Arch vs Release PT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arch
This app offers guided exercises designed to strengthen foot muscles, improve balance, and reduce pain. It aims to enhance overall body movement and performance by addressing issues like foot fatigue and plantar fasciitis. Achieve noticeable results in as little as six weeks with daily routines.
- Guided foot exercises
- Strengthen arches
- Improve balance
- Reduce foot pain
- Progress tracking
- Customizable routines
- Physiotherapy-based
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Make time for your feet with Arch. Explore 20 foot-training exercises with demonstration videos and spoken guidance. Practise foot and toe control, strength, balance and mobility with a plan you can make your own. • Follow guided movements at your own pace. • Add, remove and reorder exercises in My Plan. • Adjust exercise time to suit your routine. • Track your training days and set a daily reminder. • Download your plan’s media, then train offline. No Arch account is needed. Your plan and training history stay on your device. Training requires an active membership. Available prices, subscription terms and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Arch is a fitness app, not a diagnostic or medical treatment service. Privacy Policy: https://arch-privacy.vercel.app/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://arch-privacy.vercel.app/terms/ Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Release PT
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RELEASE PHYSICAL THERAPY HOME EXERCISE APP Stay connected to your recovery with the Release Physical Therapy Home Exercise App. Designed for patients between visits, the app provides secure access to personalized home exercise programs created by your physical therapist, helping you stay consistent, informed, and engaged throughout your rehabilitation. Whether you're recovering from an injury or surgery, managing chronic pain, improving mobility, or working toward better athletic performance, your customized exercise program is available anytime, anywhere. With guided exercise videos, detailed instructions, progress tracking, and therapist updates, following your treatment plan has never been easier. PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAMS Your physical therapist creates an individualized program based on your condition, goals, abilities, and stage of recovery. As you improve, your program can be updated to match your progress. GUIDED EXERCISE VIDEOS Professional video demonstrations help you perform each exercise with proper technique and confidence. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS View exercise details including sets, repetitions, hold times, resistance, frequency, and any special instructions from your therapist. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Record completed exercises and monitor your participation to help stay accountable and support better outcomes. ACCESS ANYWHERE Your exercise program is always available from your mobile device, whether you're at home, work, the gym, or traveling. PROGRAM UPDATES Your therapist can add new exercises, progressions, or modifications throughout your recovery to keep your program aligned with your needs. Benefits May Include: • Improved strength, flexibility, and mobility • Reduced pain and stiffness • Faster recovery after injury or surgery • Better balance and coordination • Enhanced athletic performance • Reduced risk of future injury • Improved overall function and quality of life Supports Programs For • Orthopedic injuries • Post-surgical rehabilitation • Sports injuries • Neck and back pain • Joint pain and arthritis • Balance and vestibular conditions • Mobility limitations • Strength and conditioning • Injury prevention and wellness SIMPLE AND SECURE The app provides an easy-to-use experience, giving you quick access to your personalized exercises and helping you stay engaged with your care from any compatible device. ABOUT RELEASE PHYSICAL THERAPY Release Physical Therapy is committed to helping people move better, feel better, and return to the activities they love through personalized, evidence-based care and patient education. This app extends that care beyond the clinic by giving you convenient access to your prescribed exercise program. Download today and stay on track with your personalized home exercise program from Release Physical Therapy. Important: This app is intended for patients receiving care through Release Physical Therapy. Perform exercises only as prescribed by your licensed healthcare provider. If you experience unusual pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms, stop exercising and contact your healthcare provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Release PT at none against Arch's 2. Release PT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Arch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Arch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Release PT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arch ships an update every 4 days, Release PT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arch | Release PT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chun-Wei Hsu | Release Physical Therapy PLLC |
In-app purchases
Arch
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Release PT
No in-app purchases









