Comparison

KBuddy 9 vs Progress Hub

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

Head to head
About

KBuddy 9

This digital companion helps you manage and execute your Kieser Training workouts. It offers features like custom plan creation, precise timers, automatic weight adjustments, and progress tracking. Sync your data across Apple devices and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited training plan creation
  • Precise workout timer with auto-stop
  • Automatic weight adjustments
  • Progress tracking and muscle overviews
  • PDF export of workout data
  • Apple Health integration
  • Siri voice output during training
Features
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Ditch the clipboard — KBuddy is your digital workout companion for Kieser Training. Whether on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Vision Pro: your training plan is always with you. *Why KBuddy?* •⁠ ⁠Create and manage unlimited training plans •⁠ ⁠Precise timer with countdown, auto-stop, and pace control •⁠ ⁠Automatic weight adjustments based on duration or reps achieved •⁠ ⁠Train both sides together or independently •⁠ ⁠Live Activity shows your current workout on the Lock Screen •⁠ ⁠Apple Watch app with Ultra Action Button support •⁠ ⁠iCloud sync across all your devices *Track Your Progress* •⁠ ⁠Detailed statistics and muscle overviews •⁠ ⁠PDF export with weights, pace, settings, and progress changes •⁠ ⁠Control training reminders — never miss a scheduled session •⁠ ⁠Apple Health integration *Built for Your Workout* •⁠ ⁠Siri voice output during training •⁠ ⁠Sound and haptic feedback for phase changes •⁠ ⁠Dynamic Type for optimal readability •⁠ ⁠Create custom exercises •⁠ ⁠Returning after a break? Adjust all weights by percentage in one tap •⁠ ⁠Data backup and easy import from KBuddy 7 KBuddy runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Progress Hub

Features
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Progress Hub is the easiest way to stay on track with your coach - or to coach the clients who count on you. Whether you're chasing a strength goal, sticking to a nutrition plan, or guiding a roster of athletes, Progress Hub keeps your training, your meals, and your check-ins in one place, so you always know what's next. For clients - Follow workouts built for you by your coach, set by set - Log the weights and reps you actually hit, so progress is never guesswork - See your personalized meal plan whenever you need a reminder of what to eat - Check in on a schedule your coach sets, on your own time - Track your training history and watch the numbers climb - Sign in securely with email or Google For coaches - Manage your full roster of clients in one view - Build and edit workouts with exercises tailored to each client - Create meal plans your clients can pull up whenever they need them - Set up recurring check-in schedules and review every report - See client progress at a glance - including the weights they're actually lifting - and adjust plans on the fly Why Progress Hub - Two purpose-built experiences - one for clients, one for coaches - no clutter, no compromise - Designed for the long haul: clean, fast, and built around the habits that actually move the needle - Secure authentication powered by Firebase Whether you're the one writing the plan or the one following it, Progress Hub keeps the work visible, the progress measurable, and the relationship strong. Download Progress Hub and turn intention into progress.

Screenshots

KBuddy 94 screens
Progress Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress Hub at none against KBuddy 9's 8. Progress Hub also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. KBuddy 9 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Progress Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KBuddy 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Progress Hub weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KBuddy 9 versus Progress Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBuddy 9Progress Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOleg MuellerBojan Kopanja

In-app purchases

8 purchases

KBuddy 9

Subscriptions6
  • Unlock Pro - Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Unlock Pro - Weekly - Family$1.997 Days
  • Unlock Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • Unlock Pro - Monthly - Family$2.991 Month
  • Unlock Pro - Yearly$17.991 Year
  • Unlock Pro - Yearly - Family$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Pro$49.99
  • Unlock Pro - Family$89.99
None

Progress Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KBuddy 9 free?
KBuddy 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progress Hub free?
Progress Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KBuddy 9 or Progress Hub have ads?
Neither KBuddy 9 nor Progress Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KBuddy 9 or Progress Hub?
KBuddy 9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Progress Hub weekly. Most recently, KBuddy 9 was updated on November 14, 2026 and Progress Hub on November 9, 2026.

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