Comparison

BurnCoach vs Mode Training

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

Head to head
About

BurnCoach

Features
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Real-time heart rate coaching for the most efficient fat-burning intensity: Zone 2. Your Apple Watch keeps you in the sweet spot β€” not too fast, not too slow β€” every second of your workout. Diet results come from intensity, not just time. β–  Why BurnCoach is different β€’ Built for Zone 2 β€” Not just a heart rate display. BurnCoach tells you exactly how to adjust, every moment. β€’ Voice + haptic coaching β€” Don't even look at your wrist. Cues drop into your music like Apple Maps navigation. β€’ Auto phases β€” Warm-up, main, and cool-down transition automatically based on time and intensity. β€’ Live glow ring β€” The ring color changes the instant you cross zones, glanceable on your wrist. β–  Core features β€’ Real-time heart rate + zone detection (Rest, Warm-up, Fat Burn, Cardio, Peak, Max) β€’ Automatic Zone-time and Fat Burn duration tracking β€’ Post-workout report β€” zone distribution, average/max BPM, calories, GPS route (outdoor) β€’ Two-way HealthKit sync β€” pulls in workouts from other apps and writes back yours β€’ Live Activity / Dynamic Island β€” see your zone from the lock screen β€’ Pace coaching β€” voice cues to slow down or speed up β€’ Bluetooth heart rate monitors β€” pair a chest strap and train with iPhone only, no watch needed β€’ Start from iPhone β€” remotely launch the watch workout, or start right on iPhone with your HRM β–  Why Zone 2 matters Zone 2 (60–70% of max heart rate) is where your body uses fat as the primary fuel. β€’ Faster (Zone 3+): you burn more carbs, less fat efficiency. β€’ Slower (Zone 1): not enough caloric demand to matter. If your goal is weight loss, time-in-Zone-2 is the most honest metric. β–  With or without a watch β€’ Standalone Apple Watch β€” runs entirely on your watch; leave your iPhone at home. History syncs when reconnected. β€’ No watch? β€” pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor (chest strap) and get the same real-time zone coaching on iPhone alone. β€’ Smart audio routing β€” coaching speaks through your earphones when connected, or your watch speaker when not. β–  Privacy first All workout data stays on your device. No external servers. HealthKit access is fully controlled by you. β–  Requirements β€’ iPhone: iOS 17 or later β€’ Apple Watch: watchOS 10 or later (optional β€” Series 4 and newer recommended) β€’ Bluetooth heart rate monitor: standard heart rate profile devices (optional β€” for training without a watch) Make every 30 minutes count.

About

Mode Training

Features
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Train to your own rhythm with Mode: a workout timer built around heart rate, structured sessions and clear results. BUILD YOUR SESSION Combine warm-up, work, rest and cooldown. Create intervals, EMOM, AMRAP, strength, running and mixed workouts. FOLLOW YOUR EFFORT Keep your timer and heart-rate zones in view. Connect compatible devices for live heart rate and supported workout measurements. UNDERSTAND YOUR RESULTS Review recorded work and rest, strength sets and session history. Compare similar workouts and record how each session felt. YOUR TRAINING, YOUR WAY Save workouts and organise your schedule. Some features require Mode Pro. Live measurements depend on connected hardware and permissions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dataloup.io/mode/privacy

Screenshots

BurnCoach4 screens
Mode Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mode Training at every 10 days against BurnCoach's monthly. BurnCoach's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BurnCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mode Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BurnCoach ships an update monthly, Mode Training every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BurnCoach versus Mode Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnCoachMode Training
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByoungho KimLuc Mathery

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BurnCoach

One-time1
  • BurnCoach Pro Lifetime$3.99
1 purchases

Mode Training

One-time1
  • Mode Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is BurnCoach free?
BurnCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mode Training free?
Mode Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BurnCoach or Mode Training have ads?
Neither BurnCoach nor Mode Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BurnCoach or Mode Training?
BurnCoach ships an update monthly, and Mode Training every 10 days. Most recently, BurnCoach was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mode Training on October 31, 2026.

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