James Smith Academy User Reviews

James Smith Academy
James Smith Academy
Affordable Online Coaching Pty Ltd

Customer Experience

Positive experience75.9% of reviews
Neutral7.1% of reviews
Negative experience17.0% of reviews

~ Based on 112 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is James Smith Academy Safe?

James Smith Academy appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for James Smith Academy is 91/100.

This assessment is based on 93 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.

Safety Analysis

93.5% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.1% of ratings suggest some concerns
5.4% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 93 App Store ratings for James Smith Academy.

Is James Smith Academy Legit?

James Smith Academy appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for James Smith Academy is 73/100.

Based on 73 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

No response when try to cancel

I have emailed to cancel and also messaged. Total radio silence. They message lots before this point so no I have to contact my bank to block future payments. Really disappointed as I like James from his videos and his open/honest philosophy to capitalism so I’m sure he would not be too happy with the service I have received too
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Simple and effective!

Great app for keeping you motivated and on track with progressive overload.

Lots of improvements have been made since the launch of the new UI. I love that your workout syncs immediately so if your app gets ejected from memory you don’t have to start the workout again and click through all the exercises you previously completed. Nice work, team!

A few little UX niggles in the updated interface that the old one had covered. One being that when you tap a previously entered weight it should select all of the old numbers so you can overwrite it without having to delete first.

It’d be nice to reward loyal users after X months with a new workout. Like a loyalty bonus.

Anyway, great app. Get on it!
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Absolutely worth it

I gotta say when I was thinking of joining this I was very sceptical.
I opted for the premium plan as I wanted to do the 12 weeks challenge,and I can honestly say it the best platform I’ve used James smith has absolutely nailed this.

The support you get from the coaches on this app is second to none.
The app itself helps you hit goals,Tracking steps, calories and sleep
You get workouts , videos on nutrition stretching , training
It also connects to your Apple watch and the health app and I believe Fitbit
I can’t recommend this app enough
Oh and the Facebook group is top draw
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Totally Worth it

Been a member for a couple of years now, re-started resistance training & fitness after 10 years off, the coaching / programming is great, and great value, seen great results, and progress keeps getting chipped away at, it isn’t a full hand holding service (ie. What weights you should use per exercise, what should I eat) and I like that a lot about it, plus I like you get various coaches replying for different viewpoints on anything you are struggling with in life, if you want a structured plan to crack on with it’s absolutely banging
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AOC helped me achieve more than I ever expected!

I joined in April expecting a structured strength training programme and some coach support, but got so much more. The coaches on the premium plan are always accessible to advise and motivate, and the Facebook community group are all there to share the load when you struggle to get up and out to the gym or need a proverbial kick up the backside! Commit to it and you will achieve.
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2 months in and 7kg down!

AOC has literally been the first program I’ve managed to follow and enjoy. The 24/7 access to coaches really is that, and they’re such lovely, helpful people who really take an interest in you and give you so much motivation to meet your goals. The exercise programs are catered to exactly what you want personally and tracking food with a protein goal has really helped me understand the foods I need to be eating to have a healthy diet. I couldn’t recommend it more.
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App Crashing during workout tracking

Regular crashing of app during recording workouts, great app otherwise.

Latest UI update is broken and a step backwards

This latest UI update is not working for me (functionality or design).

Supersets are less obviously marked too, I don’t know how many times I’ve missed them. It’s a real step backwards.

I can’t save notes because it claims it has no connection, which is poor UX given I shouldn’t require a connection for that functionality or ANY functionality while working out for that fact. My connection is fine, I’m streaming music and browsing social media between sets just fine.

I can’t tell what sets have been done once they’ve been ticked. The green tick disappears which I assume is a bug related to “not being connected” seeing as the red banner appears every time I tick a set as done.

I also can’t update the weights I use if I increase them because again, the app’s functionality is strangely predicated on an online connection.

iOS 18 on iPhone 13 Mini

The Captcha on the support portal is also broken not allowing me to submit this through the proper channel.

