# HumanGO vs Vert

The clearest difference is ads: HumanGO at none against Vert's shown. Vert's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 47%) and ratings volume (75 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HumanGO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Vert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HumanGO against 4.4 for Vert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 75 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of HumanGO's written reviews are positive against 77% of Vert's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HumanGO | Vert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humango-ai-training-planner/id1554430755/reviews)** | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HumanGo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554430757) | [Vertrun INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560376615) |

## What reviewers say

### HumanGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humango-ai-training-planner/id1554430755)

This AI-powered fitness coach creates personalized training plans for runners, cyclists, and triathletes. It adapts to your schedule, fitness level, and recovery needs, offering real-time feedback and progress tracking. Connect with wearables for seamless data integration and join a community for motivation.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI coaching, Personalized running plans, Cycling training programs, Triathlon coaching, Dynamic workout adjustments, Wearable integration, Progress and analytics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fitness | $8.99 | per month |
| Essential | $16.99 | per month |
| endurance | $18.99 | per month |
| all star | $28.99 | per month |
| Premium | $28.99 | per month |
| Fitness (annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Essential (Annual) | $155.99 | per year |
| endurance (annual) | $169.99 | per year |
| all star (annual) | $259.99 | per year |
| Premium (annual) | $264.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great training plans
- 💡 Flexible workout customization
- 🚀 Seamless integration with wearables (Garmin, Apple Watch, etc.)
- 💡 AI coach provides motivation and feedback
- 💡 Can create customized plans based on goals and fitness level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 App crashing and freezing
- 🐛 Login and connection issues
- 🐛 Poor user interface and clunky design
- 🐛 AI not always accurate or helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Constant connection errors (e.g., 'Failure: unexpected error 426')
- Login issues on iPhone and other devices
- Apple Watch integration problems (app not appearing, not syncing)
- Time zone errors when setting location
- Workouts deleted when a day off is entered

**Requested features**

- More language options (Spanish mentioned)
- Improved user interface and design
- Better AI for training plan accuracy and recovery detection
- Option to add other endurance sports (e.g., kayaking)
- Customized goals for non-standard event distances


### Vert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613)

This app provides personalized training plans and expert coaching for trail and ultra runners, from 5K to 100+ miles. It adapts to your life and terrain, offering features like elevation tracking and seamless device syncing.

**Highlights:** Personalized trail training plans, Human coaching and real support, Elevation and terrain-focused training, Adaptable workout schedules, Seamless device syncing, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Trail Training Plans | $19.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert lite | $24.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert coaching lite | $29.99 | per month |
| 1:1 Trail Running Coaching | $44.99 | per month |
| Vert Pro Annual Upgrade Offer | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual: Ultra Training | $119.00 | per year |
| Legacy  Vert coaching 6m | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium: one to one coaching | $199.99 | per month |
| 12 months of coaching | $309.00 | per year |
| Personal Running Coach Annual | $390.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Expert coaching from world-class athletes
- 📋 Well-designed personalized training plans
- 💬 Strong community engagement features
- 🎯 Effective race preparation and goal achievement
- 💰 Affordable pricing for quality coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and technical glitches
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable app stability
- 🔄 Plans fail to load or display properly
- 📞 Inconsistent coach communication and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Login errors with Apple and Google authentication
- Training plans fail to load or display
- Workout times show different values in week vs day view
- Strava integration sends duplicate activities

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration like competitor apps
- More comprehensive nutrition and diet content
- Better device integration (Garmin, Suunto)
- Improved year selection for date of birth input
- Better workout recording options (partial completion tracking)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HumanGO free?

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

### Is Vert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HumanGO or Vert?

HumanGO is rated higher. HumanGO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Vert averages 4.4 from 75 ratings.

### Do HumanGO or Vert have ads?

Vert shows ads; HumanGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, HumanGO or Vert?

HumanGO ships an update weekly, and Vert weekly. Most recently, HumanGO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vert on October 30, 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.*