Decathlon Coach vs NevoMove: The comparison works
Decathlon Coach is free and popular. But against NevoMove for daily walking, who wins? We tested both.
Decathlon Coach: The sports giant's app
Decathlon Coach is the free app from Decathlon. It offers programs for running, walking, fitness and more.
Highlights:
- 100% free
- Structured programs
- Audio coaching
- Trusted brand
The problem for daily walking
Decathlon Coach excels at structured sports programs. But for everyday walking?
- You have to start a session every time
- No passive counting in the background
- Motivation based on fixed programs
- Training-oriented interface
NevoMove: The opposite approach
NevoMove asks nothing of you. You walk, the app counts. Your Nevomon earns XP while you live your life.
The fundamental difference:
- Decathlon Coach = Scheduled sessions
- NevoMove = Gamified daily life
Detailed comparison
Decathlon Coach :
- Price : Free
- Tracking : Manual (start a session)
- Programs : Yes, structures
- Gamification: Low
- Virtual creature: No
- Rankings : No
- Ads : No
NevoMove:
- Price : Free
- Tracking : 100% automatic
- Programs: No, but daily quests
- Gamification : Strong
- Virtual creature: Yes (Nevomon)
- Rankings : Yes
- Ads : Zero
For whom?
Decathlon Coach if you want to :
- Follow a fitness program
- Structural coaching
- Prepare for a race or sporting goal
NevoMove if you want to :
- Walk more effortlessly every day
- Fun and light motivation
- Something to open every day
- A virtual companion who counts on you
Our verdict
Both apps are excellent, but for different purposes.
If your goal is "I want to walk more every day", NevoMove is more suitable. Nevomon gives you a reason to open the app and get moving.
If you want a structured program with coaching, Decathlon Coach does the job.
There's nothing to stop you using both!