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Sweat vs Nike Training Club

Sweat 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Nike Training Club
Nike Training Club 4.8★ · Free to download 75

Nike Training Club is the better choice for most users due to its entirely free access and wide variety of workout content, despite some recent app stability and UI issues, while Sweat offers more personalized and structured programs for a premium price but suffers from significant technical problems.

Full reviews: Sweat · Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club (NTC) offers a vast library of free workouts, including strength, yoga, and endurance, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Sweat provides structured, women-focused programs and meal plans for a subscription, but recent app crashes and feature removals have frustrated users.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: Nike Training ClubR2R3R11R14
Sweat Sweat offers a wide variety of programs, including strength, barre, and postpartum plans, with options for home or gym workouts and the ability to substitute exercises R2R3R11R14. Users appreciate the structured, planned workouts and the guidance they provide R11. However, recent updates have removed the popular food planner and meal suggestions, which many users relied on and found valuable R36R38R51. Some users also desire the ability to follow more than one program at a time or customize programs further .
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club boasts a wide array of free workouts, including bodyweight, strength, yoga, and endurance, suitable for all levels from beginner to expert R68R74. Users particularly like the coach-led classes and programs R86. However, recent changes to the app format, moving from a list-based view to primarily video-based workouts, have been unpopular with some users who prefer to see workouts beforehand or go at their own pace . There are also requests for better filtering by target muscle groups R81.
Ease of Use tieR1R3R4R8
Sweat Sweat is generally considered user-friendly with clear instructions and easy-to-follow workouts R8. The ability to substitute exercises is a valued feature for flexibility R3. However, some users report issues with workout flow, like not being able to go back to a skipped superset or edit logged workouts R1. There are also complaints about the app recommending programs with equipment even when 'no equipment' is selected R4.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club is praised for being easy to follow with video instructions and accommodating various needs and resources . Users appreciate the clear labeling of workouts by difficulty and length R74R86. However, the app's user interface has been criticized for being disordered and hard to navigate, making it easy to get lost . Many users dislike the current video-heavy format and miss the previous list-based view . There are also issues with the app turning down music automatically during workouts and persistent notification pop-ups .
Reliability & Performance tieR6R9R12R13
Sweat Sweat users frequently report significant issues with app stability and performance. Common complaints include the app crashing before or during workouts, taking a long time to open, and not loading content R6R9R12R13. Some users also experience problems with duplicated logged workouts that cannot be deleted or edited . These technical issues are particularly frustrating given the app's subscription cost R13R24.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club also faces reliability issues, though perhaps less severe than Sweat. Users report frequent login problems, being logged out, and losing progress in programs . Video playback issues, where videos freeze or fail to play, are also common . The app is criticized for not syncing workouts with phones properly and for poor iPad compatibility, with no landscape mode or proper scaling R67R81R85R100. Apple Watch integration is also reported as broken .
Price & Value edge: Nike Training ClubR7R10R13R16
Sweat Sweat is a paid subscription app, and many users feel it is expensive, especially when considering the frequent app crashes and glitches R13R24. Some users feel misled by claims of it being 'free' when it requires payment to access content R10. The recent removal of the food plan has also led some long-term subscribers to feel the app has lost value, questioning if it's still worth the annual subscription R36R38R51. There are also serious complaints about difficulty canceling subscriptions and unauthorized charges R7R16R30.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club is widely praised for being completely free, with users expressing disbelief at the quality and quantity of content available without cost R68R74R86R104. This makes it an excellent value proposition for anyone looking for guided workouts without a financial commitment. Some users, however, still desire more free content or features .
Support tieR7R16R24R30
Sweat Reviews for Sweat do not directly mention customer support interactions, but the recurring issues with app crashes, subscription cancellations, and unauthorized charges suggest that users either aren't getting adequate support or the issues are not being resolved effectively R7R16R24R30.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club users report a lack of app support, particularly when encountering issues like videos not playing or registration problems . Several users mention trying to sign up or log in but not receiving verification codes, with no apparent resolution .
Pick Sweat if

You are a woman looking for highly structured, progressive workout programs, including specialized options like postpartum, and are willing to pay a premium for this content, provided you can tolerate frequent app stability issues R11R14.

