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Fitness Coach vs Gymverse

Fitness Coach 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Gymverse
Gymverse 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Gymverse is the better choice for serious gym-goers due to its robust workout planning and tracking, despite recent price increases, while Fitness Coach struggles with its aggressive paywall and basic features.

Full reviews: Fitness Coach · Gymverse

Gymverse offers comprehensive workout planning, tracking, and customization, making it ideal for consistent gym users, though recent price hikes are a concern. Fitness Coach provides diverse workouts and tracking but is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall and limited free content.

Head to head

Features and Workout Variety edge: GymverseR5R12R14R26
Fitness Coach Fitness Coach offers a diverse range of workout options, including personalized and public workouts, and tracks various metrics like water consumption, steps, calories, and weight progress R5R26. Users appreciate the video demonstrations for exercises R14R26. However, some find the workouts repetitive over time R12 and note that many desirable features are locked behind a paywall R9.
Gymverse Gymverse is praised for its workout builder, ability to track progress, and structured training plans . Users value the video explanations and instructions for exercises . It allows for customization based on equipment and goals . However, some users find the exercise library limited, especially for advanced machines, cable exercises, and home gym equipment . There are also requests for more mobility routines and specific exercise types like kickboxing or kettlebell exercises .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: GymverseR4R8R19R28
Fitness Coach Fitness Coach is generally considered easy to use, with a simple quiz at the start to tailor workouts R28R59. Users appreciate the encouraging notifications . However, some users report issues with the app freezing or not opening R19, and a significant problem where the app gets stuck on certain screens R4. The app's difficulty level can be unsuitable for beginners R8R28.
Gymverse Gymverse is lauded for being easy to set up and follow, with intuitive exercise swapping and rest tracking R77. Users appreciate that it plans workouts, reducing the need for deep thought . However, the app frequently experiences crashes and freezes, especially when editing workouts or nearing the end of a session R61R64. Some users dislike the new update's routine changes and lack of flexibility for changing workout days .
Reliability and Performance tieR19R46R49R51
Fitness Coach Fitness Coach faces issues with reliability, including the app breaking down frequently or not opening R19. Some users report audio instructions disappearing R49 and step counting not working R51. There are also complaints about the app presenting workouts that are too intense or unrealistic R46.
Gymverse Gymverse has significant reliability problems, with frequent crashes and freezes, particularly when editing workouts or during a session R61R64. Users report losing workout progress due to these issues . The watch app also has limited functionality and doesn't show last weight or rep count .
Price and Value tieR1R3R7R9
Fitness Coach Fitness Coach is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall, with many users feeling scammed or frustrated by being forced to pay for basic workouts after only one day or a short trial R1R3R7R15. The pricing is considered expensive, with options like $5 per week or $100 per year . Many users feel the app is not worth the money R9.
Gymverse Gymverse has seen significant price increases, with the annual membership jumping from $60-70 to $119-120 per year, leading many long-term users to cancel R78R85. Some users feel it's too expensive, especially for limited features or if they have a home gym . There are also complaints about being charged full price despite advertised discounts and issues with subscription management and refunds .
Customer Support edge: GymverseR1R31R40R77
Fitness Coach Reviews for Fitness Coach do not provide specific feedback on customer support, but there are multiple complaints about being charged after canceling free trials or subscriptions and difficulty getting refunds R1R31R40.
Gymverse Gymverse receives positive feedback for its customer service, with users reporting helpful interactions regarding membership issues R77. However, some users report difficulty contacting support or getting refunds for incorrect charges .
Pick Fitness Coach if

you are looking for a basic fitness tracker with diverse workout videos and don't mind navigating a restrictive free tier or paying for a subscription R5R26.

Pick Gymverse if

you are a serious gym-goer who needs a comprehensive workout planner, progress tracker, and customizable routines, and are willing to pay a premium price despite recent increases R77.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of complaints regarding their free-to-paid conversion, with users feeling misled or frustrated by paywalls. Gymverse has a higher lifetime rating, but recent reviews indicate growing dissatisfaction with its pricing and technical issues.

