Comparison

THRST vs MicroRecoveryPlus

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

MicroRecoveryPlus

This app supports your health and fitness goals by allowing you to book classes, track workouts and body measurements, and participate in challenges. Access a recipe and video workout library, stay updated on club news, and connect with staff. It integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive progress monitoring.

Highlights
  • Book classes online
  • Track workout progress
  • Monitor body measurements
  • Participate in fitness challenges
  • Access recipe library
  • Video workout library
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Track your progress from all your workouts - Keep track of your body measurements and progress - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online - Recipes Library - Video Workout Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.

Screenshots

THRST4 screens
MicroRecoveryPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroRecoveryPlus at none against THRST's 4. MicroRecoveryPlus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). THRST's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MicroRecoveryPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MicroRecoveryPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THRST has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THRST ships an update monthly, MicroRecoveryPlus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
THRST versus MicroRecoveryPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHRSTMicroRecoveryPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKE THURSTON LTDTeamUp Sports

Customer experience

THRST

All ratings1,125 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.6%

MicroRecoveryPlus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MicroRecoveryPlus

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
None

MicroRecoveryPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THRST free?
THRST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MicroRecoveryPlus free?
MicroRecoveryPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THRST or MicroRecoveryPlus?
MicroRecoveryPlus is rated higher. THRST averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while MicroRecoveryPlus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do THRST or MicroRecoveryPlus have ads?
Neither THRST nor MicroRecoveryPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THRST or MicroRecoveryPlus?
THRST ships an update monthly, and MicroRecoveryPlus every 5 months. Most recently, THRST was updated on October 14, 2026 and MicroRecoveryPlus on September 30, 2026.

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