# The Training Notebook vs Virtuagym Coach

The clearest difference is rating: Virtuagym Coach at 4.7 against The Training Notebook's 3.1. Virtuagym Coach also leads on ratings volume (344 vs 52). The Training Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Training Notebook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Virtuagym Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtuagym Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtuagym Coach has 344 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of The Training Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of Virtuagym Coach's.

The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, Virtuagym Coach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Training Notebook | Virtuagym Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-training-notebook/id505906865/reviews) | **[4.7 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuagym-coach/id1202881413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **344** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [The Training Notebook, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505906868) | [Virtuagym B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336331599) |

## What reviewers say

### The Training Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-training-notebook/id505906865)

This app helps personal trainers manage clients, organize workout programs, track progress, and streamline administrative tasks. It offers tools for assessments, scheduling, and communication, allowing trainers to focus on business growth.

**Highlights:** Client management, Workout program organization, Progress tracking, Fitness assessments, Scheduling, In-app messaging, PAR-Q questionnaires

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10Clients Monthly Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| 20Clients Monthly Subscription | $16.00 | per month |
| Unlimited Clients Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 10 Clients Annual Subscription | $72.00 | per year |
| 20 Clients Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Clients Subscription | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Easy to use and manage clients
- 📈 Helpful for tracking client progress
- 🗓️ Useful calendar and scheduling features
- 📝 Customizable workout programming
- 🤝 Client-facing app for engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lost client data after updates
- 💰 Unexpected subscription fees
- 🔄 Difficulty editing/deleting workouts
- 📊 Limited assessment and tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Signature box retains previous client's signature
- Notes section not functioning properly
- Workout programming often gets rearranged
- Inability to open client profiles after updates
- Timer feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add nutrition tracking and meal planning
- Improve calendar sync and integration
- Allow more customization of assessments
- Implement better data backup and recovery
- Add more exercise library and programming options


### Virtuagym Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuagym-coach/id1202881413)

This app allows personal trainers to manage client information, create and assign custom workouts, and track client progress. It offers seamless integration with a client-facing app for a comprehensive coaching experience.

**Highlights:** Client information management, Workout creation and assignment, Extensive exercise database, Progress tracking for over 250 values, Client challenges, Direct client communication, Seamless integration with client app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver | $19.49 | per month |
| Gold | $28.99 | per month |
| Diamond | $57.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Large exercise library
- ✅ Helpful for tracking
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 🚀 Great for managing clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App erases programs
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Performance issues on iPad
- 🐛 Difficult to modify exercises mid-session
- 🐛 Nutrition aspect underdeveloped

**Reported bugs**

- App erases programs when not saving frequently
- Bugs related to performance on iPad
- Cannot easily change exercises mid-session and have them transfer correctly
- Programs are erased or lost
- App bugs out and erases programs

**Requested features**

- Integrate nutrition planning
- Allow modification of exercises mid-session
- Improve performance on iPad
- Add circuit training interface
- Allow adjustment of exercise tempo


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Training Notebook free?

The Training Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtuagym Coach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Training Notebook or Virtuagym Coach?

Virtuagym Coach is rated higher. The Training Notebook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Virtuagym Coach averages 4.7 from 344 ratings.

### Do The Training Notebook or Virtuagym Coach have ads?

Neither The Training Notebook nor Virtuagym Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Training Notebook or Virtuagym Coach?

The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Virtuagym Coach every 2 months. Most recently, The Training Notebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Virtuagym Coach on October 20, 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.*