Comparison

Tailored Trainer vs Aura Shield

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

Head to head
About

Tailored Trainer

This app provides science-backed strength training programs to help users lose fat, build muscle, and increase strength. It offers structured workouts, progress tracking, and exercise demonstrations to guide users and ensure consistency in their fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Structured training plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Exercise video demonstrations
  • Coaching education library
  • Fat loss and muscle building programs
Features
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Ready to finally look like you workout with Tailored Trainer? Tailored Trainer is a science-backed workout app designed to help you lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger using proven strength training programs. It removes the guesswork from the gym so you can stay consistent and see real progress. It's like training with a real personal trainer but without the cost. Built by world-class coach Cody McBroom, Tailored Trainer gives you the same training systems used with thousands of real clients. You get clear workouts, expert guidance, and simple progress tracking, all in one app. WHY TAILORED TRAINER WORKS STRUCTURED TRAINING PLANS Stop bouncing between programs. Follow proven gym workouts built for fat loss, muscle growth, and long-term results. The app tells you exactly what to do each session so you can focus on training, not planning. PROGRESS TRACKING THAT DRIVES RESULTS Every workout is periodized and goal-focused. You’ll know when to add weight, when to push harder, and how to progress week to week without second-guessing your training. EXERCISE DEMONSTRATIONS Every exercise includes a professional video demo performed by Coach Cody, plus clear written cues so you can lift with confidence and train safely. COACHING EDUCATION BUILT IN Access a growing video library covering strength training, fat loss, muscle building, and sustainable gym progress so you understand the why behind your workouts. If you want a smarter way to train, stay consistent, and finally see progress in the gym, Tailored Trainer gives you the structure and guidance you’ve been missing. Download Tailored Trainer and train with purpose. Our EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aura Shield

Features
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Aura Shield pairs you with one of 9 Hawaiian guardian animals through a personality quiz. Your guardian guides you through daily quests, breathwork, meditation, and movement practices designed to strengthen your mind, body, and resilience. spirit. DISCOVER YOUR GUARDIAN Take a short personality quiz and meet your Hawaiian guardian animal — from the wise Honu (sea turtle) to the fearless Manō (shark). Each guardian brings unique wisdom, breathwork techniques, and daily adventures tailored to your personality. DAILY QUESTS & ADVENTURES Complete daily quests to earn aura points and build your streak. Quests include gratitude journaling, breathwork sessions, guided meditations, tai chi flows, and mindfulness exercises. Each guardian has 12 monthly adventures that deepen your practice over time. BREATHWORK & MEDITATION Access guided breathwork sessions including box breathing, 4-7-8 technique, and guardian-specific breathing practices. Enjoy meditation sessions with calming frequency music designed to help you focus, relax, and sleep. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your aura grow as you complete quests and build streaks. Earn achievements and unlock new content as your practice deepens. Your Aura Tracker shows your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. HAWAIIAN WISDOM Each guardian carries authentic Hawaiian cultural wisdom. Learn about Hawaiian values, traditions, and the deep connection between nature and wellness that has guided island communities for generations. PREMIUM FEATURES (Optional $9.99/month or $49.99/year) - Full guardian quest library with 3,285+ quests across 9 guardians - Extended breathwork and meditation sessions - Guided movement practices including tai chi - Monthly guardian adventures with video content - Evening wind-down journal - Ad-free experience Free users enjoy the personality quiz, basic daily quests, starter breathwork sessions, and their guardian's core wisdom. Built with aloha on Maui, Hawaii.

Screenshots

Tailored Trainer4 screens
Aura Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura Shield at none against Tailored Trainer's 4. Tailored Trainer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Tailored Trainer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Aura Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tailored Trainer ships an update fortnightly, Aura Shield monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tailored Trainer versus Aura Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTailored TrainerAura Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB446 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTailored Trainer LLCAdesh Khalsa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tailored Trainer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$259.001 Year
None

Aura Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tailored Trainer free?
Tailored Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aura Shield free?
Aura Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tailored Trainer or Aura Shield have ads?
Neither Tailored Trainer nor Aura Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tailored Trainer or Aura Shield?
Tailored Trainer ships an update fortnightly, and Aura Shield monthly. Most recently, Tailored Trainer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aura Shield on October 31, 2026.

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