Pick Nike Training Club if

You want a completely free workout app with a vast and diverse library of guided workouts, including strength, yoga, and endurance, and are comfortable with a video-centric format and potential login or video playback glitches R68R74R86R104.

Evidence note: The evidence for 'Support' is thin for both apps, primarily inferred from the lack of resolution for recurring technical and billing issues rather than direct mentions of support interactions.

Frequently asked

Is Nike Training Club truly free?
Yes, Nike Training Club is entirely free to download and use, offering a wide array of workouts and programs without any cost R68R74R86R104.
Does Sweat offer meal plans?
Sweat previously offered comprehensive meal plans and a food planner, which many users valued, but these features have recently been removed, leading to disappointment among subscribers R36R38R51.
Are there issues with Sweat crashing?
Yes, many Sweat users report frequent issues with the app crashing, taking a long time to open, or not loading workouts, which significantly impacts their ability to complete routines R6R9R12R13.
Can I use Nike Training Club on an iPad?
While Nike Training Club can be opened on an iPad, many users report that it does not support landscape mode and displays in a small portrait window, making it less user-friendly for the larger screen R67R81R85R100.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Sweat 5/5 · US Keep moving and sweat’n!: I’m really enjoying this app and all the workouts it has to offer. One thing I’d like to see is an eating plan for women in their 40+ years of age. This would help give variety at all levels of fitness and stages of life.
  2. [R3] Sweat 3/5 · US Overall, happy with some suggestions: I’m a regular user of the app and overall I really love it. One feature I especially appreciate is the ability to substitute exercises, because it makes the workouts much more flexible depending on what equipment is available at my gym. That said, I wanted to share some feedback about a couple of areas that could make the app even better. First, I’ve noticed
  3. [R11] Sweat 5/5 · US Don guess your workouts: I love that my workouts for the day/week are planned out for me. I don’t have to think about what to do! I love the programs too! I’ve done many of the strength plans and currently completing the postpartum plan.
  4. [R14] Sweat 5/5 · US Barre with Britney (beginner): Amazing program! I hadn’t worked out since before my baby who is 1 year old now, and it has been a great program to build my strength and endurance, Challenge me, and sculpt my body with great ways to modify until my core got stronger.
  5. [R1] Sweat 1/5 · US Please fix this: The app easily makes it so you skip the superset and then once you start the cooldown you can’t go back and do the superset. PLEASE FIX THIS You should be able to go back to a section of your workout!
  6. [R4] Sweat 2/5 · US Doesn’t work without equipment: I spent 30 minutes setting up the app and answering questions. I was so excited for this app because I needed something to use to help me keep on track and build back up postpartum. However, I made sure I said I didn’t have equipment when answering the questions and it still recommended a program with lots of equipment needed. I then went and manually adjusted it in
  7. [R8] Sweat 5/5 · US Mid year fitness challenge: I loved my first strength workout and the app is very user friendly and amazing.
  8. [R6] Sweat 3/5 · GB Aaaaaaaa: Love the app when I can get in. FREQUENTLY crashes before it opens. Annoying.
  9. [R9] Sweat 3/5 · GB Ok…when it works: Not sure what is happening with the app at the moment but it launches the start screen then drops out immediately. When it works it’s ok - could offer a broader strength range and then ability to swap sets around depending on equipment availability (E.g. if someone is currently using the leg press so you want to skip to another set then come back to it once the equipment is free
  10. [R12] Sweat 3/5 · GB Great workouts but the app crashes: I have followed Kayla Fromm bbg 1.0 and used the SWEAT app for years now. Love the workouts always have. But the app is so so frustrating. It takes at least a minute to open and half the time I end up turning my phone off to try and stop the app crashing. Which is so frustrating when you are at the gym. I have an iPhone 14 and I update the app regularly so it’s
  11. [R13] Sweat 2/5 · US Won’t load!: I got a membership with them and lately it’s just not loading for me or letting me see my workouts. They really charge a lot for an app not to be working.
  12. [R7] Sweat 1/5 · US Poor workout programming and scammy: I had canceled my subscription for this app after signing up for a one year plan months before it was supposed to renew, however, they still tried to charge my card for another year when it came close to the renewal date. The workouts also aren't well programmed and don't follow sound progressive overload principles.
