# 6 vs Phoenix Rising

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phoenix Rising at none against 6's 10. Phoenix Rising also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 6's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 6 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Phoenix Rising asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 6 against 5.0 for Phoenix Rising. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 6 has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

6 ships an update every 2 weeks, Phoenix Rising every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 6 | Phoenix Rising |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6-pack-macros/id1607832473/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-rising/id6738388998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [macro Calculator](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598352282) | [PerFIcT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157678843) |

## What reviewers say

### 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6-pack-macros/id1607832473)

This app guides users to achieve fitness goals by tracking nutrition and providing customized workout plans. It offers a food database and custom meal creation for precise dietary logging. It's a comprehensive tool for weight loss, muscle gain, or general health improvement.

**Highlights:** Nutrition tracking, Macronutrient intake logging, Customizable workout routines, Extensive food database, Custom meal and recipe creation, Progress monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Friday 50% Off | $4.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $9.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $9.99 | per month |
| YEARLY | $59.99 | per year |
| YEARLY | $59.99 | per year |
| LIFE TIME | $99.99 | one-time |


### Phoenix Rising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-rising/id6738388998)

Access personalized fitness programs, track your workout progress, and monitor your nutrition. This app integrates with Apple Health to log steps and calories, and provides detailed exercise breakdowns with video demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Personalized fitness programs, Workout progress recording, Nutrition tracking, Integration with Apple Health, Daily workout planner, Exercise video demonstrations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 6 free?

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

### Is Phoenix Rising free?

Phoenix Rising is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 6 or Phoenix Rising?

Phoenix Rising is rated higher. 6 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Phoenix Rising averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 6 or Phoenix Rising have ads?

6 shows ads; Phoenix Rising does not.

### Which is updated more often, 6 or Phoenix Rising?

6 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phoenix Rising every 3 months. Most recently, 6 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phoenix Rising on October 23, 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.*