Comparison

TrueCoach vs The U

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

Head to head
About

TrueCoach

This platform empowers fitness coaches to streamline client management and deliver personalized training. It offers tools for creating custom workouts, tracking progress, and direct client communication, allowing trainers to focus on coaching.

Highlights
  • Custom workout builder
  • Exercise video library
  • Client messaging
  • Workout scheduling and tracking
  • Progress metric monitoring
  • Nutrition logging
Features
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TrueCoach is the number one platform for coaches and trainers who want to manage more clients with less admin work. Our easy to use workout builder features a 900+ video exercise library, plus the ability to upload your own videos or even migrate them over from YouTube or Instagram directly. We want to help eliminate accountability issues which is why we built a robust internal messaging function so you can connect and engage with all of your clients on one platform. Spend more time doubling down on what you enjoy and that's engaging with clients, tracking and measuring their data, and delivering the highest level coaching experience possible. A TrueCoach account is required. If you are downloading this app, you are a client of a trainer who has chosen to level up and subscribe to the best-personalized coaching app on the market. • Coaches can easily program custom workouts and rest days for their clients • Clients can see their workout schedule, and coaches can track completed and missed workouts • Demo video library to demonstrate proper form, or upload a custom demo video • Clients can message coaches, and leave their own custom photos and videos for analysis • Keep track of key metrics so you can monitor progress • Log your nutrition info Ditch the clunky emails, spreadsheets, and text messages and start getting real results with TrueCoach today.

About

The U

Receive personalized workout plans from specialists based on your health history and goals. Engage in interactive live-streamed classes with real-time feedback from trainers, or access a library of on-demand content. Programs are also available for specific medical conditions.

Highlights
  • Customized workout prescriptions
  • Live interactive at-home classes
  • On-demand workout library
  • Doctor-endorsed programs for medical conditions
  • Nutrition and meditation guidance
  • Real-time trainer feedback
Features
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CUSTOMIZED PRESCRIPTION w/ PRESCRIPTFIT® Start with a complimentary consult with one of The U’s specialists, who will use your health history and goals to provide a recommended weekly prescription of strength, cardio and recovery workouts. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ EYES-ON-YOU AT-HOME WORKOUTS Get feedback and modifications tailored to YOUR body with The U’s team of LIVE trainers who see you, motivate you and hold you accountable. With 2 coaches on every class, our revolutionary, at-home, interactive workouts provide the sense of community you’ve come to expect from an in-person class, all while ensuring you’re moving safely and effectively. CONVENIENT, PRACTICAL ON DEMAND CONTENT Adhere to your customized Prescription with The U’s On Demand library, featuring strength, cardio and recovery workouts in various time formats to fit in your schedule. Filter to find what you need and save your favorites for future access. DOCTOR-ENDORSED PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL CONDITONS Take out the guesswork of what types of movement are safe and suitable for your diagnosis with our PrescriptFit® pre-built programs for medical conditions. Designed and approved by our Advisory Board, these 6-week programs allow you to build up confidence in body and mind through trusted, strategic progressions. LIFESTYLE CONTENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Compliment your workouts with tips and guidance on nutrition, meditation and breath work with quick, educational videos from The U’s health coaches. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED, EVER. ALL LEVEL WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED, ALWAYS. QUESTIONS? Contact us directly at info@morethanjustagym.com.

Screenshots

TrueCoach4 screens
The U4 screens

Verdict

The call

TrueCoach and The U both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The U's written reviews are positive against 41% of TrueCoach's. TrueCoach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (36K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. The U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. TrueCoach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TrueCoach against 5.0 for The U. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrueCoach has 36K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of TrueCoach's written reviews are positive against 100% of The U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrueCoach ships an update every 3 weeks, The U every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TrueCoach versus The U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueCoachThe U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (36K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTrueCoach, Inc.The Digital U, LLC

Customer experience

TrueCoach

All ratings35,628 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews515 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative42.9%

The U

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TrueCoach

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not uploading properly
  • Workout data not saving
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Scrolling and navigation issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Apple Health/Watch
  • Ability to edit/rearrange workouts
  • Better workout tracking and data visualization
  • Improved video upload functionality

The U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TrueCoach

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The U

Subscriptions3
  • 30 Days On-Demand1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • 30 Days On-Demand (Premium)1 Month trial$74.991 Month
  • Live Classes$150.001 Month

Questions

Is TrueCoach free?
TrueCoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The U free?
The U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrueCoach or The U?
The U is rated higher. TrueCoach averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while The U averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do TrueCoach or The U have ads?
Neither TrueCoach nor The U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrueCoach or The U?
TrueCoach ships an update every 3 weeks, and The U every 2 months. Most recently, TrueCoach was updated on October 19, 2026 and The U on October 11, 2026.

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