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TrueCoach vs Future

TrueCoach logo

TrueCoach

Fitness & Wellness

Personal training software for coaches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Future logo

Future

Fitness & Wellness

Your personal trainer in your pocket

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TrueCoach has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TrueCoach starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more); Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • They diverge on capability: TrueCoach covers Workout programming, Future covers Dedicated personal trainer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TrueCoach and Future actually diverge.

Attributes where TrueCoach and Future differ
AttributeTrueCoachFuture
Starting priceFree$199/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20152017

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 TrueCoach

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

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.

TrueCoach

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

Future

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

TrueCoach

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TrueCoach review.

Future

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Future review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Future if

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

Questions people ask

Is TrueCoach or Future better?
Neither clearly leads. TrueCoach starts at Free and Future at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TrueCoach or Future?
TrueCoach has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TrueCoach and $199/month for Future.
Does TrueCoach or Future run on more platforms?
TrueCoach runs on Web, iOS, Android. Future runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use TrueCoach for free?
Yes. TrueCoach has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Future starts at $199/month.
What is TrueCoach best used for?
TrueCoach is most often used for personal training programme creation and delivery, client progress tracking and metrics monitoring, nutrition and habit tracking for fitness coaching, automated billing and payment processing. Of those, personal training programme creation and delivery and client progress tracking and metrics monitoring are not what Future is typically brought in for.
What can TrueCoach do that Future cannot?
TrueCoach covers Workout programming, Client tracking, In-app messaging, Payment processing. 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

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.

Source
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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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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