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Centr vs TrueCoach

Centr logo

Centr

Fitness & Wellness

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrueCoach logo

TrueCoach

Fitness & Wellness

Personal training software for coaches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TrueCoach has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; TrueCoach starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more)
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, TrueCoach covers Workout programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and TrueCoach actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and TrueCoach differ
AttributeCentrTrueCoach
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)Web, iOS, Android
Founded20192015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Watch

Only in TrueCoach

  • Workout programming
  • Client tracking
  • In-app messaging
  • Payment processing
  • Progress photos
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Apple Health
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot TrueCoach
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot TrueCoach
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot TrueCoach

TrueCoach

  • Personal training programme creation and deliverynot Centr
  • Client progress tracking and metrics monitoringnot Centr
  • Nutrition and habit tracking for fitness coachingnot Centr
  • Automated billing and payment processingnot Centr
  • Coach-to-client direct messagingnot Centr
  • Wearable device integration for automated trackingnot Centr

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

TrueCoach

  • Starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more)
  • Standard tier limited to 20 active clients
  • Pro tier limited to 50 active clients (custom pricing required for 250+ clients)
  • Custom-branded fitness app only available in Standard and Pro tiers, not Starter
  • Wearables data integration (Apple, Garmin, WHOOP) only in Standard and Pro tiers
  • Public coach profiles feature only available in Standard and Pro tiers
  • Advanced nutrition and habit tracking only in Standard and Pro tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

TrueCoach

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TrueCoach review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Choose TrueCoach if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client tracking.
TrueCoach review

Questions people ask

Is Centr or TrueCoach better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and TrueCoach at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or TrueCoach?
TrueCoach has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Centr and Free for TrueCoach.
Does Centr or TrueCoach run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). TrueCoach runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use TrueCoach for free?
Yes. TrueCoach has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Centr starts at On request.
What is Centr best used for?
Centr is most often used for home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments, athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning, users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programming. Of those, home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments and athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning are not what TrueCoach is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that TrueCoach cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. TrueCoach covers Workout programming, Client tracking, In-app messaging, Payment processing. Both handle Apple Health, Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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