# TrueCoach vs The U

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueCoach | The U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecoach/id1439127794/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-u/id1527171221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TrueCoach, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262004848) | [The Digital U, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674041535) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecoach/id1439127794)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coaching
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to upload videos
- 🤝 Good for 2-way communication with coach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unstable
- 👎 Poor user experience after recent update
- 💤 Drains battery life
- 📝 Difficult to log workouts and review history

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-u/id1527171221)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days On-Demand | $39.99 | per month |
| 30 Days On-Demand (Premium) | $74.99 | per month |
| Live Classes | $150.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*