Comparison

CD Coach vs RB perform

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

Head to head
About

CD Coach

Features
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Most cycling apps force you to follow rigid, complex calendars. If you miss a day, or if you just want to go ride with your friends, your plan breaks. You are left with a backlog of missed workouts and a sense of failure. That isn’t coaching. That is unnecessary stress. CD Coach is different. We believe consistency is the only way to evolve. And real life does not follow a straight line. Whether you want to follow a structured plan to prepare for your next granfondo, or you prefer to just ride freely when and how you want, your Coach is here. You pedal. We analyze, give you human-like feedback, and adjust the road ahead. Two Ways to Train. One Goal: 1. Ride with dynamic structure: Tell us your goals and weekly availability. We build a personalized plan that adapts to poor sleep, stressful work weeks, or skipped sessions. 2. Ride completely free: Head outside, jump on Zwift, or ride on MyWhoosh. Do your own thing. CD Coach records it all, gives you clear feedback, and manages your fatigue so you are always ready for the next ride. Why CD Coach? - Simple, human-like feedback: We hide the confusing charts and complex metrics. You get direct, conversational insights. - Real-life adaptability: The plan is here to support you, not control you. If life gets in the way, the Coach reorganizes your week. - Seamless connectivity: Connect your favorite devices in one tap. Integration with Garmin, Strava, Zwift, MyWhoosh, Intervals.icu, and more. - A real community: We are backed by Portugal’s biggest cycling community, Cycling District. Train online, connect in the real world, and join our group rides and community events. We train together. We ride together. We evolve together. Join the House of Cycling. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RB perform

Features
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RB Perform is your personalized sports coaching, right on your iPhone. Program built by a real coach (not AI), real-time tracking, HD videos for every exercise, custom nutrition, and direct messaging with your coach. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Your weekly program, session by session Strength, running, mobility, athletics β€” your complete plan adapted to your sport, level, and goals. β€’ Load, reps and RPE tracker Log each set right when you do it. The app shows your progress week over week. Personal record (PR) detection that pings your coach when you hit a new max. β€’ HD video for every exercise No more guessing on form β€” tap the exercise to see the demo filmed by your coach. β€’ Smart rest timer Automatic start after each set. Push notification when it's time to go again, even with the app closed. β€’ Built-in 1RM test Type "3RM" in the reps field β€” the app calculates your estimated 1RM using the Epley formula after your set. β€’ Nutrition + barcode scanner Log meals in 30 seconds. Built-in barcode scanner for packaged foods. Personalized calorie and protein goals based on your sport. β€’ Direct coach messaging Text, voice and photo messages with your coach between sessions. Responses within 24 business hours. β€’ Weekly check-in Progress photos + weight + how you feel. Your coach sees the trend and adapts the program. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” WHO IT'S FOR β€” Amateur and competitive athletes who want serious follow-up β€” Lifters, fighters, runners, team sport athletes β€” Anyone prepping for a competition or a specific physical goal β€” Body recomposition: structured weight loss, lean bulking, return to sport β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” NO COACH YET? The app works hand-in-hand with an RB Perform coach. If you don't have one yet, visit rbperform.app to find the coach who fits you. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” GDPR & PRIVACY Your data stays in Europe (Supabase Frankfurt). No ad tracking. No data sharing with third parties. One-tap account deletion from inside the app (Settings β†’ Account β†’ Delete my account). Privacy policy: https://rbperform.app/legal.html Support: rb.performancee@gmail.com

Screenshots

CD Coach4 screens
RB perform3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RB perform at none against CD Coach's 2. RB perform also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CD Coach's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads 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. CD Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. RB perform asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CD Coach ships an update every 2 days, RB perform every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CD Coach versus RB perform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCD CoachRB perform
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCycling DistrictRayan Bonte

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CD Coach

Subscriptions2
  • CD Coach - Monthly$17.991 Month
  • CD Coach - Yearly$129.991 Year
None

RB perform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CD Coach free?
CD Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RB perform free?
RB perform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CD Coach or RB perform have ads?
Neither CD Coach nor RB perform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CD Coach or RB perform?
CD Coach ships an update every 2 days, and RB perform every 4 days. Most recently, CD Coach was updated on October 24, 2026 and RB perform on October 28, 2026.

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