Protraina vs Thru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protraina
This app connects athletes with experienced coaches for personalized sports training. It offers seamless booking, secure payments, and flexible training methods, including virtual sessions. Designed for athletes of all levels, it aims to enhance skills and performance.
- Personalized training sessions
- Connect with experienced coaches
- In-person and virtual training
- Seamless booking and scheduling
- Secure payment options
- Customizable cancellation policies
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PROTRAINA is a dynamic sports training app designed to help athletes of all levels enhance their skills, performance, and knowledge in various sports. Whether you're training for a specific sport or looking to improve overall athleticism, PROTRAINA connects you with experienced coaches who tailor sessions to meet your specific needs and goals. The app offers seamless booking, secure payment options, and flexible training methods, including in-person and virtual sessions. With real-time scheduling, customizable cancellation policies, and a transparent refund process, PROTRAINA ensures a convenient and reliable experience. Perfect for athletes ranging from beginners to professionals, PROTRAINA is the ultimate platform to take your sports training to the next level.
Thru
Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.
- Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
- Real-world step tracking integration
- Interactive progress map
- Illustrated landscape representations
- Trail badge collection
- Landmark check-ins
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Grand Tour des Alpes, and more using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thru at 110 against Protraina's 1. Protraina's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Protraina against 4.9 for Thru. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thru has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Protraina ships an update every 3 days, Thru every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protraina | Thru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEADSMODE LLC | Aaron La Lau |
Customer experience
Protraina
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In-app purchases
Protraina
No in-app purchases
Thru
No in-app purchases









