Comparison

BetterUp vs Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)

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

Head to head
About

BetterUp

Access personalized coaching and a vast content library for personal and professional development. Improve your career, relationships, resilience, and well-being with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Personalized coaching experiences
  • Vast library of growth content
  • Leadership coach matching
  • Scientifically proven methods
  • Develop communication skills
  • Build resilience
  • Care for your mind
Features
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Set yourself up for success with BetterUp. Everything you need for personal and professional growth, all in one place. With a BetterUp coaching experience tailored to you and access to our vast library of content, you no longer have to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Focus on your career, improve personal relationships, build resilience, develop communication skills, care for your mind, and more. You’ll be paired with a leadership Coach to help set you on the right course, whatever that course may be. Our methods are scientifically proven and fundamentally human. And with proprietary Coach matching, an extensive learning library, and the largest network of certified Coaches at your fingertips, you’ll make positive changes that last a lifetime.

About

Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)

This app helps coaches quickly log sessions, track client progress, and manage credentials for ICF applications. It offers a dashboard for insights and supports multiple languages. A free version is available with limitations, while a Pro subscription unlocks advanced features like export and training tracking.

Highlights
  • Log sessions in seconds
  • Dashboard with totals and trends
  • Track paid vs. pro bono sessions
  • Track individual vs. group coaching
  • Complete client and session history
  • UI redesign with charts
  • Available in 8 languages
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The fastest way for ICF coaches to keep a coaching log accurate, current, and ready for credential applications and renewals. Coaching Log is built for Executive, Leadership, Career, and Life Coaches who want a practical way to track sessions, understand progress at a glance, and stay ICF-ready all year. KEY BENEFITS • Log a coaching session in seconds • See totals and trends on a clear, intuitive dashboard • Track paid vs. pro bono sessions • Track individual vs. group coaching • Keep a complete history of clients and sessions • Designed with privacy-first principles: all data is stored locally on your device NEW IN VERSION 2.0 • Complete UI redesign with a clean, fresh look • Intuitive charts and visualizations on the main dashboard • Now available in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish COACHING LOG FREE Log up to 5 sessions over 7 days for free. PROFESSIONAL (PRO) SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited session logging • 1-tap Excel coaching log export following the ICF format • Track education and training, including CCEs (track different CCE types separately) • Import your ICF-template-based Excel coaching log (XLSX), automatically creating clients and merging sessions for the same client • Automatic local backups (one per week, up to 5 weeks) PRIVACY AND DATA CONTROL All coaching and training data is stored on your device. The only information that may be sent off-device is anonymized analytics and purchase/subscription information, and both can be disabled in the app. ---- Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period through the Apple App Store. The account will be charged for renewals 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Account settings in the Apple App Store app at any time after your purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.clarivia.com/apps/license/ Privacy policy: https://www.clarivia.com/apps/privacy/ ---- This app is not endorsed or affiliated\nwith the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Screenshots

BetterUp4 screens
Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) at 5.0 against BetterUp's 4.5. Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). BetterUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (436 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BetterUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterUp has 436 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BetterUp ships an update weekly, Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BetterUp versus Coaching Log (ICF Coaches): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterUpCoaching Log (ICF Coaches)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (436 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings436 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBetterUpClarivia Inc.

Customer experience

BetterUp

All ratings436 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative55.9%

Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BetterUp

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Session connectivity drops and join failures
  • App crashes on launch (iOS)
  • Login loop preventing access to home screen
  • Scheduling system incorrectly books unavailable coach times
  • Exceeds monthly scheduling limit when rescheduling
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  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • View on Mobile not available for all articles
  • Authentication and login failures
  • Performance issues and constant crashing
  • Account access suddenly revoked without notice

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode with system-level transitions
  • Display all available scheduling dates at once
  • Calendar integration for session appointments
  • Save articles feature in 'Up Next' carousel
  • Notes section for article reflection
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  • Widget for upcoming sessions and assigned articles
  • Consistent coach availability verification before booking
  • Unified interface for multiple coaching plans
  • Clear pricing information on website
  • Specialized coaches for specific niches (e.g., first-time business owners)

Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BetterUp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)

Subscriptions2
  • Coaching Log Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Coaching Log Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BetterUp free?
BetterUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) free?
Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BetterUp or Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)?
Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) is rated higher. BetterUp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BetterUp or Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) have ads?
Neither BetterUp nor Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BetterUp or Coaching Log (ICF Coaches)?
BetterUp ships an update weekly, and Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) monthly. Most recently, BetterUp was updated on September 20, 2026 and Coaching Log (ICF Coaches) on August 26, 2026.

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