Comparison

Upgrado vs Hernova

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

Head to head
About

Upgrado

This application facilitates firmware upgrades for specific Elite indoor trainers. It automatically detects available updates and guides users through the confirmation and installation process. Ensure your trainer is powered and close to your device for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Automatic firmware detection
  • User-confirmed updates
  • Troubleshooting tips
  • Bluetooth connection guidance
Features
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This app is intended to upgrade the firmware of some Elite indoor trainers. The app automatically checks if there’s an available firmware and, if the user confirms, it proceeds with the update. Tips / troubleshooting: - Be sure that the trainer is powered and the blue led is blinking. - Keep the device close to the trainer to improve the transmission - Close the all the app using Bluetooth in background (my E-training, Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, etc…) - If you have problem in the connection, try rebooting the phone/tablet and the trainer. If this doesn’t fix the problem, contact us at myetraining@elite-it.com

About

Hernova

Features
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Hernova is the app that connects you with your coach: your workouts, your nutrition tracking and your conversations in one place. Features: • Your workouts created by your coach, with exercise videos, timers and tracking of your weights, reps and progress • Your nutrition tracking: food journal, meal plans and recipes shared by your coach • Built-in messaging to chat directly with your coach • Progress tracking: weight, measurements, photos, activity and sleep (via Apple Health or Health Connect) • Daily habits, questionnaires and check-ins Designed to support women over 40 in their fitness journey and balanced eating, at the pace set with their coach. Access to the app requires an account with a Hernova coach.

Screenshots

Upgrado4 screens
Hernova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Upgrado at 13.0 against Hernova's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upgrado ships an update every 5 months, Hernova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Upgrado versus Hernova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpgradoHernova
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElite srlEkklo

In-app purchases

None

Upgrado

No in-app purchases

None

Hernova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upgrado free?
Upgrado is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hernova free?
Hernova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Upgrado or Hernova have ads?
Neither Upgrado nor Hernova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upgrado or Hernova?
Upgrado ships an update every 5 months, and Hernova every 2 months. Most recently, Upgrado was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hernova on September 18, 2026.

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