# CoachUp vs SecondCall

The clearest difference is rating: SecondCall at 5.0 against CoachUp's 3.7. SecondCall also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). CoachUp's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SecondCall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoachUp has 192 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CoachUp ships an update every 5 months, SecondCall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoachUp | SecondCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachup-sports-training/id562030098/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondcall/id6760981349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoachUp, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562030101) | [William Rickenback](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887128323) |

## What reviewers say

### CoachUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachup-sports-training/id562030098)

Connect with vetted coaches for personalized sports training in over 30 sports. Athletes can find instructors, manage schedules, and access training resources. Coaches can build their business, manage clients, and receive secure payments.

**Highlights:** Find vetted coaches in 30+ sports, Book individual or group training, Manage training schedules and communication, Access training resources and drills, Build and manage coaching business, Secure payments and liability insurance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive app design
- 🎯 Effective coach-client matching and discovery
- 💪 High-quality coaching and athlete development results
- 🚀 Efficient session scheduling and booking process
- 💰 Affordable coaching rates compared to alternatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Unresponsive customer support and poor communication
- 💸 Misleading and excessive hidden fees
- 🚫 Session expiration policies without flexibility
- 🔐 Restrictive account policies and account restrictions
- 📱 App glitches and outdated information display

**Reported bugs**

- Tier code changes randomly (bronze to silver fluctuation)
- Cannot access time field for scheduling sessions
- Messages not showing latest information in app
- Booking information not displaying in app
- Live chat agents frequently unavailable

**Requested features**

- Browse for additional clients within the app
- Coaches ability to refund sessions directly without support
- Improved phone support and customer service accessibility
- Session expiration extensions for special circumstances
- Direct contact information sharing between coaches and clients


### SecondCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondcall/id6760981349)

Receive instant push notifications for track and cross country meet calls. Never miss an athlete's event again with real-time updates for staging area announcements. Customize notifications to follow specific events or receive alerts for the entire meet.

**Highlights:** Real-time race call notifications, Instant push notifications, Track & field and cross country meets, Athlete staging area alerts, Subscribe to specific events, Notifications for entire meet

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoachUp free?

CoachUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecondCall free?

SecondCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CoachUp or SecondCall?

SecondCall is rated higher. CoachUp averages 3.7 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while SecondCall averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CoachUp or SecondCall have ads?

Neither CoachUp nor SecondCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoachUp or SecondCall?

CoachUp ships an update every 5 months, and SecondCall every 3 weeks. Most recently, CoachUp was updated on October 23, 2026 and SecondCall on October 7, 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.*