Comparison

PowerQuest vs Embra Coach

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

Head to head
About

PowerQuest

Features
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Never sure what to put on the bar? PowerQuest writes your weeks for you. Tell it once how much to add and how often, and it works out the load for every session β€” raising it at the pace you set. No notebook, no mental maths between sets. YOUR PROGRAM, IN TWO MINUTES β€’ Start from a ready-made plan: 5Γ—5, 5/3/1, hypertrophy, no-equipment home circuit, Hyrox prep, running plans from 5K to marathon β€’ Or build your own from a catalogue of 230+ movements β€’ Expert settings (% of 1RM, deload, double progression) stay hidden until you want them DURING THE SESSION, YOU WRITE NOTHING DOWN β€’ It all runs in the app: the exercise, the suggested load, the reps, and a rest timer that starts on its own β€’ No watch needed β€” on iPhone or in your browser β€’ Live GPS distance and pace, no accessory required AND IF YOU HAVE A WATCH β€’ Apple Watch and Garmin β€” 45 models β€’ Weight, reps, rest timer: all on screen, phone stays in the bag β€’ Running: your pace, your target range, and how far is left β€’ Your watch tells you in plain words when you're too fast or too slow, as you run β€’ Gym busy? Swap or add an exercise straight from the watch β€’ Works offline β€” a session finished without signal is never lost NOT JUST IRON Strength, running, cycling, yoga, mobility, and racket matches (tennis, padel, badminton, table tennis) scored from your wrist. Workouts done elsewhere come in too: PowerQuest reads Apple Health. WITH YOUR COACH A coach can assign you sessions, follow your stats and message you. You join with a code. Their cue travels with the exercise: it shows on your phone, on your watch, and during rest β€” right before the set it applies to. A safety cue is flagged as one, so you can't miss it. YOUR PROGRESS, WITHOUT WRITING ANYTHING DOWN Personal records, training load, consistency, per-exercise curves β€” all computed from the sessions you complete. Plus a recap of your week, month and year: sessions, kilometres, sets, weight lifted, and the split by muscle group. WITH FRIENDS, NEVER WITH STRANGERS A feed limited to the friends you've accepted β€” no public stream, no anonymous followers. Leaderboards for running, cycling, strength and records, by week, month or year: you only appear if you switch it on, and friends see totals β€” never a session's detail, your heart rate or your route. FREE, AND THERE'S NO CATCH Everything is open from day one. The subscription (from €0.99/month) removes ads β€” it unlocks no features. Download PowerQuest and turn every session into measurable progress. β€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://fabduv.github.io/powerquest-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://fabduv.github.io/powerquest-legal/privacy/ Subscriptions PowerQuest is free to use with ads. Optional "No Ads" subscriptions remove all advertising: β€’ Solo β€” monthly or yearly, removes ads for your account. β€’ Coach (15 athletes) β€” monthly or yearly, removes ads for you and your 15 oldest active athletes. β€’ Coach (unlimited) β€” monthly or yearly, removes ads for you and all your active athletes. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions.

About

Embra Coach

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Embra is your smart companion for making progress in endurance sports. The app helps you structure your training, track your workouts, better understand your progress, and adapt your nutrition to your goals. Whether you’re preparing for a race, looking to train more consistently, or simply want a better understanding of your fitness, Embra supports you with a clear, personalized approach that evolves with you. Key features: β€’ Track planned and completed workouts β€’ Analyze your training progress β€’ Receive personalized recommendations β€’ Chat with your coach β€’ Log your meals and track your nutrition β€’ Get advice tailored to your profile and goals β€’ Enjoy a simple, clear interface designed for endurance athletes Embra brings together training, nutrition, and personal data to help you make better decisions every day. The app is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, nutrition, or training, consult a qualified professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PowerQuest4 screens
Embra Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Embra Coach at none against PowerQuest's shown. PowerQuest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. PowerQuest sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Embra Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerQuest ships an update every 4 days, Embra Coach every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 5 level
PowerQuest versus Embra Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerQuestEmbra Coach
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB160 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFabien DuvacherXavier Villelegier

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PowerQuest

Subscriptions6
  • Sans pub β€” Solo$0.991 Month
  • Sans pub β€” Coach 15$8.991 Month
  • Sans pub β€” Solo$8.991 Year
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  • Sans pub β€” Coach illimitΓ©$17.991 Month
  • Sans pub β€” Coach 15$89.991 Year
  • Sans pub β€” Coach illimitΓ©$179.991 Year
2 purchases

Embra Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Embra Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Embra Premium Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PowerQuest free?
PowerQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Embra Coach free?
Embra Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PowerQuest or Embra Coach have ads?
PowerQuest shows ads; Embra Coach does not.
Which is updated more often, PowerQuest or Embra Coach?
PowerQuest ships an update every 4 days, and Embra Coach every 2 days. Most recently, PowerQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Embra Coach on October 28, 2026.

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