Comparison

Stryd vs Force USA

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

Head to head
About

Stryd

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Highlights
  • Personalized run training plans
  • Stride-by-stride guidance
  • Optimal pacing for every run
  • In-depth performance insights
  • Race planning and optimization
  • Fitness trend analysis
Features
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**Stryd learns what kind of runner you are and adapts to your ever improving fitness to prescribe run training that is personalized and specific to your skill set. You receive sweet spot run training guidance that will train you to improve your performance and continually build on those gains for weeks, months, and even years at a time. Through a combination of advanced sensor technology and an automated training ecosystem, you will be given your personalized & optimal training routine, stride-by-stride guidance during every run, and in-depth insights that help all runners, from beginners to Olympic champions, regularly push their running performance to the next level. How to start with Stryd: New to Stryd? This app requires the Stryd pod in order to use the app. Already have Stryd? You can sign in with your Stryd account, pair your pod, and get started with the app. Perfect Pacing During Every Run: Stryd accounts for your speed, slope, run form, fatigue, and wind to deliver perfect, precise, and painless pacing. This is accomplished with the Stryd pod. The pod is filled with motion & environmental sensors that comprehensively determine your running effort in nearly every running condition. With this info, you can evenly pace every run, which means you get the performance enhancing benefits from each training session — without undue fatigue. Sweet Spot Training Every Day: Stryd learns who you are as a runner and then prescribes daily training that is personalized to your current fitness. Next, you can import these workouts on your sportswatch and receive stride-by-stride guidance so you run at the right performance-enhancing intensity from start to finish. You stay in the training sweet spot, where you are perfectly balancing stress and rest, so that you receive the maximal benefits from each session and continue to improve. Automated Insights That Keep You Improving: Stryd analyzes and compares your similar training sessions against each other to let you know how your fitness is trending. You will know how much your recent training is paying off if you are moving in the right direction. If there is an opportunity to do better, you can quickly identify if you need to update your routine so you can keep the improvements coming. Continually Beat Your Race Times: Stryd plans your perfect race for you. Stryd can account for the unique layout of your race course, the weather, the altitude, your skillset, and your overall fitness to prescribe a race plan that will ensure you perform at your peak capability. You will step up to the starting line with confidence knowing that you will run your best race possible. ----- Note that, Stryd uses GPS in the background to track your running distance and pace, and continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Stryd also integrates with the Health app in order to get access to the heart rate data from Apple Watch. Additionally, Stryd integrates with Apple Health. This allows Stryd to automatically update your weight, access your heart rate data, and save activity data to your Health app.

About

Force USA

This app provides custom strength training programs designed for the equipment you own, maximizing your gains with expert-designed workouts. Discover new exercises, track your progress, and enjoy time-efficient sessions for superior results at home.

Highlights
  • Custom strength programs for owned equipment
  • Maximizes gains with expert-designed workouts
  • 300+ movement ideas and tutorials
  • Progress tracking
  • Time-efficient workout plans
  • Low-friction interface
Features
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The search is over. Finally, an App that delivers custom strength programs for equipment you own. Programs built to maximize gains. From strength coaches that know how to get results. 1. A tailored strength training experience built to maximize your potential The Force USA, all-in-one trainers, provide a tried and true strength training experience. Compact design meets commercial quality for an unsurpassed home training experience. Our Training App offers customized workout plans built to avoid wasting time during your session. We have customized the session flow at Force USA to deliver the most time-efficient workout. 2. Feel motivated with new workout ideas and progress tracking Packed with 300+ movement ideas and tutorials, the Training App will bring fresh workout ideas and challenges. Bring new challenges and enhanced results. Find new ways to train with friends and family. Introduce new people to your training space with workout plans for the whole family. 3. See fast results with time-efficient workout plans Training at home is an excellent way to avoid disruptions and stay "in the zone." The team at Force USA built the Training App to keep you "in the zone." It has a low-friction interface to keep you focused on your next set. Tracking session data will see you smashing out quality workouts in record time. The Training App will keep you on track during your session. You can rest easy knowing your workouts are bringing superior results. 4. Get the most from your equipment with hundreds of movement tutorials. Force USA equipment has unrivaled exercise and movement compatibility. The Training App provides hundreds of movement and exercise tutorials. Our strength coaches are experts at maximizing the capability of your equipment and bringing new movement ideas into your training. Thanks to the Force USA Training App, you will experience a new world of possibility. Get in the zone and stay in the zone with the Force USA training App. A home strength solution that saves time and delivers ultimate convenience. The Force USA Training App. The most efficient way to get the shape and strength you want

