# Arrow vs Nu

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arrow at 8.6K against Nu's 19. Nu's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month and Nu sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 8.6K ratings behind it against 19, 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 100% of Nu's.

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Nu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | Nu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-social-workout-tracker/id6451746641/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-trai/id6746295352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LevelUp App Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698617806) | [Nutrai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816093739) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-social-workout-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


### Nu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-trai/id6746295352)

This app uses AI to provide personalized meal recommendations based on your fitness goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences. It simplifies food logging and offers instant meal inspiration for various eating scenarios, making healthy eating convenient for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI nutrition assistant, Effortless voice-activated food logging, Instant meal inspiration for dining halls, Restaurant and menu item recommendations, Tailored to fitness goals and preferences, Designed for busy schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nutrai - Elite | $5.99 | per month |
| Nutrai - Elite | $5.99 | per month |
| Nutrai - Standard | $6.99 | per month |
| Nutrai - Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Nutrai - Elite | $29.99 | per year |
| Nutrai - Standard | $51.99 | per year |
| Nutrai - Elite | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is Nu free?

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

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

Nu is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Nu averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Arrow or Nu have ads?

Neither Arrow nor Nu shows ads.

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

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arrow was updated on September 28, 2026 and Nu on September 18, 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.*