Comparison

Trena vs El Método Funcional

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

Head to head
About

Trena

This app generates personalized workout routines to help you achieve fitness goals like muscle gain or body definition. It offers optimized exercises, progress tracking, and the ability to customize routines for home or gym training.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout routines
  • Muscle gain and body definition plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Exercise technique guidance
  • Customizable routines
  • Home and gym training options
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IT'S NEVER BEEN SO EASY AND FUN TO TRAIN AND MEET YOUR GOALS Trena is an app created by fitness trainers for you to reach your fitness goals such as gaining muscle mass, improving your physical condition or defining your body with routines optimized for your level and created not to be monotonous. WHY USE TRENA? The routines generated by our intelligent algorithm are optimized to stimulate your muscles to the maximum with the best exercises to make your sessions as fun and effective as possible. Also, if you are short on time we have express routines that you can do in less than 60 minutes. With Trena you will be able to: -Follow the exercises intuitively and learn the correct technique -Save the weights of the exercises you perform -Track the time it takes you to do each set, as well as your daily routine -Prioritize a muscle group you want to work -Change the exercises in your routine that you don't like for exercise alternatives CAN I TRAIN AT HOME? Of course! Trena allows you to choose between training at home, at the gym, choose the type of weights or machines you want to use, the days you want to train, among other things. You can train from the comfort of your home at the time you prefer with exercises selected for it. PROGRESS WITH TRENA! Our system assigns you series and repetitions that stimulate your muscles to the maximum according to your initial physical level, but also as you progress and meet the parameters that we will ask you, your routine will progress so that you continue to increase your muscle mass and take you to the next level. This app uses the standard terms of use from Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

El Método Funcional

Safely return to training and transform your body with evidence-based programs guided by specialists. Heal aches and pains or build strength and mobility, all from home or the gym. Access a supportive community and expert advice.

Highlights
  • Progressive programs for pain relief
  • Strength, mobility, and cardio workouts
  • Direct chat with physiotherapists
  • Live guided classes
  • Home and gym workouts
  • Daily mobility routines
  • Nutrition guides and recipes
Features
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Try it FREE for 7 days – cancel anytime. El Método Funcional is the ultimate app to return to training safely and without pain — heal your aches and transform your body — whether you’re at home or in the gym. Here, you don’t follow random routines. You train with progressive, evidence-based programs, guided step by step by rehabilitation and performance specialists. If you have back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain… this is where your healing journey begins. If you’re already pain-free, you move on to strength, mobility, and conditioning programs to get in shape without risk. All included in one single membership. Train better. Move better. Live pain-free. Download today and start your 7-day free trial. KEY FEATURES Programs to heal your pain Progressive routines for back, knee, neck, shoulder pain, and more Clear explanations so you can train safely and within your limits Direct chat with physiotherapists to ask questions or send videos for corrections Workouts to transform your body Strength, mobility, cardio, and hybrid training programs Designed for all levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced Live guided classes led by Julien Lepretre, osteopath and trainer Train wherever you want Workouts you can do at home with minimal equipment or at the gym Classes from 10 to 45 minutes to fit your schedule Ideal if you’re short on time or struggle with consistency No decisions, just results The app tells you exactly what to train each day based on your goal Track your progress week by week Access all programs with a single subscription Real support, you’re not alone Chat with Método Funcional physiotherapists A motivated community training alongside you Tips, variations, and adjustments for every level ALSO INCLUDES Daily mobility routines Nutrition guides and healthy recipes Educational videos on biomechanics, posture, and performance Your body is capable of more than you think. It just needs the right method. Start your 7-day free trial today. Training without pain is possible. Note regarding Apple Health: The app integrates with Apple Health to show your daily activity - distance, steps, active energy, and flights to help you better achieve your goals. App also uses Apple Health to track energy burned and heart rate during a workout session, if an Apple Watch is used. Workout metrics are shared with the coach to better design your workout schedule. DISCLAIMER: Users should seek a doctor’s advice before using this app and making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

Trena4 screens
El Método Funcional4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trena and El Método Funcional both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of El Método Funcional's written reviews are positive against 61% of Trena's. Trena's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Trena sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and El Método Funcional sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Trena against 4.8 for El Método Funcional. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Trena's written reviews are positive against 90% of El Método Funcional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trena ships an update weekly, El Método Funcional every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trena versus El Método Funcional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrenaEl Método Funcional
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better9
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndres VazquezJulien Lepretre

Customer experience

Trena

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral17.9%
Negative21.4%

El Método Funcional

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Bugs and requests

Trena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

El Método Funcional

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Charged after cancellation
  • Cannot find cancellation option
  • No response to customer inquiries

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adapt app format for tablets/iPads
  • Allow combining multiple training plans

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trena

Subscriptions2
  • Mensualidad Premium$4.991 Month
  • Six months premium$22.996 Months
3 purchases

El Método Funcional

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 6-Monthly Subscription$119.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Trena free?
Trena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is El Método Funcional free?
El Método Funcional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trena or El Método Funcional?
Trena is rated higher. Trena averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while El Método Funcional averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Trena or El Método Funcional have ads?
Neither Trena nor El Método Funcional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trena or El Método Funcional?
Trena ships an update weekly, and El Método Funcional every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trena was updated on October 18, 2026 and El Método Funcional on October 18, 2026.

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