Previously a stellar service and had no problems recommending it. It’s unusable with this UX, it’s a real shame and I cannot recommend it as is. Hopefully the bugs are down to not testing enough. I hope the UX/UI is fixed soon too.
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Fantastic app and support

This app and the whole team are absolutely amazing!! The workouts are fantastic and can be changed or adapted to suit any ability and available equipment from home or the gym. The coaching team are just so supportive and have helped me through some pretty difficult times this year, for which I am truly grateful so thank you so much!! I cannot recommend highly enough, sign up, you won’t regret it!!!
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GET SWOL INT

James, his platform and trainers, provide a realistic sustainable approach to the fundamentals of health and fitness without scamming you out of hundreds of dollars. I was lured in by his dry, witty humoured emails. I saw a real human helping real people achieve their goals. I can credit myself for my hard work but his platform has allowed me to establish my own power without comparison to the unrealistic expectations I had on myself following plastic , girly, petite influences that I used to get so bogged down on. I am me, I have never been happier being me. I cannot recommend this community enough, thank you to James and the amazing team
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Keeps me on track!

This is an excellent and affordable way to get coaching whatever your goals. The app allows you to track progress, receive tailor made programs and the regular contact with a coach keeps you in line!! There’s also a lot of helpful fitness and health information that you can access as and when you need. It’s definitely provided me with the framework and discipline I needed.
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Great app and coaching!

Easy to use app, with supportive coaching, knowledgeable and friendly coaches keeping you on track!

Excellent app

Am just at the end of a 12 week challenge which I’ve really enjoyed.

The app is easy to use & the coach support and training plans are incredibly easy to follow.

If you’re looking for a great training program with accountability then look no further than this app.

Nothing compares to AOC

I’ve used other training platforms before, but none compare to AOC. I have the premium package, and the training programs are perfect for what I’m after and the trainers are super responsive if I have questions about what they have assigned. The weekly coach check ins are great at holding me accountable, and anytime I have a question the team jump on and give me all the information or help I need. I have never been more confident in the fact that I will meet my goals using this app & subscription. I also specifically love that they outline my calories and protein intake but don’t give me a meal plan, I prefer to take control of what I’m eating but they also have meal suggestions in the app as well which is great for inspo. It’s absolutely the best thing I have done for my health & fitness and I’m starting to really enjoy going to the gym again. 10/10 recommend to anyone, no matter the experience.
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Super helpful for health and fitness

I’ve been using the AOC app for a year or so. I find the team super helpful whether it be practical exercise advice, lifestyle tips, mindset shifts and relationships with food and body image. The only limitation is the limits of being app focused and online but the value for money is fantastic. Highly recommend!
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Highly recommend

I have always struggled to keep myself accountable with diet and workouts. The support and knowledge this app provides has helped me immensely along my fitness journey. The app has useful nutritional theory, demos of workouts and great recipes but most importantly amazing coaches to help along the way. All of the above has improved my relationship with food and it no longer feels impossible to reach my goals on a daily basis. Workouts are enjoyable and for the first time ever I feel like I’ve made good progress!
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Amazing app and coaching

This app is the best! My coaches in my pocket! You may not get 1:1 coaching with AOC but you’ll feel like it. The coaches respond to all my requests / queries promptly and sensitively. They’ve asked me great questions, been my cheerleaders and, I feel, have got to know me well over the last few months. I am well supported here. I particularly also like the videos showing me how to do the exercises correctly. I refer to these often The app is constantly being updated and improved too. I love it! I can’t see any reason to go anywhere else for my fitness needs
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The best fitness app

I highly recommend this app because you have great workout programs, great personal trainers who keep you accountable and the price is next to none. 10/10😊

Great way to reach your goals!

I started using this app while I was trying to get back on my feet after breaking my foot. I really enjoyed the encouragement of the team of trainers and the fact that they asked if I had any restrictions while working out. They’ve helped me loose the weight I had gained while sitting around for three months and have made me re think my relationship with food! I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to make a positive change in their lives to try this app out!
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new update

Not a fan of the new update- I’m out.