Kovo Trainer vs TrainHeroic
Kovo Trainer and TrainHeroic both let you build programs and track your clients. Here's how they compare on price, the app your clients use and what's included, so you can pick the right one.
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Pick Kovo Trainer if
- You train clients one to one and want their workouts, body measurements and progress photos in one place
- You want every trainer on your team included, with no fee per trainer
- You want Kovo to pick each client's weights when you leave them empty
- Your clients would enjoy an app that plays like a game, with nothing extra to buy
Where Kovo Trainer gives ground
- Price is what matters most. Kovo Trainer costs more at most sizes: $50 against $44.99 at 25 clients, $160 against $99.99 at 100.
- You train whole sports teams. Kovo Trainer gives one program to many clients at once, but TrainHeroic is built around teams, with team chats.
- You want chat with your athletes. Kovo Trainer has no chat. TrainHeroic has one to one, team and program chats.
- You sell programs to people you don't train yourself. Kovo Trainer has no store. TrainHeroic has a marketplace for that.
Kovo Trainer and TrainHeroic at a glance
| Compared | Kovo Trainer | TrainHeroic |
|---|---|---|
| Price a month, paid monthly | ||
| 10 clients | $25 a month | $34.99 a month |
| 25 clients | $50 a month | $44.99 a month |
| 50 clients | $90 a month | $74.99 a month |
| 100 clients | $160 a month | $99.99 a month |
| Price | ||
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Pay for a year | Monthly only | Not listed |
| Extras that cost more | None. Every plan has every feature | Each assistant coach is $9.99 a month |
| For your clients | ||
| App your clients use | Kovo, free on iOS and Android | TrainHeroic, free on iOS and Android |
| What clients pay | Nothing. They also get Kovo PRO free | Nothing on your plan. Some app features need Athlete Pro, $4.99 a month |
| App Store rating | 5.0 from 121 ratings | 4.3 from 1,833 ratings |
| Training | ||
| Program and workout builder | Yes. Leave a weight empty and Kovo picks it for each client | Yes, for teams and one-to-one |
| Exercise library | 1,756 exercises with pictures, plus your own with a GIF | Exercises with video, plus your own videos |
| Progress photos and body measurements | Yes, with Strength Rank for each exercise and muscle | Progress photos not listed. Body weight needs Athlete Pro |
| Talking to clients and running your business | ||
| Chat | No. Most trainers text their clients | Yes, one to one, team and program chats |
| Video calls | No | Not listed |
| Meal and macro tracking | No | Not built in |
| Habits and check-in forms | No | A fixed readiness survey only |
| Take payments from clients | No | Only when you sell programs on its marketplace |
| Your own branded app | No | No |
| Several trainers | Teams of up to 50 trainers, on one plan | Assistant coaches, $9.99 a month each |
| Trainer phone app | No. Kovo Trainer works in your phone's browser | Yes |
TrainHeroic facts are from TrainHeroic pricing, TrainHeroic: Coach Plan or Marketplace and TrainHeroic on the App Store, checked October 18, 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you decide. See something wrong? Email contact@kovofitness.com and we'll fix it.
| Clients | Kovo Trainer | TrainHeroic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25 | $34.99 |
| 25 | $50 | $44.99 |
| 50 | $90 | $74.99 |
| 100 | $160 | $99.99 |
| 200 | $250 | $159.99 |
| 500 | $550 | $199.99 |
Monthly prices in US dollars for the plan that fits that many clients, before any add-ons.
Price
Kovo Trainer costs less at 6 to 10 clients, and every trainer is included
At 10 clients, Kovo Trainer is $25 a month and TrainHeroic is $34.99. At most other sizes Kovo Trainer costs more: $50 against $44.99 at 25 clients, $90 against $74.99 at 50, and $160 against $99.99 at 100.
Kovo Trainer's price covers every trainer on your team, up to 50. On TrainHeroic, each assistant coach adds $9.99 a month.
The app your clients use
Kovo gives your clients everything with nothing extra to buy
In Kovo, your program becomes your client's plan. Every set earns XP, each of 13 muscles has its own Level, and a Strength Rank from Bronze to Champion shows how strong they are. Your clients get Kovo PRO free while you train them, so they never pay for a feature.
TrainHeroic's app is free for your athletes, and some features, like body weight tracking, need its Athlete Pro plan at $4.99 a month. Its App Store rating is 4.3 from 1,833 ratings. Kovo's is 5.0 from 121.
Progress
Kovo Trainer shows body measurements and progress photos too
Kovo Trainer shows each client's workouts next to what you planned, stats for every exercise, 17 body measurements and progress photos you can compare side by side.
TrainHeroic tracks lifts and workout summaries in detail. Its site doesn't list progress photos.
Not in Kovo Trainer
- Chat or video calls
- Meal plans, habits or check-in forms
- Taking payments from clients
- A branded app or a trainer phone app
Most trainers text their clients and bill them the way they already do.
Teams and chat
Kovo Trainer gives ground for sports teams
Kovo Trainer can give one program to a whole team at once, and its client list shows who trained this week. It has no chat, and no team spaces for athletes to talk.
If you train whole teams and want team chats, TrainHeroic is built for that.
Moving from TrainHeroic to Kovo Trainer
- There's no one-click import yet. Email us at contact@kovofitness.com and we'll help you move your clients and programs.
- Invite each client with your link, your QR code or an email. They accept with the account they use in Kovo.
- Your clients can bring their own workout history from Strong, Hevy, Liftoff or Fitbod. How moving over works
Kovo Trainer vs TrainHeroic: questions
Is Kovo Trainer cheaper than TrainHeroic?
Kovo Trainer costs less at 6 to 10 clients: $25 a month against $34.99. At most other sizes it costs more, for example $90 against $74.99 at 50 clients. Kovo Trainer's price includes every trainer on your team, where TrainHeroic adds $9.99 a month for each assistant coach.
Can I use Kovo Trainer for a sports team?
Yes. Kovo Trainer assigns one program to many clients at once, and each athlete trains in the Kovo app on their own phone. It has no team chat.
Do my clients pay anything in Kovo?
No. Your clients get Kovo PRO free while you train them, so every feature in the app is open to them.
Can I move my athletes from TrainHeroic to Kovo Trainer?
Not in one click yet. Email us at contact@kovofitness.com and we'll help you move your clients and programs. Then invite each client with your link, your QR code or an email.
See Kovo Trainer up close
- Build a workout program once. Assign it to every client.Routines in order for the weeks you pick. Assign a program to many clients at once, each with their own copy.See the feature
- See every client's progress, set by setEvery workout next to the plan, stats for each exercise, Strength Rank, body measurements and progress photos.See the feature
- The app your clients train inYour clients follow your program in Kovo, free on iOS and Android, with Kovo PRO free while you train them.See the feature