# Arrow vs M

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow at 4.8 against M's 4.0. Arrow also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 6) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Arrow's written reviews are positive against 67% of M's.

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, M every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-cals/id6740217045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LevelUp App Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698617806) | [Grant Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789002456) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641)

This app gamifies your fitness journey, transforming workouts into a fun, competitive experience with friends. Track progress with a detailed log, earn rewards, and connect with a global community for motivation and support.

**Highlights:** Gamified workout experience, Weightlifting routine planner, Progress tracking and logging, Social fitness network, Earn trophies and EXP, Workout social feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Diamond Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount (Gold Access) | $17.49 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking workouts
- 🏆 Motivating with trophies and leveling system
- 🙌 Great for competing with friends
- 💪 Tracks muscle groups and progress
- 📊 Provides detailed workout data and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when switching between tabs or accessing friends tab
- 🔍 Missing some common exercises
- 🔧 Can't edit previous workouts or change exercise order
- 🕰️ Rest timer is a premium feature
- 🤔 Trophies/achievements may be unrealistic for women

**Reported bugs**

- Assisted pull-ups incorrectly adding weight instead of subtracting
- Muscle distribution not accurately tracking
- Workout data not always logging correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit previous workouts
- Allow reordering of exercises in a workout
- Implement a rest timer
- Add more workout options, especially for cardio
- Provide different tiers/achievements for men and women


### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-cals/id6740217045)

Easily track your calorie and macronutrient intake with daily menus from University of Michigan dining halls. Achieve your health and fitness goals with detailed nutrition information and custom calorie targets. Menus are automatically updated daily.

**Highlights:** Calorie and macro tracking, Daily U-M dining hall menus, Detailed nutrition information, Custom calorie goals, Historical data reflection, Automatic menu updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is M free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arrow or M?

Arrow is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while M averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Arrow or M have ads?

Neither Arrow nor M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow or M?

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and M every 4 weeks. Most recently, Arrow was updated on October 15, 2026 and M on October 4, 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.*