# UP Transform vs Coach Icarus

The clearest difference is rating: Coach Icarus at 5.0 against UP Transform's 3.5. Coach Icarus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). UP Transform's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UP Transform sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Coach Icarus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coach Icarus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UP Transform has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UP Transform | Coach Icarus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-transform/id1476223525/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-icarus/id6789511547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UP Fitness Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476223524) | [Kessy Similien](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789511549) |

## What reviewers say

### UP Transform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-transform/id1476223525)

This app creates personalized diet plans with daily calorie and macronutrient targets based on your goals and lifestyle. It provides weekly meal plans, shopping lists, and tools to track your progress, including diet, sleep, and body weight, to help you achieve life-changing health and fitness results.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet plans, Daily calorie and macronutrient targets, 7-day meal plans with recipes, Automated shopping lists, Food diary and calorie counter, Progress tracking (weight, photos, etc.), Integration with GoogleFit/Apple Health

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $80.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one tracking platform (food, workouts, sleep, steps, measurements)
- 📊 Comprehensive data visualization and progress graphs
- 🎯 Accurate verified food database with macro calculations
- 📸 Progress photo comparison feature with overlay function
- 🤝 Trainer communication and accountability features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Multiple bugs affecting core functionality
- ⚠️ Poor syncing with Apple Health causing data corruption
- ⚠️ Inconsistent calorie calculations and macro summation errors
- ❌ Recent updates removed key features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or launch
- Meal plan generation fails
- Calorie calculations incorrect and don't sum properly
- Macro calculations show over limit when exactly met
- Progress graphs display errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload progress pictures, girths, and fat tissue measurements
- Copy meals from previous day functionality
- Water intake tracking in cups (not just liters)
- More than 3 meals per day option
- Manual sync option for data


### Coach Icarus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-icarus/id6789511547)

This app analyzes your Garmin data to provide personalized running coaching, including daily readiness scores and adaptive training plans for various race distances. It offers clear feedback on your performance and helps you understand your body's recovery and training load.

**Highlights:** Personalized coaching and feedback, Daily readiness score, Adaptive training plans, Race goal setting, Detailed run analysis, Body metrics tracking, Garmin data integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UP Transform free?

UP Transform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coach Icarus free?

Coach Icarus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UP Transform or Coach Icarus?

Coach Icarus is rated higher. UP Transform averages 3.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Coach Icarus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UP Transform or Coach Icarus have ads?

Neither UP Transform nor Coach Icarus shows ads.

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