# #jmChallenge vs The Approach

The clearest difference is rating: #jmChallenge at 4.9 against The Approach's 4.3. #jmChallenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (392 vs 70). The Approach's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Approach sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. #jmChallenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

#jmChallenge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #jmChallenge has 392 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of #jmChallenge's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Approach's.

#jmChallenge ships an update monthly, The Approach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #jmChallenge | The Approach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jmchallenge/id1489192762/reviews)** | [4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-approach/id6443471757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 87 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JASMINE MAYS FITNESS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489192761) | [Adam Potash Approach, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612640696) |

## What reviewers say

### #jmChallenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jmchallenge/id1489192762)

Embark on a 6-week fitness journey designed by a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Achieve your dream body and reach your goals without the need for counting, tracking, or measuring.

**Highlights:** 6-week fitness program, Personalized guidance, Nutrition coaching, Goal achievement, Body transformation, No counting or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Approach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-approach/id6443471757)

This app provides a personalized health coach to guide your weight loss journey. Get expert feedback on meals, track hydration and exercise, and plan healthy meals without restrictive dieting. Connect with friends and a supportive community for motivation and accountability.

**Highlights:** Expert meal feedback, Hydration and meal scheduling, Stress-free intake tracking, Shareable challenges, Meal planning with hundreds of options, Exercise tracking, Goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan Package | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Coach Only | $19.95 | per month |
| Your Accountability Coach | $19.95 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Coach and Bonus material | $49.99 | per month |
| The Full Package! | $49.99 | per month |
| The Full Package! (3 months) | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $174.99 | per year |
| Coach & Bonus material 6 month | $249.99 | per 6 months |
| The Full Package! (6 months) | $299.99 | per 6 months |
| Year over | $399.99 | per year |
| The Full Package! (12 months) | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #jmChallenge free?

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

### Is The Approach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #jmChallenge or The Approach?

#jmChallenge is rated higher. #jmChallenge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while The Approach averages 4.3 from 70 ratings.

### Do #jmChallenge or The Approach have ads?

Neither #jmChallenge nor The Approach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, #jmChallenge or The Approach?

#jmChallenge ships an update monthly, and The Approach every 3 weeks. Most recently, #jmChallenge was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Approach on September 19, 2026.

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