# Kahunas vs MARCHON TRAINING

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MARCHON TRAINING at 78% against Kahunas's 19%. MARCHON TRAINING also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Kahunas's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kahunas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $95.99 per month and MARCHON TRAINING sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MARCHON TRAINING holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 359 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Kahunas's written reviews are positive against 78% of MARCHON TRAINING's.

Kahunas ships an update monthly, MARCHON TRAINING every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kahunas | MARCHON TRAINING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758/reviews) | **[4.8 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Covey-Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594397925) | [Marchon Training Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646230361) |

## What reviewers say

### Kahunas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758)

This app connects clients with their online coaches. Coaches can manage clients, update plans, and communicate directly. Clients can log workouts, track nutrition, and message their coach.

**Highlights:** Client management, Workout and diet plan updates, Check-in tracking, Direct messaging, Workout logging, Nutrition plan viewing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $95.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface for clients
- 🎯 All-in-one coaching platform (workouts, nutrition, messaging)
- 📊 Customizable workout programming
- 💬 Easy coach-client communication
- 🔄 Regular updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Persistent bugs despite updates
- ❌ Poor Apple Health integration (doesn't sync weight/workouts)
- ❌ Unreliable data persistence (lost workout data)
- ❌ Inaccurate nutrition database

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when locking phone
- Crashes during workout logging
- Login screen freezes
- Barcode scanner launches blank screen
- Rest timer displays incorrect duration

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration and complications
- MyFitnessPal integration
- Save/reuse meal feature
- Auto-save functionality for workouts
- Weight tracking widget


### MARCHON TRAINING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301)

This app offers online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized guidance, allows interaction with coaches and a community, and helps you log and track your workouts to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized training programs, Coach interaction and feedback, Community support, Workout logging and tracking, Exercise video demonstrations, Nutrition guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $87.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $99.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| ATHX 2024 6 Week Plan | $99.00 | one-time |
| ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan | $149.00 | one-time |
| Hyrox 12 Week Plan | $249.00 | one-time |
| Marathon & Half-marathon | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💪 High-quality workout programming and content
- ⏱️ Built-in timer features for workouts
- 🎯 Effective for strength and fitness progress
- 👥 Strong community features and engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription pricing (£89/month)
- 🚫 Difficult subscription cancellation process
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📹 Incomplete or missing exercise video demonstrations
- ❌ Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing notes
- App fails to save metrics during workouts
- Music playback stops when playing workout videos
- Subscription cancellation links to download page instead of cancellation
- Subscription shows as active despite cancellation attempts

**Requested features**

- Progress graphing and visualization
- Ability to view previous session weights/reps in current session
- Nutrition information and meal planning
- Multiple workout plan options without contacting support
- In-app subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kahunas free?

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

### Is MARCHON TRAINING free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kahunas or MARCHON TRAINING?

MARCHON TRAINING is rated higher. Kahunas averages 3.3 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while MARCHON TRAINING averages 4.8 from 359 ratings.

### Do Kahunas or MARCHON TRAINING have ads?

Neither Kahunas nor MARCHON TRAINING shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kahunas or MARCHON TRAINING?

Kahunas ships an update monthly, and MARCHON TRAINING every 9 days. Most recently, Kahunas was updated on October 30, 2026 and MARCHON TRAINING 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.*