Comparison

SH1FT vs CoachFlow

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

Head to head
About

SH1FT

This app empowers group fitness instructors to create and deliver engaging live and online classes. It automates class structuring and cueing, saving instructors time and stress. Instructors can design unique workouts, mix formats, and teach anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automated class structuring and cueing
  • Create unique workout combinations
  • Teach live and online classes
  • Unlimited access to all workouts
  • Cross-format mash-ups
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Our market leading App allows Group Fitness Instructors to teach live and online classes like never before! We have four unique Group Fitness formats and each workout is taught using our App. The App automates the boring stuff (saving huge amounts of time and money) and gives Instructors an easy and fast way to create workouts that are unique to them. SH1FT Fitness Instructors are empowered to deliver engaging, personalised fitness classes where, when and how they want - with zero restrictions. App features: • The App structures the class for you and does the cueing and memorisation if you need it - saving you hours of prep work and taking the stress out of teaching so you can focus on the class in front of you and not what move is coming next. • Unlimited access to EVERY workout from your chosen format/s on the SH1FT App for no extra cost. • The ability to teach anywhere: you can deliver a class in any physical or virtual location that you wish. • Freedom to get creative! Use the SH1FT App to create workout combinations that suit the unique needs of your class. Plus if you are a SQUAD member in multiple SH1FT Fitness formats you have the freedom to create cross format mash-ups using the App.

About

CoachFlow

Streamline your personal training business by managing clients, scheduling sessions, and tracking payments. Create custom workout programs, record client progress, and store important notes all in one convenient platform.

Highlights
  • Client management
  • Session scheduling
  • Payment tracking
  • Workout program creation
  • Progress measurement
  • Client notes
Features
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CoachFlow helps personal trainers manage their business from one place. Manage your clients, schedule one-time or recurring sessions, track paid and unpaid appointments, create workout programmes, record progress measurements, and keep useful client notes. Key features: • Client management • Session calendar • Recurring appointments • Paid and unpaid session tracking • Monthly earnings overview • Workout programme creation and assignment • Client measurements and notes • Free plan for up to 2 clients • CoachFlow Premium for up to 250 clients CoachFlow is designed for personal trainers and coaches. It is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://coachflow-chi.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SH1FT4 screens
CoachFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoachFlow at 100% against SH1FT's 20%. CoachFlow also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). SH1FT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 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. CoachFlow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. SH1FT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, CoachFlow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SH1FT versus CoachFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH1FTCoachFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH1FT LtdJohn White

Customer experience

SH1FT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

CoachFlow

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SH1FT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoachFlow

Subscriptions1
  • CoachFlow Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SH1FT free?
SH1FT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoachFlow free?
CoachFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SH1FT or CoachFlow have ads?
Neither SH1FT nor CoachFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SH1FT or CoachFlow?
SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoachFlow every 6 days. Most recently, SH1FT was updated on November 2, 2026 and CoachFlow on November 10, 2026.

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