Comparison

Coach. vs Hybrid Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Coach.

Features
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Coach. is the app for clients of one-to-one coaches. Your coach builds your training, nutrition and learning; this app keeps it in your pocket, with your coach's name and logo, and shows your coach how you're getting on. TRAIN • Follow your programme session by session, and log weights, reps and effort as you go • Rest on time with the built-in timer • Film a set, or choose a clip, and send it to your coach for technique feedback. Your coach replies with notes and drawings on the video • See your history, personal bests and weekly training report EAT • Log food by search or barcode, with your usual portions remembered • Follow your coach's meal plans and recipes • See calories, protein, carbs, fat and fibre at a glance, with the source of every reference value STAY ON TRACK • Message your coach, with photos, videos and voice notes • Complete your check-ins and add progress photos • See your tasks and your roadmap • Connect Apple Health to share steps, sleep, heart rate, weight and more with your coach, only if you choose to • Get a notification when your coach replies or updates your plan LEARN • Read your coach's articles and watch their videos at your own pace Workouts you log without a signal are saved on your phone and upload when you reconnect. You need an invite code from your coach to create an account. Coach. supports coaching; it is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. If you have a health condition, talk to a qualified professional before changing your training or diet.

About

Hybrid Buddy

Features
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Hybrid Buddy is the community app for athletes who want to train, compete, and connect. Whether you're preparing for a Hybrid event, looking for a training partner, or simply searching for motivated athletes near you, Hybrid Buddy helps you find the right people to train with anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Find Training Partners Connect with athletes who share your goals and training level. • Create Workout Invitations Choose any location and invite others to join your workout. You're not limited to a specific gym or training facility. • Find Competition Teammates Looking for a doubles partner for your next event? Browse athletes who are actively seeking teammates and connect instantly. • Share Your Workouts Post your training sessions, inspire others, and discover new workout ideas from the community. • Community Forum Discuss training, nutrition, competitions, gear, race strategies, and everything related to hybrid fitness. • Build Your Network Create lasting connections with athletes who share your passion for fitness and competition. Hybrid Buddy brings together the hybrid fitness community, making it easier than ever to train together, compete together, and achieve more together.

Screenshots

Coach.4 screens
Hybrid Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Coach. at none against Hybrid Buddy's shown. Coach. also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Hybrid Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coach. ships an update every 2 days, Hybrid Buddy monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Coach. versus Hybrid Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoach.Hybrid Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWilliam Meddick-DysonLuca Pintimalli

In-app purchases

None

Coach.

No in-app purchases

None

Hybrid Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coach. free?
Coach. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hybrid Buddy free?
Hybrid Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coach. or Hybrid Buddy have ads?
Hybrid Buddy shows ads; Coach. does not.
Which is updated more often, Coach. or Hybrid Buddy?
Coach. ships an update every 2 days, and Hybrid Buddy monthly. Most recently, Coach. was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hybrid Buddy on October 31, 2026.

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