# SelfQuest vs Arise

The clearest difference is rating: Arise at 4.8 against SelfQuest's 4.1. Arise also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 490). SelfQuest's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfQuest sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Arise sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arise has 21K ratings behind it against 490, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of SelfQuest's written reviews are positive against 53% of Arise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, Arise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfQuest | Arise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-level-up-workout-game/id6743036247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 490 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 152 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) | [DIGITAL LIONS APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801715567) |

## What reviewers say

### SelfQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329)

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

**Highlights:** Hero creation and progression, Gamified quests for habits, Guilds for social accountability, PvP hero battles, Character customization with gear, Customizable quests

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monarch Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monarch Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Monarch Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Bundle E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle A | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely changed how I stay consistent
- 🎮 Turning fitness into a game
- 🎯 Keeps me motivated and on track
- 🕹️ Fun and accountability
- 💪 Helped me get stronger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version prevents free quests
- 🐛 Bugs with daily quest resets
- 🤔 Unclear how to progress and upgrade
- 🤖 Lack of explanation on mechanics
- 🕹️ Combat feels slow and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Daily quest resets not working
- Strava connection limit reached
- Ads not working as intended
- Inability to edit username
- Gear and progress loss issues

**Requested features**

- Add more free quests and content
- Improve the combat system
- Make quests more visually engaging
- Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
- Integrate with more fitness trackers


### Arise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-level-up-workout-game/id6743036247)

This app transforms your fitness journey into a gamified adventure. Answer lifestyle questions to receive a custom workout plan, complete daily quests, and earn rewards to level up your real-life physique and strength.

**Highlights:** Gamified workout generator, AI-powered custom workout plans, Daily quests and rewards, Real-life leveling system, Fitness progress tracking, Lifestyle assessment for plan building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arise Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Arise Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Arise Yearly @ 1499 | $14.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Arise Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Arise Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🔥 Awesome app
- 💡 Unique missions and fun rewards
- 💡 More AI integration and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Failed to log workouts multiple times
- 🐛 Logged missed workouts incorrectly
- 🐛 Quest progress not logging

**Reported bugs**

- Quest progress not logging
- Timer not continuing when phone is turned off

**Requested features**

- Ability to indicate exercise names and number of sets
- Calorie and macro tracking
- In-depth health analysis based on workouts and macros


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfQuest free?

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

### Is Arise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SelfQuest or Arise?

Arise is rated higher. SelfQuest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Arise averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do SelfQuest or Arise have ads?

Neither SelfQuest nor Arise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SelfQuest or Arise?

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, and Arise fortnightly. Most recently, SelfQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arise on October 26, 2026.

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