# MoveX vs Moves Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Moves Lite at 4.4 against MoveX's 3.7. Moves Lite also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). MoveX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (30% vs 21%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Moves Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moves Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 417 and 418 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of MoveX's written reviews are positive against 21% of Moves Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, Moves Lite every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveX | Moves Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) | **[4.4 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-lite/id1418984896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 417 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


### Moves Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-lite/id1418984896)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities and exercise, including steps, distance, time, and calories burned. It operates lightly, consuming minimal battery, and allows you to view your movement routes on a map. Receive daily health status notifications to support a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Automatic activity tracking, Low battery consumption, Route mapping, Step, distance, time, and calorie tracking, Daily health status notifications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Good replacement for the old Moves app
- 🚀 Lightweight and doesn't drain battery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking of steps, distance, and activities
- 🔍 Inconsistent location tracking and mapping
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Missing features from the old Moves app

**Reported bugs**

- Loses historical data
- Fails to track activity unless the app is open
- Misidentifies activities (e.g. cycling as driving)

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for more activity types (cycling, running, etc.)
- Improved data export and sync options
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveX free?

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

### Is Moves Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoveX or Moves Lite?

Moves Lite is rated higher. MoveX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while Moves Lite averages 4.4 from 418 ratings.

### Do MoveX or Moves Lite have ads?

Moves Lite shows ads; MoveX does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoveX or Moves Lite?

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moves Lite every 8 days. Most recently, MoveX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Moves Lite on October 22, 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.*