# X Factor vs Active Goals

X Factor and Active Goals both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Active Goals's written reviews are positive against 60% of X Factor's. X Factor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Active Goals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X Factor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X Factor against 5.0 for Active Goals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of X Factor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Active Goals's.

X Factor ships an update weekly, Active Goals fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Factor | Active Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-factor/id312733909/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-goals/id6670495589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/312733912) | [Rivera Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027933) |

## What reviewers say

### X Factor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-factor/id312733909)

Easily track your daily calorie balance for weight management. Focus on calories in and out, with features to predict target weight achievement and verify data accuracy. Integrates with HealthKit for automatic calorie import.

**Highlights:** Daily calorie balance tracking, Weight and activity calorie logging, Target weight prediction, BMI and BMR calculation, HealthKit integration, Weight unit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Active Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-goals/id6670495589)

This app helps you set and achieve personalized fitness goals, track progress with detailed metrics, and stay motivated through streaks and insights. It integrates seamlessly with Apple Health to provide a comprehensive overview of your activity.

**Highlights:** Personalized goal setting (activity, distance, time, elevation, calories), In-depth progress tracking and stats, Apple Health integration for workout data, Yearly, monthly, and weekly performance breakdowns, Goal streak tracking for consistency, Activity insights for motivation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active Goals PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Factor free?

X Factor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Active Goals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Factor or Active Goals?

X Factor and Active Goals are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do X Factor or Active Goals have ads?

Neither X Factor nor Active Goals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Factor or Active Goals?

X Factor ships an update weekly, and Active Goals fortnightly. Most recently, X Factor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Active Goals on October 7, 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.*