BetterUp vs Skillsoft Coaches
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized coaching experiences
- Vast library of growth content
- Leadership coach matching
- Scientifically proven methods
- Develop communication skills
- Build resilience
- Care for your mind
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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.
Skillsoft Coaches
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Skillsoft Coaches, use the Skillsoft Coach app to support the personal and professional development of your clients. Skillsoft Coaching allows you to connect with your clients from anywhere, at any time, through chat and video sessions. Easily track your schedule and clients on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BetterUp at weekly against Skillsoft Coaches's every 2 months. Skillsoft Coaches's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BetterUp ships an update weekly, Skillsoft Coaches every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BetterUp | Skillsoft Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (435 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 435 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 275 MB | 222 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BetterUp | Pluma |
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)
Skillsoft Coaches
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BetterUp
No in-app purchases
Skillsoft Coaches
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do BetterUp or Skillsoft Coaches have ads?
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