Valence Portal vs Coaching Loft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valence Portal
Connect to an IBM Power System Server running IBM i from your iOS device. Access apps developed with the Valence Framework and utilize native device features like the camera and GPS.
- Connect to IBM Power System Servers
- Run Valence Framework apps
- Access native iOS device features
- Integrate device data with IBM i
- Handle menu functions and security
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Valence Portal is an app for users to connect to an IBM Power System Server running IBM i. The Valence Portal prompts for a valid IBM i user and password, then provides a launchpad from which the user can run apps that have been developed for use with the Valence Framework. In addition to handling menu functions, security, library lists and user overrides, Valence Portal also provides app-level access to native iOS device features such as camera, contacts, GPS, etc. This makes it possible to develop apps that, for example, take pictures on an iOS device, collect GPS information to go with the image and store the data on the IBM i for use in other RPG programs. You must have Valence Framework version 4.1 or higher installed and running on your IBM i in order for Valence Portal to function. To obtain the Valence Framework, download the installer program on your Mac or PC by navigating to cnxcorp.com/valence and click on the "Download Free" button.
Coaching Loft
This app streamlines the management of a coaching practice, offering tools to organize clients, schedule appointments, and log session notes. It provides a central dashboard for quick access to all coaching data, helping professionals stay focused on their clients.
- Coaching Dashboard
- Coaching Notepad
- Coachee List Management
- Appointments Calendar
- Coaching Logs
- Client Progress Tracking
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Introducing Coaching Loft – Your Coaching Practice, Simplified. Built with coaches in mind, Coaching Loft is your an essential tool for managing your coaching practice—anytime, anywhere. This MVP release brings you the foundational features you need to stay organized and focused on what matters most: your clients. Coaching Dashboard – Your central hub for quick access to all your coaching data. Coaching Notepad – Capture insights, session notes, and reflections on the fly. Coachee List – Organize and manage your clients in one place. Appointments Calendar – Schedule sessions and never miss an appointment. Coaching Logs – Keep track of progress and document your journey with each coachee. Currently supports existing Coach Accounts; support for other account types coming soon in future updates. This is just the beginning. We’re already working on powerful features that will take your coaching workflow even further—coming soon in future updates. Start coaching with Coaching Loft today! Terms of Service: https://www.coachingloft.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.coachingloft.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Valence Portal at none against Coaching Loft's shown. Valence Portal also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Valence Portal against 5.0 for Coaching Loft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Valence Portal ships an update every 2 months, Coaching Loft every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Valence Portal | Coaching Loft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CNX Corporation | FLUENT XP DWC-LLC |
In-app purchases
Valence Portal
No in-app purchases
Coaching Loft
No in-app purchases
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