Fitness apps give you software. We give you a person.
App-based coaching is a good product for people who already train consistently on their own. Most people don't. Here's what changes when a trainer is actually in the session with you.
| What you get | App-based coaching (typical) | DeltaReps |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs your session | You, alone, following a plan in the app | Your trainer, live on video, every session |
| Sessions with a trainer per week | 0 (messages and check-ins) | 4 live 1:1 sessions, plus 1 optional day |
| Form correction | Video review after the fact, if offered | In the moment, rep by rep |
| Clients per coach | Often dozens to 100+ | Maximum 8 |
| When you miss a session | A push notification | Your trainer follows up the same day and reschedules with you |
| Plan changes | Templates adjusted from your logged data | Adjusted live, from what your trainer sees and what you tell them |
| Progress tracking | Self-reported in the app | Measured together every week |
| Nutrition | Varies; often a paid add-on | General nutrition accountability included |
| Price | Roughly $30 to $200 a month | $199 a month for up to 16 live sessions (about $12 each) |
| Try before paying | Sometimes a trial with a card on file | Two free demo sessions, no card |
| Cancelling | Varies | Anytime |
When an app is the right choice
If you already train four times a week without anyone watching, know your lifts, and mainly want a well-structured program and some data, an app-based plan is cheaper and perfectly good. Be honest with yourself about whether that describes you, because the industry's business model relies on most people saying yes when the answer is no.
When you need a person
If your history is a series of programs that faded around week three, the missing ingredient was never a better plan. It was a specific time, a specific person expecting you, and someone who noticed when you didn't show up. That is the entire product.
The "typical" column above describes app-based coaching in general, not any single product. Services differ; check what your plan actually includes, especially how many clients your coach has and what happens when you miss a week.
Try the person, free, before you decide.
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