Comparison

MATS vs Vekta

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

Head to head
About

MATS

This app simplifies training management for athletes by combining planning, analysis, and communication tools. It offers evidence-based diagnostics, personalized training plans, and a knowledge hub to enhance performance. Designed for ease of use, it integrates multiple functions into one platform.

Highlights
  • Integrated training calendar
  • Scientific performance analysis
  • Strength & Core workout library
  • Remote diagnostic tools
  • Professional training plans
  • Athlete-coach chat
  • Knowledge Hub for sports science
Features
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MATS is your AI coach for running, cycling, and triathlon. It plans your training week by week, checks your training load every day, and rebuilds your plan when your daily life changes. Behind the AI coach are real elite coaches. Their training philosophy is built into every plan it creates for you. Do you train with your own coach? Then you can work together in MATS, with your calendar, chat, and all your data in one place. And if you simply want to record and analyze your training, you’ll find everything you need in the same app. ### AI COACH - Tell it what changes: two extra hours on Sunday, a business trip, an illness. It checks your training load and adjusts your week accordingly. - Add your races. It plans your base, build, and peak phases around them, all the way through your taper. - Your readiness, based on HRV, resting heart rate, sleep, and your daily feedback, is factored into every recommendation. SMART TRAINER - Control your smart trainer directly from MATS - on your smartphone, tablet, or in your browser. Your intervals run at the planned power target without the need for a second app. You can even connect your Core sensor. STRENGTH & MOBILITY - Choose from a large exercise library with instructions and videos, or train with ready-made workouts. Your strength sessions are scheduled where they best fit into your endurance training week. CALENDAR & ANALYSIS - All your workouts in one calendar, synced with Garmin, Apple, COROS, Suunto, Zwift, and other platforms. You can also factor weather data and availability into your planning. - Connect MATS to your personal calendar. This lets you see training, work, and family commitments in one place and schedule your workouts around your actual week. - Track your threshold power, training intensity distribution, and training load with the MATS Score. - Determine your performance parameters conveniently from home with the diagnostic protocol. FOR ATHLETES WITH THEIR OWN COACH - Your coach plans directly in your calendar. You can communicate via chat, comment on workouts and events, and receive push notifications whenever something changes. KNOWLEDGE HUB - Articles on training science and MATS features, linked directly to the relevant areas of the app. Try MATS free for 14 days. EULA: https://mats.coach/en/eula/

About

Vekta

This platform uses AI and advanced models to provide personalized training and recovery insights for endurance athletes and coaches. It integrates data from various devices to offer actionable feedback and optimize performance.

Highlights
  • AI-driven personalized training insights
  • Integrates with Garmin, Wahoo, Whoop, Oura
  • Scientifically validated metrics (CP modeling, Adaptive Zones)
  • Actionable feedback after every session
  • Connects athletes, coaches, and sports scientists
  • Performance gain and injury risk reduction data
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Dream Big with Vekta Vekta is the most advanced training and coaching platform for endurance athletes and coaches who strive for greatness. Whether you’re chasing a race win or a new personal best, Vekta harnesses cutting-edge AI and advanced performance models to transform your training and recovery data into the most personalised, actionable insights, so every session brings you closer to your goals. Key Features: Integrations. Supercharged. An all-in-one platform for all of your data sources. Garmin, Wahoo, Whoop, Oura, and more. Vekta gives you a complete, real-time picture of your performance and recovery. Scientifically Validated Metrics Vekta leverages state-of-the-art metrics, Critical Power (CP) modelling, and Adaptive Training Zones to provide deeper insights into your endurance and power potential. Track progress, optimise training, and unlock your peak performance. Unmatched Analysis & Insights Powered by proprietary AI and co-developed with elite coaches, Vekta unlocks deep performance insights, identifies opportunities for gains, and delivers clear, actionable feedback after every session. AI-Driven, Human-Centric Coaching Whether you’re a self-coached athlete or working with a pro, Vekta empowers better decision-making and collaboration. It’s the perfect fusion of expert insight and cutting-edge technology. A Connected, Motivated Community Join a vibrant network of athletes, coaches, and sports scientists. Learn, grow, and chase greatness together. Trusted by the Pros Jayco–AlUla | FDJ–Suez | Arkéa–B&B Hotels Backed by Results 12% Performance Gains 25% Reduced Injury Risk 48% Higher Consistency Download Vekta Today: Train Smarter, Push Harder, and Dream Bigger.

Screenshots

MATS4 screens
Vekta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vekta at none against MATS's 13. MATS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. MATS sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month. Vekta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATS ships an update every 9 days, Vekta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MATS versus Vekta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATSVekta
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATS GmbHGRAIG

Customer experience

MATS

Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

Vekta

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MATS

Subscriptions12
  • Premium monthly subscription$17.001 Month
  • AI Coach - Seipp (Month)$39.001 Month
  • AI Coach - Tilbury-Davis (Month)$39.001 Month
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  • AI Coach - Roesler (Month)$39.001 Month
  • AI Coach - Schoemburg-Heuck (Month)$39.001 Month
  • Basic yearly subscription$99.991 Year
  • Premium yearly subscription$129.991 Year
  • AI Coach - Eriksson (Year)$350.001 Year
  • AI Coach - Seipp (Year)$350.001 Year
  • AI Coach - Tilbury-Davis (Year)$350.001 Year
  • AI Coach - Roesler (Year)$350.001 Year
  • AI Coach - Schoemburg-Heuck (Year)$350.001 Year
One-time1
  • Diagnostic$79.00
None

Vekta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATS free?
MATS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vekta free?
Vekta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MATS or Vekta have ads?
Neither MATS nor Vekta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATS or Vekta?
MATS ships an update every 9 days, and Vekta every 3 weeks. Most recently, MATS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vekta on October 4, 2026.

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