SALT for POTS vs Arcus Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SALT for POTS
This app offers a structured, expert-backed training program designed to help individuals manage symptoms of POTS and Long Covid. It focuses on physical, mental, and emotional well-being through guided workouts, education, and community support.
- Personalized training program
- Guided POTS-specific workouts
- EDS-friendly exercise modifications
- 12 levels of programming
- Nutrition and stress management education
- Community forum
- Optional one-on-one coaching
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Are you tired of feeling lightheaded, anxious, and exhausted due to POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or Long Covid ? SALT for POTS is here to help! Developed specifically for individuals with POTS, the SALT program is an expert-backed training program designed to help you improve your symptoms through a personalized approach. The program offers a comprehensive approach to health that includes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our guided workouts are tailored specifically for POTS and created by an Exercise Therapist & CPT who knows firsthand the unique challenges of living with POTS. This program was created to be as EDS-friendly as possible, and all exercises can easily be modified to meet individual needs. Take the first step towards reducing symptoms and improving your overall quality of life with SALT for POTS. With a focus on reconditioning, cardio conditioning, connective tissue remodeling, and overall health, the SALT program starts with an assessment of your current level of fitness and symptoms and then matches you with the best starting level for you. We'll provide guidance and support throughout the program to help you stay on track and make progress, with an option to add one-on-one coaching as well. The program consists of 12 levels and a full year of programming, with options for home or gym workouts or a combination of the two. Our goal is not only to reduce your standing heart rate but also to stabilize blood pressure, eliminate adrenalin surges, and reduce symptoms across the board. In addition to exercise, SALT for POTS provides education on other lifestyle factors that can impact POTS and EDS symptoms, such as nutrition and stress management. Also included is a bonus Pre-Salt level specifically designed for those who are bed or couch-bound, ensuring a safe and gradual transition. This preparatory stage helps build strength and confidence while prioritizing safety and health, paving the way for a successful journey through the SALT program. With a community forum, you can connect with others going through similar experiences and get your program-related questions answered. So why wait? Take control of your POTS & EDS symptoms with the SALT program today! Access to all POTS for SALT training, community, and content is managed by an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase at your chosen interval of monthly or yearly. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Arcus Train
Log your weightlifting sets and reps to automatically track personal records. Create shareable workout summaries and connect with a community of lifters for motivation and friendly competition. Form clubs, run challenges, and celebrate each other's achievements.
- Log sets and reps
- Automatic PR tracking
- Create shareable workout cards
- Connect with other lifters
- Form clubs and run challenges
- Focus on heaviest weight x reps
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Lift, log, share. Arcus turns your workouts into share-card moments and connects you to lifters chasing the same PRs. Arcus is the social network for friend, family, and coworkers. Hold each other accountable and share your progress. • Log every set and rep — Arcus tracks your PRs automatically as you train. • Drop a post after the lift — pick from 15+ premium templates that turn your numbers into share-card moments. Save for IG Stories or post to your Arcus feed. • Follow lifters chasing what you're chasing. Hooray each other's PRs. Talk shop in the comments. • Form clubs with your training partners. Run challenges. Compete on real lifts, not vanity metrics. Arcus is built around the language of lifting — top sets, working sets, e1RM, PR moments. Volume isn't a number we celebrate. Heaviest weight × reps is. Free to use. No ads. No tracking. Terms and Conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arcus Train at 5.0 against SALT for POTS's 3.6. Arcus Train also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). SALT for POTS's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SALT for POTS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Arcus Train sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arcus Train holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SALT for POTS has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of SALT for POTS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcus Train's.
SALT for POTS ships an update every 5 months, Arcus Train weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SALT for POTS | Arcus Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SALT for POTS LLC | Merick Evans |
Customer experience
SALT for POTS
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In-app purchases
SALT for POTS
- 1 Month Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Quarterly Subscription$44.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$60.001 Year
Arcus Train
- Arcus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Arcus Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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