Comparison

QE Squared vs The U

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QE Squared

This app offers quick, 10-minute targeted workouts designed by a celebrity trainer. It provides video instruction for arms, abs, butt, and hips, along with cardio programs and music playlists. Achieve a total body sculpting workout from anywhere.

Highlights
  • 10-minute targeted workouts
  • Video instruction
  • Arms, abs, butt, hip routines
  • Cardio programs
  • Music playlists
  • Total body sculpting
Features
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"I love Nicole's App. I take it with me wherever I travel. It keeps me in tip-top shape," Kate Hudson. Nicole Stuart, Hollywood's top celebrity trainer, introduces QE2, Quick Easy Exercises. Inspired by requests from her A-List celebrity clients, Nicole has created 10 minute, targeted workouts that can be done from a hotel room, a movie set, the office, and at home. QE2's iPhone App features four 10 minute targeted workouts: arms, abs, butt and hip. Nicole's videos and step-by-step instruction lets you work out at your own pace, targeting the key body parts that are important to you. Use all 4 for a total body sculpting workout. QE2 also features Nicole's celebrity clients' favorite cardio programs and music playlists. Nicole has been featured in W magazine, US Weekly, InStyle, Cosmopolitan and MSNBC.com.

About

The U

Receive personalized workout plans from specialists based on your health history and goals. Engage in interactive live-streamed classes with real-time feedback from trainers, or access a library of on-demand content. Programs are also available for specific medical conditions.

Highlights
  • Customized workout prescriptions
  • Live interactive at-home classes
  • On-demand workout library
  • Doctor-endorsed programs for medical conditions
  • Nutrition and meditation guidance
  • Real-time trainer feedback
Features
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CUSTOMIZED PRESCRIPTION w/ PRESCRIPTFIT® Start with a complimentary consult with one of The U’s specialists, who will use your health history and goals to provide a recommended weekly prescription of strength, cardio and recovery workouts. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ EYES-ON-YOU AT-HOME WORKOUTS Get feedback and modifications tailored to YOUR body with The U’s team of LIVE trainers who see you, motivate you and hold you accountable. With 2 coaches on every class, our revolutionary, at-home, interactive workouts provide the sense of community you’ve come to expect from an in-person class, all while ensuring you’re moving safely and effectively. CONVENIENT, PRACTICAL ON DEMAND CONTENT Adhere to your customized Prescription with The U’s On Demand library, featuring strength, cardio and recovery workouts in various time formats to fit in your schedule. Filter to find what you need and save your favorites for future access. DOCTOR-ENDORSED PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL CONDITONS Take out the guesswork of what types of movement are safe and suitable for your diagnosis with our PrescriptFit® pre-built programs for medical conditions. Designed and approved by our Advisory Board, these 6-week programs allow you to build up confidence in body and mind through trusted, strategic progressions. LIFESTYLE CONTENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Compliment your workouts with tips and guidance on nutrition, meditation and breath work with quick, educational videos from The U’s health coaches. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED, EVER. ALL LEVEL WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED, ALWAYS. QUESTIONS? Contact us directly at info@morethanjustagym.com.

Screenshots

QE Squared4 screens
The U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The U at 5.0 against QE Squared's 4.3. The U also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QE Squared sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of QE Squared's written reviews are positive against 100% of The U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QE Squared ships an update every 10 months, The U every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QE Squared versus The U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQE SquaredThe U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQE2The Digital U, LLC

Customer experience

QE Squared

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

The U

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QE Squared

One-time5
  • Abdominals2 variants$3.99
  • Arms2 variants$3.99
  • Butt2 variants$3.99
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  • Hips$3.99
  • All Products3 variants$10.99
3 purchases

The U

Subscriptions3
  • 30 Days On-Demand1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • 30 Days On-Demand (Premium)1 Month trial$74.991 Month
  • Live Classes$150.001 Month

Questions

Is QE Squared free?
QE Squared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The U free?
The U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QE Squared or The U?
The U is rated higher. QE Squared averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The U averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do QE Squared or The U have ads?
Neither QE Squared nor The U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QE Squared or The U?
QE Squared ships an update every 10 months, and The U every 2 months. Most recently, QE Squared was updated on October 15, 2026 and The U on October 11, 2026.

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