# Navy PFA Calc vs 1st Phorm

The clearest difference is price: 1st Phorm at Free against Navy PFA Calc's $1.99. 1st Phorm also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 315) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Navy PFA Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

1st Phorm is free to download; Navy PFA Calc costs $1.99 up front. 1st Phorm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Navy PFA Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Navy PFA Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Phorm has 5.6K ratings behind it against 315, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Navy PFA Calc's written reviews are positive against 70% of 1st Phorm's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navy PFA Calc | 1st Phorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-pfa-calc/id823959487/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#82** |
| Size | 77 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crash Test Dummy Limited, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588227682) | [First Phorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445819599) |

## What reviewers say

### Navy PFA Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-pfa-calc/id823959487)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Calculate US Navy Physical Fitness Assessments (PFA), Physical Readiness Tests (PRT), Body Composition Assessments (BCA), and Combat Fitness Tests (CFT). Supports various cardio options and includes event goal calculations with precise rounding for measurements.

**Highlights:** Supports all approved bikes, BCA calculator with 1/4 inch precision, Height/weight calculator with rounding, Saved entered values for quick recalculations, Full cardio option support, Event goal calculator, Support for users >5000ft

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 🚀 Efficient calculation of alternative cardio
- 👍 Great for personal fitness goals
- 👍 Helpful for planning PT goals for sailors
- 👍 Useful for graduating FEP and achieving scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Bike cardio calculator inaccurate
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 📉 Not accurate for body fat percentage
- 🐛 Score calculator doesn't work
- 🐛 Elliptical entries return failure

**Reported bugs**

- Treadmill deleted but still testable
- Crashes to desktop
- Body fat percentage calculation off
- Score calculator not working
- Elliptical entries failing

**Requested features**

- Add developer email for issues
- Add phone number keypad for calculations
- Add 'tab' key or arrows for navigation
- Automatic calculation on 'return' key press
- Include Navy Instruction for physical readiness


### 1st Phorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers personalized fitness and nutrition plans, including custom workouts and simple meal tracking with barcode scanning or photo logging. It connects users with certified coaches for ongoing support and accountability, alongside educational content and community features.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition tracking, Customizable workouts, 1-on-1 coaching, Goal and habit tracking, Community support, Transformation challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard: Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium: Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Standard: Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium: Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Life changing
- 👍 User friendly
- 🤝 Great community and support
- 🧠 Comprehensive education and guidance
- 🔑 Personalized coaching and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 📤 Difficulty inputting and saving food items
- 🤖 Impersonal and automated coaching responses
- 💰 Recent price increases
- 🚫 Lack of free version options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not loading properly
- Food and weight data disappearing
- Login and account issues after updates
- Inconsistent step tracking

**Requested features**

- Calendar view to manage workouts
- Apple Health integration
- Customizable workout plans
- Improved food database and barcode scanning
- Ability to adjust macros in meal plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navy PFA Calc free?

Navy PFA Calc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1st Phorm free?

1st Phorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Navy PFA Calc or 1st Phorm?

Navy PFA Calc is rated higher. Navy PFA Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while 1st Phorm averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Navy PFA Calc or 1st Phorm have ads?

Neither Navy PFA Calc nor 1st Phorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Navy PFA Calc or 1st Phorm?

Navy PFA Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and 1st Phorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Navy PFA Calc was updated on October 23, 2026 and 1st Phorm on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Navy PFA Calc or 1st Phorm?

Navy PFA Calc currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and 1st Phorm at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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