# PLT4M vs Arrow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrow at 78% against PLT4M's 23%. Arrow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 153). PLT4M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month. PLT4M asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of PLT4M's written reviews are positive against 78% of Arrow's.

PLT4M ships an update every 2 months, Arrow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLT4M | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plt4m/id1291869726/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Platform Athletics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291869725) | [LevelUp App Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698617806) |

## What reviewers say

### PLT4M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plt4m/id1291869726)

This app provides secondary school physical education programs and athletic departments with digital resources. It offers engaging video content and diverse programs designed to foster a lifelong passion for activity and exercise in students and athletes.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hours of video content, 30+ unique programs, Curriculum from certified instructors, Content for Fitness, Weights, Yoga, Boxing, Athletic Development, Technology to enhance student outcomes, Consistent access to student data and progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of workout options and customization
- 🎯 Effective for school/athletic programs
- 📊 Leaderboard feature motivates competition
- 🎨 Clean and aesthetically pleasing UI
- 📹 Demo videos for exercises included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Significant lag and slow navigation
- 😤 Tedious and confusing interface
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 💾 High storage consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking workout button
- White screen after sign-in
- Workout time tracking defaults to zero seconds
- Workouts fail to save after completion
- Sticky controls and slow loading

**Requested features**

- Reset button for weight/exercise data
- Teacher/coach ability to assign specific workout sections
- Weekly view to see past and upcoming workouts
- More leg workout options
- Better organization and cleaner layout


### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641)

This app gamifies your fitness journey, transforming workouts into a fun, competitive experience with friends. Track progress with a detailed log, earn rewards, and connect with a global community for motivation and support.

**Highlights:** Gamified workout experience, Weightlifting routine planner, Progress tracking and logging, Social fitness network, Earn trophies and EXP, Workout social feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Diamond Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount (Gold Access) | $17.49 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking workouts
- 🏆 Motivating with trophies and leveling system
- 🙌 Great for competing with friends
- 💪 Tracks muscle groups and progress
- 📊 Provides detailed workout data and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when switching between tabs or accessing friends tab
- 🔍 Missing some common exercises
- 🔧 Can't edit previous workouts or change exercise order
- 🕰️ Rest timer is a premium feature
- 🤔 Trophies/achievements may be unrealistic for women

**Reported bugs**

- Assisted pull-ups incorrectly adding weight instead of subtracting
- Muscle distribution not accurately tracking
- Workout data not always logging correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit previous workouts
- Allow reordering of exercises in a workout
- Implement a rest timer
- Add more workout options, especially for cardio
- Provide different tiers/achievements for men and women


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLT4M free?

PLT4M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLT4M or Arrow?

Arrow is rated higher. PLT4M averages 2.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Arrow averages 4.8 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do PLT4M or Arrow have ads?

Neither PLT4M nor Arrow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLT4M or Arrow?

PLT4M ships an update every 2 months, and Arrow every 2 weeks. Most recently, PLT4M was updated on October 8, 2026 and Arrow 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.*