Fitness & Wellness · head to head
Noom vs Future
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
- They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Future covers Dedicated personal trainer.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Noom and Future actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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 Noom
- Psychology-based curriculum
- Personal coaching
- Food color system
- Progress tracking
- Community groups
- Google Fit
- Fitbit
- Garmin
Only in Future
- Dedicated personal trainer
- Custom workout plans
- Real-time accountability
- Weekly plan adjustments
- Trainer messaging
- Apple Watch
- Apple-watch support
Both cover
- Apple Health
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Noom
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Future
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Noom
- Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
- App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
- Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
- Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
- FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Noom
$17/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.
Future
$199/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Future review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Noom if
- You need psychology-based curriculum.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want personal coaching.
Choose Future if
- You need dedicated personal trainer.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want custom workout plans.
Questions people ask
- Is Noom or Future better?
- Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and Future at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Noom or Future?
- Noom starts at $17/month and Future at $199/month.
- Does Noom or Future run on more platforms?
- Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android. Future runs on iOS, Android.
- What is Noom best used for?
- Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can Noom do that Future cannot?
- Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking. Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Both handle Apple Health, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?
Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.
SourceFuture: 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.
SourceNoom: What does Noom's coaching include?
Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.
SourceFuture: 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.
SourceNoom: How does Noom's food color system work?
Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.
SourceFuture: 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.
SourceNoom: What other programs does Noom offer?
Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.
SourceFuture: 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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