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Future vs Genbook

Future logo

Future

Software

Your personal trainer in your pocket

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Genbook logo

Genbook

Software

Online booking and business growth for salons

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs; Genbook limited documentation and onboarding tutorials for new users
  • They diverge on capability: Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Genbook covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Future and Genbook actually diverge.

Attributes where Future and Genbook differ
AttributeFutureGenbook
Starting price$199/month$29/month
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20172006

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Future

  • Dedicated personal trainer
  • Custom workout plans
  • Real-time accountability
  • Weekly plan adjustments
  • Trainer messaging
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple Health
  • Apple-watch support

Only in Genbook

  • Online booking
  • Review collection
  • Client management
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reputation management
  • Calendar sync
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Future

  • Workout trackingnot Genbook
  • Nutrition managementnot Genbook
  • Health monitoringnot Genbook
  • Fitness coachingnot Genbook
  • Wellness improvementnot Genbook

Genbook

  • Getting more clientsnot Future
  • Managing reviewsnot Future
  • Online bookingnot Future
  • Building reputationnot Future

Where each one falls short

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

Future

  • High monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • No real-time coaching: lacks in-workout guidance from coaches during actual training sessions
  • Limited customer support: email-only support model without phone or chat options for immediate assistance
  • Requires wearable for full tracking: relies on Apple Watch or smartwatch for comprehensive activity and heart rate data
  • Binding coach relationship: switching coaches or ending relationships may impact workout continuity

Genbook

  • Limited documentation and onboarding tutorials for new users
  • Customer support responsiveness can be slow or unreliable
  • Limited flexibility in rebooking timeframes and appointment management
  • Competitors offer additional features like HIPAA-compliant SOAP notes at lower prices

Pricing, plan by plan

Future

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Future review.

Genbook

$29/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Genbook review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Future if

  • You need dedicated personal trainer.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want custom workout plans.

Choose Genbook if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want review collection.

Questions people ask

Is Future or Genbook better?
Neither clearly leads. Future starts at $199/month and Genbook at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Future or Genbook?
Future starts at $199/month and Genbook at $29/month.
Does Future or Genbook run on more platforms?
Future runs on iOS, Android. Genbook runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Future best used for?
Future is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Genbook is typically brought in for.
What can Future do that Genbook cannot?
Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Genbook covers Online booking, Review collection, Client management, Payment processing. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Future: How much does Future personal training cost?

Future Pro membership costs $199 per month for one-on-one personal training with a certified coach. First-time users can access the first month at a discounted rate through affiliate links.

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Genbook: What does Genbook cost?

Genbook starts at $29 per month with different tiers available for businesses with varying needs.

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Future: Do Future coaches provide form feedback?

Yes, users can record and submit exercise videos to their coach, who will provide personalized form corrections and technique feedback for proper exercise execution.

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Genbook: What support options are available?

Genbook offers email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, 24/7 live representative, and chat support.

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Future: Does Future work with wearables like Apple Watch?

Yes, Future integrates with Apple Watch, smartwatches, and can cast workouts to TV. The app tracks activity and heart rate data through wearable devices.

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Future: How often are Future workouts updated?

Future coaches deliver customized weekly workouts by Sunday that adapt to travel, injuries, or schedule changes. Coaches also provide ongoing daily motivation and track workout completion.

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