Muscle View vs ORC Performance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Muscle View
Visualize muscle activation levels in real-time using wearable EMG sensors. Track and export session data with audio and haptic biofeedback. Connect up to six devices simultaneously for comprehensive analysis.
- Real-time EMG readings
- Bar and chart visualization
- Session data logging
- Audio and haptic biofeedback
- Supports up to 6 devices
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Display EMG reading (muscle activation level) from M40 Muscle Sense wearable EMG muscle sensors by ANR Corp. Uses Bluetooth for device connections. Displays realtime values, bars and charts. Datalog entire sessions for viewing and export. Audio and haptic biofeedback. Supports up to 6 devices simultaneously.
ORC Performance
This invitation-only running community focuses on consistency, allowing members to track runs, view weekly leaderboards, and connect with others through club chat and event listings. Membership is earned, emphasizing dedication to the sport.
- Track run distance, time, route, and type
- Weekly leaderboard rankings
- Real-time club chat messaging
- Listings for upcoming events and group runs
- Member profiles with run history and stats
- Push notifications for messages
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ORC Performance is a private, invitation-only running community built on one standard: consistency. FEATURES // Track every run — log distance, time, route, and run type // Weekly leaderboard — see where you rank against the crew // Club chat — real-time messaging with your fellow members // Events — upcoming races and group runs in one place // Member profiles — your full run history and stats // Push notifications — never miss a chat message This isn't a casual run club. Membership is earned, not given. ORC holds its members to a higher standard, you either put in the work or you don't belong here. Invitation only. Apply at orcstandard.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ORC Performance at every 3 weeks against Muscle View's every 3 months. ORC Performance also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Muscle View against 5.0 for ORC Performance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Muscle View ships an update every 3 months, ORC Performance every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Muscle View | ORC Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applied Neural Research Corp | Frank Claridge |
Customer experience
Muscle View
ORC Performance
In-app purchases
Muscle View
No in-app purchases
ORC Performance
No in-app purchases
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