# Equinox+ vs Blocks NYC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blocks NYC at 100% against Equinox+'s 28%. Blocks NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Equinox+'s advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equinox+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. Blocks NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blocks NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equinox+ has 44K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Equinox+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Blocks NYC's.

Equinox+ ships an update fortnightly, Blocks NYC every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equinox+ | Blocks NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equinox-plus/id318815572/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-nyc/id6780297640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Equinox](https://appshunter.io/developer/318815575) | [Traversal Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780297642) |

## What reviewers say

### Equinox+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equinox-plus/id318815572)

Access expert-led fitness classes from renowned instructors anytime, anywhere. Enjoy immersive content, track your progress, and sync with health data. Seamlessly integrate digital workouts with club memberships.

**Highlights:** Unlimited access to expert instructors, On-demand and live classes, Immersive audio and video content, Schedule classes and sync to calendar, Track progress and sync with Apple HealthKit, Available on mobile, web, and tablet

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equinox+ | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Great gym app
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🔒 Secure check-in

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 👎 Confusing interface
- 🕰️ Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Booking issues and errors
- Inconsistent data sync
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Search functionality for on-demand classes
- Apple Watch integration
- Calendar sync for booked classes
- Instructor search and filtering


### Blocks NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-nyc/id6780297640)

Track your exploration of New York City by walking streets and completing blocks. The app automatically records your progress, allowing you to see how much of the city you've covered and discover new places.

**Highlights:** Automatic street tracking, Block completion fills map permanently, Per-neighborhood progress tracking, Discover local businesses, Connect with friends on leaderboards, Integrate with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equinox+ free?

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

### Is Blocks NYC free?

Blocks NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Equinox+ or Blocks NYC?

Blocks NYC is rated higher. Equinox+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Blocks NYC averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Equinox+ or Blocks NYC have ads?

Neither Equinox+ nor Blocks NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equinox+ or Blocks NYC?

Equinox+ ships an update fortnightly, and Blocks NYC every 8 days. Most recently, Equinox+ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blocks NYC on October 21, 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.*