Forget The Gym vs Future
SAME HUMAN COACHING.
a fifth of the price.
Future charges $199 a month for a human coach in an app. Forget The Gym charges $9.99 for the same thing — one named coach, a plan built for your schedule, and someone who answers when you message. Here's the honest breakdown, including what Future does better.
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Side by side
Published list prices, checked August 2026. Prices change — check Future's site for current numbers.
| Forget The Gym | Future | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month, cancel anytime | $199/month |
| Human coach | Yes — Dave Vaughan, CSCS, 25 years coaching | Yes — a matched coach from their roster |
| Who coaches you | One named coach. You always know who you're talking to. | Assigned coach; you can request a change |
| Messaging | Direct messaging with Dave, replies within 24 hours | In-app messaging with your coach |
| Nutrition | Included — daily meal guidance and adjustments | Coach guidance; not a full nutrition program |
| Apple Watch integration | Not required — log from any phone | Deep Apple Watch integration |
| Contract | None. Cancel anytime. | Month to month |
| Guarantee | 30-day money back | See Future's current terms |
Where Future is the better pick
- · A big roster of coaches, so you can shop for a personality fit.
- · Apple Watch-native tracking, built around the watch first.
- · A larger support org if you want a company, not a coach.
If that's what you need, go get it. We'd rather you pick right than pick us.
Questions
- Is Forget The Gym cheaper than Future?
- Yes. Forget The Gym is $9.99/month versus Future's published $199/month — roughly 95% less for the same core promise: a real human coach who builds and adjusts your plan.
- Do I still get a real person, or is this AI?
- A real person. Dave Vaughan builds your plan and answers your messages himself. Software handles the logging and tracking; the coaching decisions are his.
- What does Future do that Forget The Gym doesn't?
- Future has a large roster of coaches to match you with and deeper Apple Watch integration. If coach-matching and watch-native tracking are what you want, Future is the better fit.
- Can I cancel?
- Anytime, and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you follow the plan, message Dave weekly, and don't feel the change.