Comparison

CoachJournal vs Acanda

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

Head to head
About

CoachJournal

Features
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Track session packages, monthly passes, or both β€” CoachJournal handles the subscription complexity that spreadsheets can't. Whether you coach swimmers, train athletes, or tutor students, manage your entire roster and never lose track of payments, attendance, or progress again. YOUR PROFESSION, YOUR LANGUAGE The app adapts to how you work: - Coaches see "Athletes" and "Training Sessions" - Tutors see "Students" and "Lessons" Available in English, Spanish, Mexican Spanish, German, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Indonesian, and Uzbek. --- WHAT YOU CAN DO β–Έ Manage Your Roster Add trainees with contact info, birthday, and notes. Everyone's details in one place β€” no more scattered spreadsheets. β–Έ Separate Clients with Workspaces Teach privately and work at a gym? Keep them separate. Create workspaces for different roles, businesses, or client groups β€” switch between them instantly. β–Έ Track Every Session Record attendance with timestamps and notes. Know exactly who showed up, when, and what you covered. β–Έ Flexible Subscription Tracking Date-based, lesson-based, or both β€” set it up in seconds: - Monthly or quarterly passes - 10-session packages - Hybrid limits (time + sessions together) Pause subscriptions, apply discounts, and see expiration status at a glance. β–Έ Track Payments in Your Currency Record payments in your local currency. No conversions, no confusion. β–Έ See Your Week at a Glance Compact weekly calendar shows your schedule with clear day labels. Mark attendance with one tap. Review any date instantly. β–Έ Monitor Your Business Overview dashboard with day, week, and month views. Compare trends to last period and see which clients need attention β€” expiring passes, low sessions, missed visits. --- PREMIUM FEATURES β–Έ Unlimited Trainees Grow your roster without limits. β–Έ Unlimited Workspaces Manage as many client groups, businesses, or roles as you need. β–Έ Training Insights 12-month heatmap calendar shows activity patterns at a glance. Track streaks, weekly averages, and consistency over time. β–Έ Professional Reports Export to PDF or CSV β€” for your records, sharing with parents, or tax documentation. β–Έ Ad-Free Clean, focused interface. --- BUILT FOR - Swimming coaches & fitness trainers - Tennis, martial arts, dance instructors - Music teachers & language tutors - Anyone managing recurring sessions --- START FREE Download and add your first trainees at no cost. Upgrade to Premium when your roster grows. Questions? Use the in-app feedback tool β€” we build features based on what you need. Terms of Use: https://coachjournal.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://coachjournal.app/privacy

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Acanda

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Acanda: The Best Session Management App for Trainers Managing your clients and sessions has never been easier. Acanda is designed to simplify client tracking, program management, and session scheduling. If you're a trainer, personal coach, fitness instructor, or consultant, Acanda is the perfect app for you. Why Choose Acanda? Easily manage your clients – Add new clients and track their details. Plan your programs – Create your own classes, training, or coaching programs. Fast and simple to use – Focus on your work without unnecessary distractions. Organize your sessions – Keep everything structured and on schedule. Free vs. Premium Features Free Version: Add up to 3 clients Create up to 3 programs Assign up to 3 session hours per program Ad-supported Premium Version (One-Time Purchase): No ads Unlimited clients Unlimited programs Unlimited session hours per program Who is Acanda for? Trainers, personal coaches, and instructors who want to track their clients and sessions. Health and wellness professionals who need structured planning for their clients. Consultants and freelancers looking for an efficient way to manage recurring client work. Upgrade to Acanda Premium today and remove all limits.

Screenshots

CoachJournal4 screens
Acanda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CoachJournal at every 10 days against Acanda's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CoachJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Acanda sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoachJournal ships an update every 10 days, Acanda every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CoachJournal versus Acanda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoachJournalAcanda
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSardorbek RakhimovMAHMUT EMRE TEMIZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CoachJournal

Subscriptions2
  • Menter Folio Pro$9.991 Month
  • Mentor Folio Pro7 Days trial$66.901 Year
1 purchases

Acanda

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is CoachJournal free?
CoachJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acanda free?
Acanda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoachJournal or Acanda have ads?
Neither CoachJournal nor Acanda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoachJournal or Acanda?
CoachJournal ships an update every 10 days, and Acanda every 3 weeks. Most recently, CoachJournal was updated on October 15, 2026 and Acanda on October 15, 2026.

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