Comparison

Form8 vs Motionary

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

Head to head
About

Form8

Features
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Form8 builds a personal 8-week training program around you — not the other way around. Set up your profile (weight, height, age and goal) and Form8 generates your plan and nutrition targets: - Pick your goal: muscle growth, hybrid or fat loss. - Combine strength with running, swimming and/or cycling. - Train 3 to 7 days per week — sessions are spread smartly for recovery. - Allow combo days: strength plus an easy endurance session on the same day. While you train: - Log reps and weight for every set and check them off. - A 2-minute rest timer starts automatically after each set. - Swap any exercise — squat to leg press, dumbbell to machine — for one week or permanently. - Track per-exercise progress: your heaviest set and volume per week. Nutrition that fits you: - Calorie needs and macros are calculated from your profile. - Separate targets for training and rest days, plus a meal plan that scales with you. - Choose your units: metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lbs, ft). Form8 works fully offline. No account needed — all your data stays private on your own device. Nothing is collected or sent. Start today and build your form in 8 weeks.

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

Form84 screens
Motionary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Form8 at none against Motionary's shown. Form8 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Motionary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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

Form8 ships an update every 2 days, Motionary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Form8 versus Motionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForm8Motionary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent SonneveldtYudai Fukuda

In-app purchases

None

Form8

No in-app purchases

None

Motionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Form8 free?
Form8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motionary free?
Motionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Form8 or Motionary have ads?
Motionary shows ads; Form8 does not.
Which is updated more often, Form8 or Motionary?
Form8 ships an update every 2 days, and Motionary every 10 days. Most recently, Form8 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Motionary on October 18, 2026.

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