Comparison

7 Minute Workout vs Movy

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

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About

7 Minute Workout

Achieve fitness goals with quick, effective bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere. Designed for busy individuals and beginners, this app offers guided HIIT workouts to build a consistent daily habit and improve overall health.

Highlights
  • Fast, effective HIIT workouts
  • No equipment required
  • Voice guided workouts
  • Video and text instructions
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable workout settings (paid feature)
  • Workout history and log (paid feature)
Features
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No time to work out? Seven minutes is enough. Trusted by 4 million users and the #1 fitness app in 127 countries. Featured by Apple in Best Apps for Health. Chosen for the iOS 26 Great Apps Update. Fast, effective HIIT workouts at home with no equipment and no gym membership. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Quick workouts that fit any schedule, done in 7 minutes • No equipment needed, just your body and a small space • Voice guided so you never need to watch the screen • Video and text instructions for every exercise • Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac • Integrates with Apple Health and HealthKit • Download once and work out completely offline HOW IT WORKS Each workout includes 12 high intensity bodyweight exercises, 30 seconds on with 10 seconds rest between each. A full body HIIT workout in about seven minutes. You can start your first workout in 30 seconds of downloading. NOW WITH AI WORKOUTS Describe your goals in a few words and get a personalised workout built just for you, powered by Apple Intelligence and Foundation Models. Or choose from expert-designed presets and start straight away. CHOOSE YOUR TRAINER Work out with your choice of trainer and switch anytime in Settings. BACKED BY SCIENCE AND THE PRESS Based on research published in ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal and covered by The New York Times. Recommended by Lifehacker as one of the best apps that integrate with HealthKit. WHAT USERS SAY "Have completed over 1200 workouts. Never missed more than two days in a row since Covid." "If I can't find 7 minutes for myself in the morning, there is something wrong with my priorities." "Used this app for 5 years. Simple, straightforward and complete. I would have purchased it several times over." "You'll be sweating by the end. Perfect when travelling." UPGRADE TO UNLOCK MORE • Workout history and workout log • Create and save fully custom workouts • Set your own exercise duration and rest time • Adjust the number of sets • Randomize exercises • 10+ additional workout routines • Pilates, Cardio, Core, and more COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need equipment? No. All workouts use bodyweight only. How long is each workout? About seven minutes, but you can make it longer as you progress. Is it good for beginners? Yes. Every exercise is guided with voice, video, and clear instructions. Is this a HIIT workout? Yes. It is a high intensity interval training workout. Can I do this every day? Yes. Many people use it as a daily workout routine. Does it work for weight loss? When combined with regular use and a healthy lifestyle, HIIT workouts like this support weight loss and improved fitness. Can I customise the workout length? Yes. You can adjust exercise duration, rest time, and the number of sets. Do I need internet access? No. Workouts run completely offline once downloaded. In just seven minutes a day, you can build a fitness habit that sticks.

About

Movy

Engage in a gamified fitness experience that tracks your movements and provides real-time feedback. Level up, earn badges, and personalize your workouts with a variety of exercises. Connect with friends and sync your progress with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Gamified workout journey
  • Movement tracking with instant feedback
  • Workout logs and progress visualization
  • Leveling up and earning badges
  • Personalized exercise recording
  • GPS and AirPods integration
  • Social workout sharing
  • Apple Health sync
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Movy turns your daily workout into an adventure. Whether you run, squat, jump rope, or push up at home, Movy tracks every move, cheers you on, and helps you build a habit that lasts. Featured Workouts Running and Walking with GPS tracking Squats with automatic rep counting Jump Rope with motion detection Push-ups, Pull-ups, Sit-ups, Lunges, Plank Stair Climbing tracking Free Exercise Mode for custom workouts Why Movy Real-Time Cheers and Coaching Get instant feedback as you move. Movy counts your reps, tracks your form, and cheers you on through your AirPods or Apple Watch. Smart Workout Tracking Combine your phone's GPS with AirPods or Apple Watch sensors for the most accurate running and workout data possible. Daily Progress and Badges Watch your stats grow every day. Earn achievements, level up, build streaks, and unlock badges as you stick with your routine. Workout with Friends Invite friends, join party rooms, share workout records, and cheer each other on. Fitness is better together. Personalized Workout Logs Browse your full workout history by day, week, or month. Find inspiration in your own progress and see exactly how far you've come. Apple Health Sync All your workouts, calories, steps, and activity automatically sync with Apple Health. Supported Exercises Running, Walking, Push-ups, Squats, Jump Rope, Stair Climbing, Pull-ups, Lunges, Sit-ups, Plank, and Free Exercise Mode. Supported Devices AirPods Pro 1st and 2nd generation, AirPods Max, AirPods 3rd generation, Beats Fit Pro, and Apple Watch. Whether you are starting your first workout or training for your next race, Movy is your daily fitness companion. No gym required. No equipment needed. Just you, your phone, and the motivation to move. Download Movy today and turn every workout into a win.

Screenshots

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Movy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Minute Workout at 4.8 against Movy's 4.2. 7 Minute Workout also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). Movy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. 7 Minute Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Movy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7 Minute Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Minute Workout has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7 Minute Workout ships an update fortnightly, Movy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
7 Minute Workout versus Movy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7 Minute WorkoutMovy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better87.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better16
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdBeflex Inc.

Customer experience

7 Minute Workout

All ratings14,256 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.4%

Movy

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

7 Minute Workout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Workout data not syncing
  • Issues with Apple Watch integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free workout options
  • Ability to pause and resume workouts
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps
  • Low-impact exercise alternatives
  • Customizable exercise durations

Movy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

7 Minute Workout

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Upgrade (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Pro Upgrade (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 7 Minute Core$0.99
  • 7 Minute Cardio$0.99
  • Alternate 7 Minute Workout$2.99
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  • 7 Minute Pilates Workout$2.99
  • Make Your Own$2.99
  • Glamour 7 Minute Workout$2.99
  • All The Things$9.99
  • Pro Upgrade$149.99
2 purchases

Movy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year

Questions

Is 7 Minute Workout free?
7 Minute Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Movy free?
Movy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 7 Minute Workout or Movy?
7 Minute Workout is rated higher. 7 Minute Workout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Movy averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do 7 Minute Workout or Movy have ads?
Neither 7 Minute Workout nor Movy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 7 Minute Workout or Movy?
7 Minute Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Movy every 11 days. Most recently, 7 Minute Workout was updated on September 26, 2026 and Movy on September 16, 2026.

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