Comparison

Executive Charisma vs BetterUp

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

Head to head
About

Executive Charisma

Master leadership skills with a six-step process designed to elevate your career. This guide offers practical advice on communication, confidence, and integrity, drawing on insights from a renowned executive coach. Access the full content and audiobook through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Six-step leadership process
  • Initiative and esteem building
  • Human, humorous, hands-on approach
  • Active listening techniques
  • Asking questions and favors
  • Confident posture and smiling
  • Complete book and audiobook content
Features
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A proven six-step process that will propel you to the top of the corporate ladder! Bestselling author and world-renowned executive development coach D.A. Benton demonstrates that charismatic executives are not just born, they are made. "A wonderfully personal, step-by-step guide to being a truly caring leader with integrity, confidence, and drive."- Reuben Mark, Chairman and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company "Amazing. Debra Benton has done it again. She has uncovered fresh insights and nuances which separate the charismatic leader from the rest of the pack." - Doug Conant, President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company Executive Charisma will help you: •Be the first to initiate •Expect and give acceptance to maintain esteem •Be human, humorous, and hands-on •Slow down, shut up, and listen •Ask questions, and ask favors •Stand tall, straight, and smile Best-selling author of Lions Don't Need to Roar, How to Think Like a CEO, Secrets of a CEO Coach and How to Act Like a CEO, D. A. Benton heads Benton Management Resources, an executive development and career-counseling firm with clients in 18 countries. Benton demonstrates that charismatic executives are not just born; they are made. Getting to better answers, better strategies, and better positions inevitably means having an accurate and complete roadmap. For those seeking to improve--this is the roadmap."--Kerry Hicks, President and CEO, HealthGrades, Inc. This free sample contains the first chapter and access to the full book requires an in-app purchase of $12.99. App Features: Included in the app are: •The complete content from the original text •The complete audiobook synchronized with the text •Bookmarking capability Preferences settings for: •Font type •Font size •Night viewing •Audio On/Off control

About

BetterUp

Access personalized coaching and a vast content library for personal and professional development. Improve your career, relationships, resilience, and well-being with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Personalized coaching experiences
  • Vast library of growth content
  • Leadership coach matching
  • Scientifically proven methods
  • Develop communication skills
  • Build resilience
  • Care for your mind
Features
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Set yourself up for success with BetterUp. Everything you need for personal and professional growth, all in one place. With a BetterUp coaching experience tailored to you and access to our vast library of content, you no longer have to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Focus on your career, improve personal relationships, build resilience, develop communication skills, care for your mind, and more. You’ll be paired with a leadership Coach to help set you on the right course, whatever that course may be. Our methods are scientifically proven and fundamentally human. And with proprietary Coach matching, an extensive learning library, and the largest network of certified Coaches at your fingertips, you’ll make positive changes that last a lifetime.

Screenshots

Executive Charisma4 screens
BetterUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

Executive Charisma and BetterUp both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Executive Charisma's written reviews are positive against 42% of BetterUp's. Executive Charisma also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). BetterUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Executive Charisma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BetterUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Executive Charisma against 4.5 for BetterUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterUp has 435 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Executive Charisma's written reviews are positive against 42% of BetterUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Executive Charisma ships an update every 35 months, BetterUp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Executive Charisma versus BetterUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExecutive CharismaBetterUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (435 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4435 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB275 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperExpanded AppsBetterUp

Customer experience

Executive Charisma

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BetterUp

All ratings435 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Executive Charisma

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BetterUp

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Session connectivity drops and join failures
  • App crashes on launch (iOS)
  • Login loop preventing access to home screen
  • Scheduling system incorrectly books unavailable coach times
  • Exceeds monthly scheduling limit when rescheduling
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  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • View on Mobile not available for all articles
  • Authentication and login failures
  • Performance issues and constant crashing
  • Account access suddenly revoked without notice

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode with system-level transitions
  • Display all available scheduling dates at once
  • Calendar integration for session appointments
  • Save articles feature in 'Up Next' carousel
  • Notes section for article reflection
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  • Widget for upcoming sessions and assigned articles
  • Consistent coach availability verification before booking
  • Unified interface for multiple coaching plans
  • Clear pricing information on website
  • Specialized coaches for specific niches (e.g., first-time business owners)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Executive Charisma

One-time1
  • Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership$12.99
None

BetterUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Executive Charisma free?
Executive Charisma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterUp free?
BetterUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Executive Charisma or BetterUp?
Executive Charisma and BetterUp are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 435 ratings respectively.
Do Executive Charisma or BetterUp have ads?
Neither Executive Charisma nor BetterUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Executive Charisma or BetterUp?
Executive Charisma ships an update every 35 months, and BetterUp weekly. Most recently, Executive Charisma was updated on September 8, 2026 and BetterUp on September 24, 2026.

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