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Noom vs TrainHeroic

Noom logo

Noom

Fitness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainHeroic logo

TrainHeroic

Fitness

Strength and conditioning platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TrainHeroic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; TrainHeroic no annual billing discount explicitly stated; only monthly pricing shown
  • They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, TrainHeroic covers Workout programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Noom and TrainHeroic actually diverge.

Attributes where Noom and TrainHeroic differ
AttributeNoomTrainHeroic
Starting price$17/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded20082012

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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
  • Community groups
  • Google Fit

Only in TrainHeroic

  • Workout programming
  • Team management
  • Video analysis
  • Program marketplace
  • WHOOP

Both cover

  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Noom

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

TrainHeroic

  • Personal training client management and athlete coachingnot Noom
  • Fitness program delivery and workout planningnot Noom
  • Coach-athlete relationship managementnot Noom

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

TrainHeroic

  • No annual billing discount explicitly stated; only monthly pricing shown
  • Limited transparency on marketplace revenue sharing terms
  • No feature comparison matrix between tiers
  • Cancellation and refund policy not discussed

Pricing, plan by plan

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

TrainHeroic

Free
  • 1 Athlete$9.99/month
    • Up to 1 athlete
  • 5 Athletes$17.99/month
    • Up to 5 athletes
  • 15 Athletes$34.99/month
    • Up to 15 athletes
  • 25 Athletes$44.99/month
    • Up to 25 athletes

Which should you pick?

Choose Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.
Noom review

Choose TrainHeroic if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want team management.
TrainHeroic review

Questions people ask

Is Noom or TrainHeroic better?
Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and TrainHeroic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Noom or TrainHeroic?
TrainHeroic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $17/month for Noom and Free for TrainHeroic.
Does Noom or TrainHeroic run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TrainHeroic for free?
Yes. TrainHeroic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noom starts at $17/month.
What is Noom best used for?
Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what TrainHeroic is typically brought in for.
What can Noom do that TrainHeroic cannot?
Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Community groups. TrainHeroic covers Workout programming, Team management, Video analysis, Program marketplace. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin.

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.

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TrainHeroic: Is there a free trial for TrainHeroic?

Yes, TrainHeroic offers a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card.

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Noom: 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.

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TrainHeroic: Can I add assistant coaches to my account?

Yes, you can add assistant coaches at $9.99 per month each.

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Noom: 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.

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Noom: 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.

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