Frequently asked

Is Fitness Coach truly free?
Fitness Coach is advertised as free but many users report that most workouts and features are locked behind a paywall after only one day or a short free trial, costing around $5 per week or $100 per year R3R7R15R16.
What are the main issues with Gymverse?
The main issues with Gymverse are its significant price increases, with annual subscriptions rising to $120 per year, and frequent app crashes or freezes that can lead to lost workout data R61R64R78R85.
Does Fitness Coach offer personalized workouts?
Yes, Fitness Coach offers personalized workouts and a survey at the beginning to tailor exercises to your needs, along with diverse workout options R5R59.
Can I use Gymverse with a partner?
Users report difficulty doing a plan with a partner on Gymverse because selecting the same program can result in completely different workouts, requiring manual adjustments R82.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Fitness Coach 5/5 · US For the time that I used it for free, this app was extremely good, highly recommend!: This app is awesome! I liked that I was able to track almost everything; from water consumption to steps, to calories intaken and burnt, to even weight tracking weight progress. I also liked that there are just so many different workout options on here, it's soo diverse! From the public to even personalized worko
  2. [R12] Fitness Coach 3/5 · US It good: I have used it for one week now and I think it’s doing something but they use a lot of the same stuff so it can get boring after a while
  3. [R14] Fitness Coach 5/5 · US Buena marca: Qué bonito que es de video
  4. [R26] Fitness Coach 5/5 · US Great app!: I think that this is a really great app because it tells you to drink water tracks it and also uses the Health app to help it when you want to stop it says stopping is not an option. I think that was very good because it really just helps and you can lose weight and do many more things and I like that when you’re on the out that you’re doing it silent and it shows you how to do it and
  5. [R4] Fitness Coach 2/5 · US This makes me frustrated!: Can someone tell me how to carry on after the question that says “How do you consider your current fitness level?” Because it keeps on bringing me to pictures of random users and I can’t get off the screen :( I was looking forward to using this app
  6. [R8] Fitness Coach 4/5 · US Fitness Coach Pros & Cons From My Personal Experience!: Overall this workout app is well designed and is perfect for an experienced and already been working out prior to this app type of person. The daily workout’s recommended for your wants and needs already start at a level of flexibility some people (including me) are not at yet. This is not something I was expecting or thought I would have had
  7. [R19] Fitness Coach 2/5 · US Ehh: Yes, you have to pay. But it gives you pretty much the same workout routine every week and it break down a lot. So there are some days when the app doesn’t even open or in the middle of your workout it just stops working.
  8. [R28] Fitness Coach 2/5 · US Medium.: When I saw an ad for this app, I was not impressed and continued to scroll. As I kept seeing it repeatedly, I decided to download it. I’ve been trying to become more comfortable in my body with workouts, so I gave this a shot. At first, it was nice. The quiz was really simple and had everything suitable for me. Although, when I got onto day 2, it gave me 7 minute workouts my 12 year old b
  9. [R46] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US Brutal…: It has made me do squats for 20 minutes and it only said 10 reps not 1000 squats this is brutal my legs were in pain and I couldn’t even walk that well so please don’t buy this app because this is a brutal app that has not been doing workouts not just squats for 20 minutes I hate this app so much I wish it can be sued.
  10. [R49] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US Inaudible: Audio Instructions went away. Fix it
  11. [R51] Fitness Coach 3/5 · US .: A lot of features but step counting doesn't work
  12. [R1] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US Scam: I tried this apps free trial and they charged me 14 dollars. I’m trying to get my money back but I’m unsure if I can. I personally wouldn’t recommend using.
  13. [R3] Fitness Coach 3/5 · US idrk: good app, just ALWAYS makes u pay for it.
  14. [R7] Fitness Coach 2/5 · US Stop with the premium: I can't even do a workout without it asking for premium and that much every week is stupid. Stop using money so we can look better
  15. [R9] Fitness Coach 3/5 · US Decent for free: I mean if your looking for a free workout app that you don’t (have) to pay for, this is it. It’s just all the things that are actually good are way to expensive and you have to pay money. I’m a kid working out and it’s just not worth the extra money that I don’t have.
  16. [R31] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US Money: Charging me money even after i cancel subscription.
  17. [R40] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US I was scammed: My money was taken and they’re refusing to refund me
  18. [R77] Gymverse 5/5 · US Love this app: My favorite app!!! It’s so easy to set up and swap out different exercises. As a gym girl this is the best app to track and push myself in workouts. Also shout out to their customer service. I purchased a membership when I had my android and then bought an iPhone and they were super nice in helping me.
  19. [R15] Fitness Coach 3/5 · US Good But: The fitness coach app was good don’t get me wrong. The workouts were easy it was good at showing what to do but when I was going to do my second day to work out, it tried to force me to do a free trial in no matter what I tried to do to try to get out of it I couldn’t do my work out or do any of the other challenges without a thing popping up saying that I have to sign up for the free tr
  20. [R16] Fitness Coach 1/5 · US Total scam if you don’t want to pay: I found this app as an ad on SnapChat and was super excited. First it talks about your wait, age, and a few other things. Then it immediately asks for you to pay $5 either every week or month. Some people might not care, but all I wanted to be just a little fit for the summer! Is that too much to ask?!
  21. [R61] Gymverse 1/5 · US Wasted workouts: App glimpse ches and does not count your workout. This really needs to be addressed. I will be looking forward a new workout app
  22. [R64] Gymverse 1/5 · US Annoying bugs: I really like this app, enough that I pay $20 a month for it. But it’s super annoying that trying to edit your workouts MAKES THE WHOLE APP FREEZE AND HARDLOCK AND IT DOESNT SAVE THE CHANGES!!!!!
  23. [R78] Gymverse 3/5 · US Too expensive: Loved the app had it for years but now it got too expensive had to uninstall
  24. [R85] Gymverse 1/5 · US $120/year: Come on y’all. This app was $60/year (honestly I paid that with ease). However, you all have become so money hungry that you decided to double the price?! Glad I cancelled. Thankfully ChatGPT exists and you can create your own app much easier now. Count your days Gymverse.
  25. [R59] Fitness Coach 5/5 · US Such a fun app!!: I love this app so much, It makes me excited to excersize every morning and I love how it gives you a survey in the beginning about what you need help with I’m happy with the fitness coach I chose and the excersizes are very fun. Totally recommend -Sophia
  26. [R82] Gymverse 1/5 · US Can’t Go With a Partner: If you want to do a plan with a partner, good luck. You can select a program but it will be completely different from when your gym buddy selects the same program. The only way to fix this is to manually adjust the workout. Incredibly infuriating.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store