# Motivation Alliance vs Xponential+

The clearest difference is rating: Xponential+ at 4.3 against Motivation Alliance's 3.1. Xponential+ also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 34) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). Motivation Alliance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xponential+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Motivation Alliance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Xponential+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xponential+ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Motivation Alliance's written reviews are positive against 19% of Xponential+'s.

Motivation Alliance ships an update every 4 months, Xponential+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motivation Alliance | Xponential+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivation-alliance/id1490924600/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **19.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brittingham Software Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206091087) | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) |

## What reviewers say

### Motivation Alliance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivation-alliance/id1490924600)

This app syncs your Apple Health data, including workouts, steps, diet, and weight, with your Motivation Alliance portal account. Access your health promotion program on your iPhone. Requires an existing account through an organization like a company or hospital.

**Highlights:** Syncs Apple Health data, Tracks workouts, steps, diet, hydration, Monitors biometric measures like weight, Access to Motivation Alliance portal, Automatic data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xponential+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117)

Access a wide variety of on-demand and live fitness classes from top studios. Book in-person sessions and track your progress across different workout types and brands. Enjoy a comprehensive fitness experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** On-demand classes, Live classes, In-person studio booking, Progress tracking, Apple Watch integration, Class reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Row House - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| STRIDE - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| CycleBar - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Rumble - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| AKT - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Club Pilates - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pure Barre - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| StretchLab - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| YogaSix - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of workouts
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Live class feature
- 🤩 Excellent content and instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to find and save favorite classes
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad or TV
- 💸 Expensive subscription with poor value

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and unable to access account
- Workouts not registering as completed
- Playback issues, videos freezing or restarting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/resume workouts
- Improve search and filtering options
- Introduce an iPad-specific app version
- Integrate with fitness tracking devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motivation Alliance free?

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

### Is Xponential+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Motivation Alliance or Xponential+?

Xponential+ is rated higher. Motivation Alliance averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Xponential+ averages 4.3 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Motivation Alliance or Xponential+ have ads?

Xponential+ shows ads; Motivation Alliance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Motivation Alliance or Xponential+?

Motivation Alliance ships an update every 4 months, and Xponential+ monthly. Most recently, Motivation Alliance was updated on July 7, 2026 and Xponential+ on September 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.*