# Change vs Arcus VBT

The clearest difference is rating: Arcus VBT at 5.0 against Change's 4.6. Arcus VBT also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Change's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Change sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Arcus VBT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcus VBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Change has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Change's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcus VBT's.

Change ships an update every 5 weeks, Arcus VBT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Change | Arcus VBT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change/id1081061856/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dagou Sports Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741912939) | [夏雯 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896671999) |

## What reviewers say

### Change

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change/id1081061856)

This app provides personalized fitness plans, exercise demonstrations, and video content from global fitness experts. It also features a curated online store for supplements and fitness gear, aiming to guide users on their weight loss, shaping, and muscle gain journeys.

**Highlights:** Smart customized fitness plans, Extensive exercise library with demonstrations, Global fitness influencer video content, Professional courses from top trainers, Curated fitness supplement and gear store, Progress tracking and data analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro会员连续包月 | $1.49 | per month |
| Super会员连续包月 | $2.49 | per month |
| Change会员购买8元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change会员12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro会员包月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change会员28元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Change次卡 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro会员包年 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro会员包年 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro会员包年 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Change会员178元 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 一年 | $77.00 | one-time |


### Arcus VBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009)

Analyze barbell training with real-time or imported video analysis. Track key velocity metrics, review reps, and monitor progress over time with detailed charts and cloud sync. Designed for strength athletes and coaches seeking to enhance their training.

**Highlights:** Live camera tracking, Video import analysis, Barbell velocity metrics, Rep-by-rep history, Progress charts, Cloud sync

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcus Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 10 Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 20 Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Arcus Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 10 Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 20 Yearly | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Change free?

Change is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcus VBT free?

Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Change or Arcus VBT?

Arcus VBT is rated higher. Change averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Arcus VBT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Change or Arcus VBT have ads?

Neither Change nor Arcus VBT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Change or Arcus VBT?

Change ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arcus VBT every 8 days. Most recently, Change was updated on October 17, 2026 and Arcus VBT on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*