# Manual Move: Add Calories to Activity Ring

> Manually add burned calories to Apple Watch Activity's Move ring. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenneth Kao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-move-add-calories-to-activity-ring/id1039635917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-move-add-calories-to-activity-ring/id1039635917/reviews.md

## What is Manual Move?

Manually add burned calories to Apple Watch Activity's Move ring.

Manually add the amount of calories burned in workouts that weren't tracked, such as swimming. Calories added will count towards Apple Watch Activity and will be saved to Health app via HealthKit.

Open Health app to view all the data that you added.

## Key features

- Manually add burned calories
- Log untracked workouts
- Syncs with Health app
- Counts towards Activity ring
- Saves data via HealthKit

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-move-add-calories-to-activity-ring/id1039635917/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wack.

*2023-04-12*

This only adds calories for the current day. So this app doesn’t help if you need to add calories for another day. I’ll add stars if this app can ever do that. Until then, keep your $3.

### 1/5 — Limited Functionality

*2022-03-31, version 1.1*

Seemingly only allows KJ additions for current day - no evident backdating capability

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2019-09-23, version 1.1*

Rings did not move. Waste of money. I’d like my $3.99 back. This is ridiculous

### 1/5 — It fundamentally does not work

*2019-01-13, version 1.1*

Despite granting all permissions when I installed the app, when I try to enter in kcal on my watch it says “Authorisation is not determined” which I can’t fix.

### 1/5 — Waste

*2018-06-19, version 1.1*

Doesn’t work. Waste of $3.99. I would like my money back

### 1/5 — Refund

*2017-04-13*

Does not allow adding to any ring except Move. I need to manually enter for my workouts missed when I didn't have my watch. This is a fail for me.

### 1/5 — Won't load on my Apple Watch & no input on phone app

*2017-02-04*

So, I can't really say how this works, because it's useless. It is installed on my watch but won't load. The phone app doesn't allow me to do anything. Complete waste.

### 4/5 — Very useful!!

*2016-11-22, version 1.1*

I feel this is an important and much needed app that compensates for the limitations of the Apple Watch. 

I only wish it applied to all rings in the 'activity' app.

### 4/5 — Does what it says

*2016-07-03, version 1.1*

Works but would be good if it also allowed you to add calories/minutes to the 'Exercise' ring.

### 1/5 — Manual Move

*2016-05-10*

The app does permit the addition of calories to the Move segment of the activity app. However, there are several significant deficiencies or “bugs” with the implementation.

Specifically, when it “adds” calories it also overwrites with zeroes (0’s) for the Exercise and Stand segments. There is no way to go back and “fix” the overwrite. If you happen to be running a consecutive accomplishment kind of thing, the zeroes that get written into the Activity app and Health app break that sequence.

Besides the “features,” another reviewer wrote that the Manual Add concept would be benefit if you could add a timed exercise also. I’ll go one better and suggest that a feature to permit selecting the date (within reason, say one week) back in time to add the calories would be fantastic.

Unfortunately, as implemented with the “bugs,” I cannot recommend this app anyone.

## Frequently asked questions about Manual Move

### What is Manual Move used for?

Manual Move allows you to manually add calories burned from workouts not automatically tracked by your Apple Watch, such as swimming. This helps you complete your daily Activity ring goals.

### Does Manual Move sync with Apple Health?

Yes, Manual Move uses HealthKit to save the calories you add directly to the Health app on your iPhone and Apple Watch. You can then view all your logged data within the Health app.

### How much does Manual Move cost?

Manual Move is a paid app priced at $2.99. This is a one-time purchase and does not involve any subscriptions or in-app purchases.

### What devices is Manual Move compatible with?

Manual Move is designed for Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod Touch. It requires watchOS and iOS.

### How often is Manual Move updated?

The app was last updated on April 8, 2016, to version 1.1. It was originally released on September 29, 2015.

### What is the user rating for Manual Move?

Manual Move has a user rating of 1.6 stars based on 5 ratings. This indicates a generally negative user sentiment.

### Does Manual Move have ads?

No, Manual Move does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Manual Move?

Manual Move has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-04-08

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed an issue with watchOS 2.2
Changed icon

### 1.0 — 2015-09-28

No release notes.

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