  13. [R10] Sweat 1/5 · US Not free: Don’t claim it’s free and it’s not stop luring to people don’t deserve a star for ur lies
  14. [R16] Sweat 1/5 · US Impossible to deactivate subscription: It’s is extremely difficult to deactivate the subscription.
  15. [R24] Sweat 1/5 · GB The app constantly crashes: The app constantly crashes and I am not able to complete all the weekly workouts. Some days I cannot even open the app! It’s an expensive subscription and I had it now for over 5 years so I am very disappointed and just fed up with constantly having to try multiple times to open the app and complete a workout.
  16. [R30] Sweat 1/5 · GB Money being stolen from account: I had cancelled my subscription months ago and you are still taking money from my account, which is against the law. I have disputed all payments with my bank who have thankfully blocked all payments from being taken. Please can you stop taking my money otherwise I will be forced to take legal action against your company. I have proof of this.
  17. [R68] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US actually best workout app: favorite workout app bc everything is free and good
  18. [R74] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US Perfect for everyone: It’s hard to not mention right away that this is a free app because that’s not the coolest thing about this app. If you are not in shape, but trying to get there, this is for you. There are a variety of workouts clearly labeled from beginner to expert and if you just need some momentum… Pick a 5 to 10 minute workout. You don’t have to commit your whole afternoon, just a few m
  19. [R86] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US How is this free?!: I recently got back into working out and didn’t want to pay for something in case I didn’t stick to it. NTC makes it so easy. They have programs you can follow and coach led classes. You can do little to no equipment or a full gym. They have yoga, endurance, and strength. NTC also has levels of experience making classes easy to chose and filter to pick what’s best for you. Love
  20. [R104] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US Good workouts: Free and guided workouts that motivate you and get you that sweat you need
  21. [R36] Sweat 1/5 · GB Lost value after removing the food plan: I’m very disappointed to open my app today and find the food planner has been removed after purchasing an annual subscription. It’s a good app as far as exercise programs are concerned, I enjoy using it for that. But I really loved the features that had daily meal suggestions and a shopping list, as it made the app unique and convinced me it was worth the
  22. [R38] Sweat 1/5 · GB They removed the food plan: I’ve rated this app 5 stars ever since it was released, but they have hugely downgraded it by removing the food plan. There are barely any vegan recipes now, when there used to be a wide variety before. I could previously set my preference as vegan and have an excellent meal plan. There are like 4 breakfast meals if you search and none are vegan. Prior to this there w
  23. [R51] Sweat 5/5 · US Love love love Sweat BUT…: I truly love this app. But I need a feature added. Back story, in 2023 I was training for the police department and needed to get in shape and used the app and meal plans religiously. But you took away the meal plan calendar, I felt like I lost the weight A LOT faster when your app had it all laid out for me: work outs and what I should eat every day. Can we have an opti
  24. [R67] Nike Training Club 1/5 · US Has no landscape format on IPad, Languages switch incorrectly: It used to display landscape on IPad but not anymore with the app updates. Also Unable to switch the Audio Track to English when the original audio is Spanish. The Audio track shows as ‘English’ when the video is playing in Spanish and no options to switch.
  25. [R81] Nike Training Club 3/5 · US Bring back the iPad version!: Having this variety of workouts has had a massive impact in my ability to keep playing soccer, work without getting injured, and stay positive. I just wish they’d kept the sorting of workouts by muscle group and the iPad version!
  26. [R85] Nike Training Club 1/5 · US Doesn’t Work in Landscape on iPad: As the title says, the app doesn’t work in landscape mode on the iPad. It worked before, now it doesn’t. I have a whole screen in landscape and it is just using a small part of the screen in portrait mode. Absurd and unusable.
  27. [R100] Nike Training Club 1/5 · US iPad format: I hate the iPad format. The video doesn’t just play through like on my phone and it’s not widescreen.

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