# Mobility Manual vs MARCHON TRAINING

The clearest difference is rating: MARCHON TRAINING at 4.8 against Mobility Manual's 3.0. MARCHON TRAINING also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 38%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Mobility Manual's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobility Manual sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and MARCHON TRAINING sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MARCHON TRAINING holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARCHON TRAINING has 330 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Mobility Manual's written reviews are positive against 78% of MARCHON TRAINING's.

Mobility Manual ships an update every 5 weeks, MARCHON TRAINING weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobility Manual | MARCHON TRAINING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-manual/id1612541547/reviews) | **[4.8 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 167 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Mobility Manual Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599080265) | [Marchon Training Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646230361) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobility Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-manual/id1612541547)

Enhance athletic performance with sport-specific mobility routines designed to improve range of motion and prevent wasted stretching. Build a daily habit of movement and feel the difference in your body within weeks.

**Highlights:** Sport-specific mobility routines, 40-day step-by-step programs, Mobility assessment and progress tracking, Sport-specific coaching videos, Extensive mobility exercise library, Community access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Mobility Manual Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| The Mobility Manual Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Runner's Manual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Athlete | $59.99 | one-time |
| ROM Strong | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weightlifters Mobility Manual | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mobility program content
- 👍 Clear exercise explanations
- 👍 Effective mobility improvements
- 👍 Useful for weightlifters
- 👍 Good for improving activation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🐛 Frequent glitches
- 🐛 App is clunky and frustrating
- 🐛 Videos don't load or are black
- 🐛 Timers are confusing/unclear

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on exercises
- Timers get stuck or have a mind of their own
- Videos not loading or are black
- App crashes when receiving calls/notifications
- Autoplay repeats the same exercise

**Requested features**

- Add voice instructions/audio cues
- Allow playing own music
- Add a countdown before movement changes
- Improve timer clarity
- Option to mark exercises as complete


### MARCHON TRAINING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301)

This app offers online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized guidance, workout tracking, and direct interaction with coaches and a community for feedback and support.

**Highlights:** Personalized online training programs, Workout guidance for all levels, Coach interaction and feedback, Community support, Workout logging and tracking, Nutrition guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $87.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $99.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| ATHX 2024 6 Week Plan | $99.00 | one-time |
| ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan | $149.00 | one-time |
| Hyrox 12 Week Plan | $249.00 | one-time |
| Marathon & Half-marathon | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💪 High-quality workout programming and content
- ⏱️ Built-in timer features for workouts
- 🎯 Effective for strength and fitness progress
- 👥 Strong community features and engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription pricing (£89/month)
- 🚫 Difficult subscription cancellation process
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📹 Incomplete or missing exercise video demonstrations
- ❌ Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing notes
- App fails to save metrics during workouts
- Music playback stops when playing workout videos
- Subscription cancellation links to download page instead of cancellation
- Subscription shows as active despite cancellation attempts

**Requested features**

- Progress graphing and visualization
- Ability to view previous session weights/reps in current session
- Nutrition information and meal planning
- Multiple workout plan options without contacting support
- In-app subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobility Manual free?

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

### Is MARCHON TRAINING free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobility Manual or MARCHON TRAINING?

MARCHON TRAINING is rated higher. Mobility Manual averages 3.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while MARCHON TRAINING averages 4.8 from 330 ratings.

### Do Mobility Manual or MARCHON TRAINING have ads?

Neither Mobility Manual nor MARCHON TRAINING shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobility Manual or MARCHON TRAINING?

Mobility Manual ships an update every 5 weeks, and MARCHON TRAINING weekly. Most recently, Mobility Manual was updated on September 7, 2026 and MARCHON TRAINING on September 26, 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.*