# Compound vs MinervaOS

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compound at freemium against MinervaOS's subscription. Compound also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compound sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and MinervaOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compound against 4.8 for MinervaOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Compound ships an update every 6 days, MinervaOS every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compound | MinervaOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-planner/id6762876512/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minervaos/id6784788087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 138 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HIEU HUYNH LUU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895054505) | [Brizo Finance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893174874) |

## What reviewers say

### Compound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-planner/id6762876512)

This app simplifies fitness by focusing on four core movements and two key metrics: calories and protein. It provides personalized workout plans and nutrition targets, with features like meal scanning and progress tracking. Designed for those seeking a sustainable approach to strength and weight management without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Workout plan based on four movement patterns, Calorie and protein tracking, Personalized progression, Meal scanning and barcode scanning, GLP-1 user protein target adjustment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Friends-first social layer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compound Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


### MinervaOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minervaos/id6784788087)

This app provides a comprehensive calorie tracking system, calculating both intake and expenditure. It offers personalized burn estimates based on your data and supports numerous wearables for accurate workout tracking. Users can also engage with a social community and view fitness trends over time.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive calorie tracking, Personalized calorie burn calculation, Wearable device integration, Workout data recalculation, Social fitness community, Fitness trend analysis

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minerva Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Minerva Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compound free?

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

### Is MinervaOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compound or MinervaOS?

MinervaOS is rated higher. Compound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MinervaOS averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Compound or MinervaOS have ads?

MinervaOS shows ads; Compound does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compound or MinervaOS?

Compound ships an update every 6 days, and MinervaOS every 4 days. Most recently, Compound was updated on October 31, 2026 and MinervaOS on October 31, 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.*