CrossFit vs Panda CrossFit Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrossFit
Access daily workouts with scaling options, track your progress, and engage with the global community. Stay updated with the latest news, athlete stories, and coaching insights. Participate in the CrossFit Games season by logging scores and following leaderboards.
- Daily WODs with scaling options
- CrossFit Games participation and livestream
- Workout logging and progress tracking
- Newsfeed with training content and athlete stories
- Leaderboard and score submission
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What started as your home for the CrossFit Games now brings the full CrossFit experience to your fingertips: the Workout of the Day (WOD), the latest content from the CrossFit education team, and everything you need to watch and participate in the CrossFit Games season. Log your Open scores, follow the leaderboard, and watch the Games livestream. The CrossFit app is where the global CrossFit community comes together—all year round. Ready for the 2026 CrossFit Games? So are we. But this year, there’s something to come back for every day—whether you’re chasing the podium or just starting out. Inside the App: Newsfeed – Fuel your journey with fresh tips, athlete stories, coaching insights, and training content straight from CrossFit HQ. Workouts – Access the daily WOD from CrossFit.com, complete with scaling options for every fitness level. Follow it as your main program or save your favorite workouts for future inspiration. Competition – Join the CrossFit Games season from anywhere. View the schedule, complete the workouts, submit Open scores, track your rank on the leaderboard, stream events, and follow athlete profiles—all in one hub. Progress – Log your results on benchmark workouts and key lifts to see your progress and stay on track.
Panda CrossFit Lab
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Welcome to the official Panda Performance Lab app—your all-access pass to crushing goals, tracking gains, and staying connected to the crew that pushes you harder. Whether you're chasing new PRs, booking your next class, or fueling off the energy of your teammates, everything you need is right here. Reserve your spot in classes with a tap, log your lifts and metcons, and watch your progress stack up over time. Track every PR, every benchmark, every win—because the numbers don't lie, and your growth deserves to be celebrated. See exactly how far you've come and where you're headed next. This isn't just about your personal performance—it's about the community that makes Panda Performance Lab unstoppable. Drop comments on your teammates' workouts, throw down some love when they hit a new PR, and stay fired up between sessions. The leaderboard keeps the competition alive, and the feed keeps the connection strong. Manage your membership, handle billing, and keep everything organized without breaking a sweat. Your fitness journey just got a whole lot smoother—and a whole lot more connected. Download the Panda Performance Lab app and bring the energy with you, wherever you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Panda CrossFit Lab at 3 against CrossFit's 1. Panda CrossFit Lab also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossFit | Panda CrossFit Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CrossFit, Inc. | Panda Performance Lab |
Bugs and requests
CrossFit
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and frequent logouts
- Leaderboard data not loading or updating
- Crashing on score submission
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect or missing workout information
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to follow multiple athletes
- More customization options for leaderboards
- Percentile rankings for workouts
- Comprehensive athlete profiles
- Improved sync with website data
Panda CrossFit Lab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CrossFit
No in-app purchases
Panda CrossFit Lab
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CrossFit free?
Is Panda CrossFit Lab free?
Do CrossFit or Panda CrossFit Lab have ads?
Which is updated more often, CrossFit or Panda CrossFit Lab?
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