Screenshots

Stryd4 screens
Force USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stryd at 4.0 against Force USA's 2.8. Stryd also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). Force USA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stryd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Force USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stryd holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stryd has 240 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Stryd's written reviews are positive against 33% of Force USA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stryd ships an update every 3 days, Force USA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stryd versus Force USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrydForce USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (240 ratings) — better2.8 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings240 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthlete ArchitectForce USA

Customer experience

Stryd

All ratings240 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.4%

Force USA

All ratings48 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral17.2%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

Stryd

From 240 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate power data
  • 🔍 Detailed analytics and insights
  • 🤖 Helpful training plans and coaching
  • ⚖️ Balanced training approach
  • 🌍 Works well for indoor and outdoor runs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 💸 Expensive device and subscription
  • 📚 Convoluted setup and instructions
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time audio feedback
  • 🧭 Inconsistent distance and pace tracking

Force USA

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good starting point
  • 👍 Great equipment
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Love the machine
  • 👍 Good idea for an app

Room to improve

  • 😞 Clunky and not user-friendly
  • 😞 Rarely updated
  • 😞 Not improved upon
  • 😞 Sessions don't allow time to change exercises
  • 😞 Instructional videos sometimes show wrong exercise/form

Bugs and requests

Stryd

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during runs
  • Syncing issues with Garmin and other devices
  • Inaccurate data recording and reporting
  • Unreliable connectivity with Bluetooth devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable training plans and workouts
  • Integration with more fitness apps and devices
  • Enhanced social features and community support
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Treadmill calibration and incline adjustment

Force USA

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Sessions don't give time to change exercises
  • Instructional videos sometimes show wrong exercise/form
  • Advertised features 'coming soon' with no progress
  • App regularly wipes all progress
  • App asks to select new program, loses progress
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  • Cannot skip days or move on
  • App takes user to week 9 of a program without prior completion
  • App crashes
  • App stuck loading
  • App stops saving workout
  • App will not progress past Week 3 Day 1
  • Videos don't work, cause crashes
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot change equipment selected after install
  • Cannot change goals after install
  • App doesn't load video properly or not at all
  • No way to go back within an active program
  • Videos don't play when on the exercise
  • Minor bug when onboarding: pressing back takes to 1st screen

Requested features

37 requests
  • Support for sliding bench exercises
  • Complete workout routines
  • Ability to build own workouts
  • Audible alarm for countdown
  • Option to build own exercise routine
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  • Add exercises to pre-planned routines
  • Search option for workouts
  • Audio to accompany countdown and reps
  • Maintenance and attachment tutorials
  • Add Tandem Tower and swivel seat attachment exercises
  • Add Functional Trainer Rack (FTR)
  • Add C20 to equipment list
  • Add G15 specific exercises
  • Add G1 and G12 specific exercises
  • Add leg curl adapter 'how to' section
  • Front and side view for tutorials
  • Tutorials on changing/attaching equipment
  • Option to turn on audible alarm
  • Ability to add exercises to pre-planned routines
  • Add bicep curls and triceps, or chest flys to exercises
  • Add exercise add button
  • Improve session flow for exercise changes
  • Add maintenance information
  • Add attachment information
  • Add G3 weight/rep tracking
  • Add ability to edit weight/reps after workout
  • Overview of each program
  • Back button for workouts
  • Scroll through whole days program
  • Fix editing finished workout
  • Make videos playable at start of each exercise or during rest
  • Ability to change equipment selected
  • Ability to change goals (weight loss vs strength)
  • More customizable options for equipment
  • Add Jammer arms support for G15
  • Make use of different ratio pulleys
  • Fix bug where pressing back on onboarding takes to first screen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stryd

Subscriptions1
  • Stryd Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
None

Force USA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stryd free?
Stryd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Force USA free?
Force USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stryd or Force USA?
Stryd is rated higher. Stryd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Force USA averages 2.8 from 48 ratings.
Do Stryd or Force USA have ads?
Neither Stryd nor Force USA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stryd or Force USA?
Stryd ships an update every 3 days, and Force USA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stryd was updated on October 13, 2026 and Force USA on October 9, 2026.

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