# THRST vs Monk Mode

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | THRST | Monk Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrst/id1547079263/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-mode-habit-tracker/id1671350217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 86 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIKE THURSTON LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547079265) | [Jonathan McKenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638576725) |

## What reviewers say

### THRST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrst/id1547079263)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $57.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Great workouts
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Effective for results
- 👍 Comprehensive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Tracking issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Needs more stability and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Workout history tracking issues
- Back button functionality problems
- Inconsistent weight/rep recording
- Freezing and crashing during use
- Incorrect exercise substitutions

**Requested features**

- 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


### Monk Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-mode-habit-tracker/id1671350217)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monk Mode Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monk Mode Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*