Comparison

Muscle Up G vs Motionary

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

Head to head
About

Muscle Up G

This app offers structured calisthenics programs to help users progress from zero pull-ups to ten muscle-ups. It includes a workout player, PR tracking, a habit log, and a map of outdoor fitness equipment.

Highlights
  • Structured 4-week calisthenics programs
  • Workout player with rest timer
  • Personal record tracking
  • Daily habit log
  • Map of outdoor pull-up bars
Features
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Muscle Up G is the calisthenics app for people who refuse to plateau. Three structured 4-week programs take you from zero pull-ups to ten unbroken muscle-ups. Program 1 — Pull-Up Foundation. - From zero to ten clean pull-ups in four weeks. Assisted reps, negatives, and isometric holds, prescribed set by set. Program 2 — Bar to Muscle-Up. - Ten pull-ups isn't enough. False grip, transitions, explosive pulls, and the first strict muscle-up. Program 3 — Muscle-Up Mastery. - From one to ten unbroken. The conditioning, the volume, and the EMOMs to string sets. What's in the app • A workout player with a rest timer and auto-save on every set. • PR tracking — your pull-up max, your false-grip hold, your longest muscle-up set. • A daily habit log (water, meals, body weight) and a streak you'll want to keep. • A map of outdoor pull-up bars, parallel bars, and rings near you — anywhere in the world the data exists. Free for seven days. After that, $9.99 unlocks every program, forever. No subscription. Train where it counts. ————— Auto-renewable subscription • Muscle Up G Pro — full access to all 3 programs, workout player, PR tracking, bar map • 7-day free trial, then $9.99 / year • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://muscleupg.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Motionary

Features
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Motionary is an app that helps you find the right exercises for your needs from a library of more than 200 movements and follow along with videos as you work out. ■ Who It’s For For anyone who doesn’t have time to go to the gym but still wants to stay active at home; wants to loosen up a stiff body during breaks from desk work; has struggled to get back into a regular exercise routine; wants to start with low-impact movements due to concerns about their knees or lower back; or wants to fit short exercise sessions into a busy day of childcare or standing work. ■ Quickly Find Exercises by Goal or Situation Simply choose from 12 goals, 15 situations, 10 body areas, 8 categories, and 3 difficulty levels. Whether you’re taking a break from desk work, waking up in the morning, or getting ready for bed, you can quickly find exercises that fit the moment. ■ Easy to Follow with Video Guidance Videos are available for 140 of 159 exercise types. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions, form tips, precautions, and easier alternatives when the movement feels too difficult, helping you exercise safely and maintain proper form. ■ More Than 60 Ready-Made Courses Choose from 64 guided courses ranging from 3 to 15 minutes, with the exercise order and timing already planned for you. From morning wake-up routines and mobility sessions to relaxing stretches and fall-prevention balance exercises, simply press play and follow along from start to finish. ■ Designed to Help You Stay Consistent Block exercises you don’t like so they no longer appear, and save your favorites to My Folder. Over time, you can build a personalized exercise collection that works for you. ■ Anytime, Anywhere No account registration required, and the app can be used even without an internet connection. Your data is stored only on your device. Available in 6 languages, including Japanese.

Screenshots

Muscle Up G4 screens
Motionary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Muscle Up G at none against Motionary's shown. Motionary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscle Up G ships an update every 9 days, Motionary every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Muscle Up G versus Motionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle Up GMotionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan FuchsYudai Fukuda

In-app purchases

None

Muscle Up G

No in-app purchases

None

Motionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Muscle Up G free?
Muscle Up G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motionary free?
Motionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Muscle Up G or Motionary have ads?
Motionary shows ads; Muscle Up G does not.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Up G or Motionary?
Muscle Up G ships an update every 9 days, and Motionary every 10 days. Most recently, Muscle Up G was updated on October 31, 2026 and Motionary on October 31, 2026.

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