Comparison

FINESSE vs Move with Mel

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

Head to head
About

FINESSE

Learn dance choreography and technique from professional instructors and celebrity dancers. Access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, participate in virtual competitions, and improve your fitness and performance with structured workout series.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step choreography
  • Technique drills
  • Full workout series
  • Exclusive Backstage access
  • Virtual competitions
  • Mirror Me side-by-side coaching
Features
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Finesse is a workout app for women created by two-time Mirrorball Champion From Dancing With the Stars Witney Carson. Designed to help women feel stronger, healthier, and more confident, Finesse combines at-home workouts, fitness programs, dance workouts, strength training, cardio workouts, and postpartum fitness into one fun and effective fitness experience. Whether your goal is weight loss, toning, building strength, improving your fitness, increasing your energy, or simply feeling your best, Finesse provides the workouts, guidance, and motivation to help you succeed. Unlike traditional fitness programs that can feel repetitive or overwhelming, Finesse was built to make working out something you actually enjoy. With upbeat music, engaging workouts, positive energy, and Witney's signature style, every workout is designed to leave you feeling accomplished, empowered, and excited to come back for more. Created from the same training principles that helped Witney through postpartum recovery, return to peak performance, and perform on some of the world's biggest stages, Finesse offers fitness programs designed to fit into real life. Most workouts can be completed in as little as 30 minutes, making it easier than ever to stay consistent and prioritize your health. Inside Finesse, you'll find: At-home workouts designed specifically for women Fitness programs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels Strength training workouts to build lean muscle and confidence Cardio workouts that improve endurance and support weight loss goals Dance workouts inspired by Witney's professional career Postpartum fitness programs designed to help women regain strength and confidence Full-body workouts that maximize results in less time Low-impact workouts that are effective and joint-friendly Guided workout plans that help you stay motivated and consistent Follow-along classes personally taught by Witney Carson Fun workouts set to energizing music that keep you engaged and motivated Step-by-step instruction and coaching throughout every workout Exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Witney's life, training, family, and career New workouts, classes, and fitness programs added regularly Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey, getting back into a routine, looking for postpartum fitness support, or searching for a workout app for women that makes fitness enjoyable, Finesse provides everything you need in one place. Join a growing community of women who are building strength, improving their fitness, boosting their confidence, and discovering that working out can actually be fun. Download Finesse today and discover the workout app for women that combines at-home workouts, fitness programs, dance workouts, strength training, cardio workouts, energizing music, and expert coaching to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Move with Mel

This app provides daily, pre-planned workouts Monday through Friday, with options for both home and gym. It offers strength and toning programs, guided coaching, streak tracking, and progress check-ins to help users stay consistent and achieve results.

Highlights
  • Daily planned workouts (Mon-Fri)
  • Home and gym workout versions
  • Strength and toning programs
  • Guided coaching sessions
  • Streak tracking
  • Progress check-ins
  • Supportive community
Features
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Stop wondering what workout to do. Move With Mel takes the guesswork out of fitness. Every day, Monday through Friday, your workout is already planned and waiting for you. All you have to do is show up and move. WHAT YOU GET - Daily workouts, Monday–Friday — planned for you, no thinking required - Home and gym versions of every workout - Strength and toning programs built to get results - Mel coaches you through every session - Streak tracking to keep you consistent - Progress check-ins to see how far you've come - A supportive community showing up for themselves every day - New workouts added every week WHY IT WORKS The hardest part of fitness isn't working out — it's staying consistent. Move With Mel removes every excuse. No planning, no guessing, no wasted time. Just open the app, follow today's workout, and close it feeling stronger. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE 45–60 minute workouts designed for busy schedules. Programs that actually get done. COMMUNITY You're not doing this alone. Share progress, celebrate wins, and keep each other accountable in a positive, encouraging space. SUBSCRIPTION $9.99 per month. Full access to all workouts, programs, and community features. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FINESSE4 screens
Move with Mel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FINESSE at 4.9 against Move with Mel's 4.6. FINESSE also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 10). 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. FINESSE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Move with Mel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FINESSE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FINESSE has 103 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of FINESSE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Move with Mel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINESSE ships an update weekly, Move with Mel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FINESSE versus Move with Mel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINESSEMove with Mel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (103 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better10
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFinesse by Witney LLCAustin Ekeler

Customer experience

FINESSE

All ratings103 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%

Move with Mel

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FINESSE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Airplay/casting can be finicky

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more ballroom and Latin dance styles
  • Provide a desktop or web version for TV casting
  • Include a final full-dance combo with music
  • Create a kids-focused version with simpler content

Move with Mel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FINESSE

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Move with Mel

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FINESSE free?
FINESSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Move with Mel free?
Move with Mel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FINESSE or Move with Mel?
FINESSE is rated higher. FINESSE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Move with Mel averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do FINESSE or Move with Mel have ads?
Both FINESSE and Move with Mel show ads.
Which is updated more often, FINESSE or Move with Mel?
FINESSE ships an update weekly, and Move with Mel every 5 days. Most recently, FINESSE was updated on October 18, 2026 and Move with Mel on October 17, 2026.

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