# MoveU vs Crucible

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MoveU at 276 against Crucible's 2. MoveU also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Crucible's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoveU sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Crucible sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crucible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoveU has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MoveU ships an update every 5 weeks, Crucible monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveU | Crucible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveu/id1640475559/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crucible-strength-tracker/id6782246146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moveu Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640475561) | [dan Coschigano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782246148) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveu/id1640475559)

Access hundreds of training videos, guided plans, and live workshops to improve your pain, posture, and performance. Learn to understand and resolve the root cause of your issues, build strength, and move better for a healthier life.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of training videos, Guided plans, Live workshops with experts, Body mechanics education, Pain and injury resolution, Strength building exercises, Organized by body region and condition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| (APP) Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| App Annual Membership | $499.99 | per year |
| (APP) Annual Membership | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent educational content
- 🚀 Easy to follow exercises
- 💡 Comprehensive programs for various body parts
- 👍 Helpful and responsive coaches
- 👍 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear instructions at times
- 🐛 Difficulty understanding postural alignment
- 🔒 Dismissive customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add pictures of exercises in downloadable PDFs
- Improve user experience for navigating the app
- Provide better guidance on using the activity tracking feature


### Crucible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crucible-strength-tracker/id6782246146)

Effortlessly import and track any strength training program from spreadsheets or templates. Log sets, reps, and effort with advanced features like focus mode and PR detection. Visualize your progress with muscle heatmaps and consistency streaks.

**Highlights:** Spreadsheet import (.xlsx / .csv), RPE / RIR effort logging, Focus mode for sets, Muscle volume heatmap, Automatic PR detection, One-tap logging, Plate calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forge Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Forge Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Forge Pro - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveU free?

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

### Is Crucible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoveU or Crucible?

Crucible is rated higher. MoveU averages 4.8 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Crucible averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MoveU or Crucible have ads?

Neither MoveU nor Crucible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoveU or Crucible?

MoveU ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crucible monthly. Most recently, MoveU was updated on October 14, 2026 and Crucible on October 13, 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.*