CPT Explorer vs Try Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CPT Explorer
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This is an evaluation version of CPT Coach that is only for participants in approved program evaluation projects for NCPTSD. To unlock this evaluation version, you will need a login code from an investigator. Please contact your investigator if you need help. If you are NOT enrolled in a program evaluation project, please instead download the regular version of CPT Coach. That app does not require a login code.
Try Training
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Try Training is the honest triathlon companion built for first-timers and comeback athletes training for their next race. Every day you get a clear plan โ swim, bike, run, or rest โ tailored to your race distance, course terrain, and current week. No spreadsheets, no guessing. Features: โข Daily workout card โ know exactly what to do today, in under 10 seconds โข AI Coach โ tap once for personalized advice based on your notes, energy, and where you are in the plan โข Hype Me Up โ one tap and an AI-powered paragraph gets you off the couch and moving โข Excuse Translator โ type your excuse, get the truth. A reframe and a nudge back to work โข Food & nutrition log โ quick entries, weekly patterns โข Daily Push โ motivational quotes and hype-up prompts for the days you need a shove โข Race setup โ pick your distance, course, and date once; the plan adapts Try Training keeps it simple: show up, do the work, move forward every day. Training advice is informational only. Always consult your medical professional before making significant changes to your training or nutrition, and listen to your body.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Try Training at every 10 days against CPT Explorer's every 3 months. CPT Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CPT Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Try Training every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPT Explorer | Try Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research | Danielle Chavez |
In-app purchases
CPT Explorer
No in-app purchases
Try Training
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CPT Explorer free?
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Do CPT Explorer or Try Training have ads?
Which is updated more often, CPT Explorer or Try Training?
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