watch. - Music controls. Play, pause, and skip right from the workout screen, without leaving the app. - Strength logging. Log sessions on iPhone or Apple Watch with muscle-group coverage, and save your own routines. - Widget and complication. Your rings at a glance on the Home Screen and watch face. - Live Activity. Heart rate and intensity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during a workout. - Share your week. Turn your two rings into an image you can post anywhere. - Export your data. Send your logged workouts to CSV anytime from Settings. - Nothing slips by. Get a heads-up when a workout you logged in another app counts toward your week. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Physical collects nothing. No account, no analytics, no ads, no network calls. Your health data stays in Apple Health, and your saved routines back up to your own iCloud. Nothing is ever sent to us. HOW IT WORKS Set your profile once, then just live your week. Workouts you log in Apple Health count automatically, and Physical shows how close you are with reminders that adapt as your rings fill. Try everything free for 7 days, then continue with a subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryansan2001-source.github.io/physical-privacy/ Questions? developer.ryan.mcgee@icloud.com

Screenshots

Train With Jens4 screens
Physical4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Physical at none against Train With Jens's shown. Train With Jens's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train With Jens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Train With Jens versus Physical: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain With JensPhysical
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChristopher HillRyan McGee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Train With Jens

One-time1
  • 12-Week Program$99.99
3 purchases

Physical

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Physical$49.99

Questions

Is Train With Jens free?
Train With Jens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physical free?
Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train With Jens or Physical have ads?
Train With Jens shows ads; Physical does not.

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