# Activations vs MOVE Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOVE Studio at none against Activations's 4. MOVE Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 18.0). Activations's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. MOVE Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Activations against 5.0 for MOVE Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, MOVE Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activations | MOVE Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-studio/id1660267103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superhuman Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520094703) | [Tier 1 Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660267105) |

## What reviewers say

### Activations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701)

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

**Highlights:** Motivational audio experiences, Manifestation and visualization techniques, Neuroscience-based mind rewiring, Daily affirmations, Over 700+ audio activations, Multiple categories for daily routines, Personalized challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $167.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Uplifting and motivating
- 🙌 Transformative
- 💫 Incredible app
- 🎶 Soothing music and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
- 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Meditations not tracking properly
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inability to pause or rewind meditations

**Requested features**

- More affordable subscription options
- Offline listening capabilities
- Ability to download meditations
- Wider range of meditation topics
- Different voice options


### MOVE Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-studio/id1660267103)

Easily view class schedules and book your next fitness session. Stay updated with the studio's offerings and manage your bookings directly from your device.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Book fitness sessions, Manage bookings, Studio updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activations free?

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

### Is MOVE Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Activations or MOVE Studio?

MOVE Studio is rated higher. Activations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while MOVE Studio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Activations or MOVE Studio have ads?

Activations shows ads; MOVE Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Activations or MOVE Studio?

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, and MOVE Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Activations was updated on November 3, 2026 and MOVE Studio on October 24, 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.*