The Dr vs The Plug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The Dr
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Online Coaching with Dr Studelhausen In this app: - Messaging - View Plans - Check-Ins - Daily Habits - Log Workouts * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy
The Plug
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A structured coaching platform designed for individuals serious about transforming their physique with a clear, results-driven approach. This app provides direct access to personalised training, nutrition, and accountability systems used to build stage-ready and photoshoot-level physiques. Inside the app, clients can follow fully customised training programmes built around progressive overload and structured periodisation. Every session is tracked to ensure consistent progression and execution. Nutrition is managed through tailored calorie and macro targets, with the ability to log food, track adherence, and make precise adjustments based on weekly progress. Clients complete regular check-ins, allowing for detailed feedback, data analysis, and ongoing plan optimisation to ensure continued fat loss, muscle gain, or competition prep progress. Built-in habit tracking and daily targets reinforce consistency outside of training, covering steps, recovery, and routine adherence. Direct in-app messaging provides ongoing support, feedback, and communication to maintain accountability and eliminate guesswork throughout the process. This is not a generic fitness app. It is a structured system designed for individuals who are committed to achieving a high-level physique with precision and consistency. *App access requires a paid coaching plan. Terms Of Use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy Medical Disclaimer: This app does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. The information and guidance provided within the app are for general fitness and wellbeing purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, changing your nutrition, or making decisions regarding your health.
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Verdict
The Dr and The Plug are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. The Dr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $200.00 per month and The Plug sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Dr ships an update monthly, The Plug every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Dr | The Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Grant Tighe | Ashley Gurnhill |
In-app purchases
The Dr
- Online Coaching$200.001 Month
The Plug
- Monthly subscription$299.991 Month





