Comparison

THRST vs Monk Mode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

THRST

Access a vast library of training guides and personalized workout recommendations. Discover over 200 healthy meal options with preparation instructions and create custom shopping lists. Track your fitness progress with detailed analytics and video exercise demonstrations.

Highlights
  • 30+ physique-altering training guides
  • Personalized guide recommendations
  • 200+ healthy meal options
  • Weekly shopping lists
  • Exercise video demonstrations
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Knowledge library with exclusive content
Features
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Receive 30+ Physique-Altering Training Guides. Choose guides for ANY training style including; PPL, Bro Splits, Summer Shred, Mike’s personal guide and so many more Select from countless training guides for growing lean muscle, burning fat and building strength Receive recommended guides, bespoke to your specific goals Decide how many days a week you want to train Receive video demos of each exercise to perfect your form Access NEW programmes and guides added to the app each year Discover The Perfect Guide For Your Goal. With this many guides at your fingertips, it can be hard to pick just one. Instead, let us choose for you. Inside the app, you’ll receive tailored guide recommendations based on your goals and ability PLUS a new guide library for you to select from countless individual workout guides! Never Stress About Nutrition Again. With the THRST nutrition library, you’ll find 200+ meals with step-by-step preparation methods, ingredient lists and nutritional info to help you dial in your diet, build muscle and burn fat easier than ever. Over 200+ meals for building muscle and melting away body fat Plenty of variety for Vegan, Vegetarian & Standard diets Weekly shopping lists prepped for you Easily switch between meals to suit your taste Customise and add your favourite daily meals to your plan Access The THRST Knowledge Library Having workouts to follow is one thing. Knowing how to integrate fitness with your lifestyle is another. As a THRST App exclusive, you’ll receive access to our knowledge library with members-only content on lifestyle advice, training best practices, form perfection, nutrition and more. See Your Growth In Real Time. What gets measured gets managed. But often it’s way too inconvenient to keep a journal logbook of all your lifts. That’s why we’ve given you a custom dashboard to track your progress over time, monitor your weight changes and capture physique update pictures all in one place. A Cutting-Edge Workout Experience. Easily monitor your lifting progress in one powerful app. Track your reps, weight lifted, sets, time for completion, recommended tempo AND receive suggestions on what weight you should be lifting based on your previous lifts to guarantee consistent progression. Your subscription will work across your devices and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings within iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, no refunds will be provided for any unused portion of the term. By creating an account you agree to the T&Cs which can be found here -> https://thrstofficial.com/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

Monk Mode

This app helps you build discipline by tracking daily habits and earning a score for completion. It offers a clean interface, custom habits, and motivational quotes. An optional Pro upgrade provides advanced analytics and more reminders.

Highlights
  • Monk Mode Score (0-100)
  • Set your 'Why' for motivation
  • Clean and minimal habit view
  • Customizable habits with colors/emojis
  • Ready-made and custom habit options
  • Motivational quotes screen
Features
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Monk Mode is a distraction-free habit tracker built for discipline. Complete your habits each day to earn a Monk Mode Score - hit 100 for a perfect day. Build discipline with a simple daily system: - Monk Mode Score (0-100): calculated from today’s habit completion - Your Why: set your reason and stay focused when motivation dips - Clean habit view: see your day clearly with minimal distraction - Custom habits: add colours and emojis to make habits feel personal - Ready-made habits: start fast or create your own Upgrade to Pro to unlock: - Habit Packs: curated sets for goals like Build Muscle, Quit Smoking and more - Advanced Analytics: see your strongest habit, what needs focus and completion rates - 7-day score history: track your Monk Mode Score across the last week - More reminders: up to 5 reminders per day - Custom reminder message: make notifications sound like you Stay motivated. A slick quotes screen with motivation + discipline quotes - save favourites and share when you need a push. If you want consistency without clutter, Monk Mode keeps it simple. Please review our Terms of Use before using the app here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

THRST4 screens
Monk Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Monk Mode at free with in-app purchases against THRST's subscription. THRST's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THRST sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Monk Mode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THRST holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THRST has 1.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THRST ships an update monthly, Monk Mode every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
THRST versus Monk Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHRSTMonk Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better39
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKE THURSTON LTDJonathan McKenna

Customer experience

THRST

All ratings1,135 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative23.4%

Monk Mode

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

THRST

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Workout history tracking issues
  • Back button functionality problems
  • Inconsistent weight/rep recording
  • Freezing and crashing during use
  • Incorrect exercise substitutions
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  • Unreliable sync between devices
  • Signup and login problems

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add ability to create custom workouts
  • Improve weight/rep tracking accuracy
  • Implement offline workout access
  • Enhance UI/UX for better usability
  • Add more workout plan variety
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  • Improve meal plan options and customization
  • Integrate rest timer and tempo features
  • Allow speed controls for video content
  • Provide option to decline notifications permanently
  • Add more leg-focused workouts

Monk Mode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

THRST

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$57.993 Months
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  • Annual$174.991 Year
3 purchases

Monk Mode

Subscriptions2
  • Monk Mode Pro (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Monk Mode Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is THRST free?
THRST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monk Mode free?
Monk Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, THRST or Monk Mode?
THRST is rated higher. THRST averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Monk Mode averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do THRST or Monk Mode have ads?
Monk Mode shows ads; THRST does not.
Which is updated more often, THRST or Monk Mode?
THRST ships an update monthly, and Monk Mode every 5 months. Most recently, THRST was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monk Mode on October 24, 2026.

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