Comparison

PT Distinction vs Team ARF

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

Head to head
About

PT Distinction

This app connects clients with their personal trainers, allowing them to access training programs, assessments, and coaching. Clients can also record exercise technique videos and track their results directly within the application.

Highlights
  • View training programs
  • Access assessments and coaching
  • Track progress and results
  • Record exercise technique videos
  • Communicate with trainer via messages
Features
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PT Distinction is the industry leading personal training software designed for world class personal trainers and their clients. This app is for clients of trainers who use PT Distinction to accompany their training. Clients can only use the app if they are working with a trainer who uses PT Distinction. If you're a client, ask your trainer for your account details so you can login to this app. Features - View your training programs, assessments, coaching, tracking, and messages in app. - Video your exercise technique, record results quickly and respond to messages.

About

Team ARF

Features
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Action Reaction Fitness is an online health and fitness coaching platform designed for busy individuals who want real, sustainable results without guesswork. Built around the belief that fitness should work around your life — not the other way around — this app connects clients directly with their coach and provides everything needed to train, eat, and build habits with confidence. Coaching & Programming At the core of the app is personalised programming delivered directly to each client. Training plans are built around individual goals, schedules, and experience levels, and are updated regularly based on progress and feedback. Whether a client is training at a gym, at home, or on the road, their programme is always accessible and ready to go. Workouts include exercise descriptions, sets, reps, and progressions — giving clients clarity at every session. Nutrition Guidance Nutrition support is integrated into the coaching experience. Clients receive guidance tailored to their specific goals, whether that's fat loss, muscle building, performance, or general health. Rather than rigid meal plans that fall apart under real-life pressure, the approach focuses on building sustainable eating habits that fit around work, family, and lifestyle. Coaches can track client check-ins and adjust recommendations based on how each individual is progressing. Habit Building & Accountability Lasting results come from consistent behaviour, not short-term effort. The app supports habit-building through structured check-ins, goal tracking, and regular touchpoints between coach and client. Clients log their progress, complete weekly reviews, and stay accountable to the process — not just the outcome. This framework helps identify what's working, where adjustments are needed, and keeps momentum going between sessions. In-App Messaging & Coach Communication Direct, ongoing communication between coach and client is built into the platform. Clients can message their coach, ask questions, share updates, and receive feedback in real time — without needing to switch between different tools or platforms. This makes the coaching relationship more responsive and ensures clients never feel like they're navigating their health journey alone. Client Experience The app is designed to be straightforward and practical. Clients access their programme, log workouts, review nutrition guidance, complete check-ins, and communicate with their coach — all in one place. For coaches, the platform provides a clear overview of each client's activity, check-in history, and progress, enabling timely and informed support. Action Reaction Fitness is built for people who are serious about their health and want a coaching experience that goes beyond generic content or one-size-fits-all plans. The programme adapts as clients progress, the coach stays engaged throughout, and the platform keeps everything organised and accessible. This is fitness coaching that meets clients where they are — practical, personalised, and built around real life. *App access requires a paid coaching plan. Terms Of Use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy Medical Disclaimer: This app does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. The information and guidance provided within the app are for general fitness and wellbeing purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, changing your nutrition, or making decisions regarding your health.

Screenshots

PT Distinction3 screens
Team ARF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PT Distinction at none against Team ARF's 1. 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. Team ARF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per month. PT Distinction asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PT Distinction versus Team ARF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPT DistinctionTeam ARF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPT Distinction LtdDerek Albertsen

Bugs and requests

PT Distinction

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • App randomly loses data mid-workout
  • Autocorrect feature not working
  • Update pop-up appears every time
  • Workouts not interactive enough
  • App not keeping track of workouts or giving stats
Show 25 more
  • Impossible to sign in, password reset does nothing
  • App crashes regularly, needs frequent reloading/reinstalling
  • Saving meal adherence never works
  • Workout data cleared when hitting back button
  • App crashes mid-workout, losing progress
  • App quits when switching to another app or locking phone
  • Starts from Home Screen when away from app for a few seconds
  • Workout tutorial videos stop phone music
  • Video won't rotate from portrait to landscape on iPad
  • App crashes repeatedly, unable to access workouts
  • App overwrites previous set data for exercises
  • App crashes when opening any Workout
  • Slow open/close animation for navigation menu
  • Message alerts not sent to trainer's phone
  • Video sound issues, no sound on videos
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Customized app was a waste of money
  • Reminders to clients stop being sent
  • App is slow and glitchy
  • Pictures and videos don't come through from clients
  • App freezes when switching screens or locking phone
  • Not compatible with Apple Watch
  • Cannot upload videos recorded through app if more than a few seconds
  • Order of inputting reps and weight seems backwards
  • App doesn't allow adding items done outside the program

Requested features

25 requests
  • Upload photos/screenshots to workouts
  • Autocorrect/spellcheck in notes
  • Display previous weight and reps for exercises
  • Allow uploading videos from photo library
  • Offline mode for logging workouts
Show 20 more
  • Swap workouts for clients
  • Update rep number and weights for clients
  • Timeline view of logs
  • Make clock/timer bigger and more accessible
  • Fix notes deletion issue
  • Downloadable workouts for offline use
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve calendar view for trainers
  • More in-depth tutorials
  • Allow users to create workouts if trainer hasn't
  • Add spellcheck to notes field
  • Allow jumping ahead in workouts/circuits
  • Improve color contrast and type size for WCAG compliance
  • Ability to add cardio workouts easily
  • Make password reset available on login screen
  • Allow users to fill out forms on the app
  • Make video playback compatible with phone silent mode
  • Fix video rotation issue on iPad
  • Improve trainer app functionality (view programs, schedules, message alerts)

Team ARF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PT Distinction

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Team ARF

Subscriptions1
  • App Subs$99.991 Month

Questions

Is PT Distinction free?
PT Distinction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Team ARF free?
Team ARF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PT Distinction or Team ARF have ads?
Neither PT Distinction nor Team ARF shows ads.

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