# Settle vs Physical

The clearest difference is update cadence: Physical at every 3 weeks against Settle's every 5 months. Settle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Settle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Settle ships an update every 5 months, Physical every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Settle | Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886709615) | [Ryan McGee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782116557) |

## What reviewers say

### Settle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-low-fodmap-meal-plans/id6772740939)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Settle Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039)

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

**Highlights:** Guideline-based weekly targets, Live heart-rate zones, Workout goals with progress alerts, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Outdoor GPS tracking, Strength logging with muscle groups, Widget and Live Activity display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Physical | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Settle free?

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

### Is Physical free?

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

### Do Settle or Physical have ads?

Neither Settle nor Physical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Settle or Physical?

Settle ships an update every 5 months, and Physical every 3 weeks. Most recently, Settle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Physical on November 13, 2026.

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