# Polar Flow vs Suunto

The clearest difference is rating: Polar Flow at 4.6 against Suunto's 4.0. Polar Flow also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (50K vs 2.1K). Suunto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polar Flow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Suunto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polar Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polar Flow has 50K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Polar Flow's written reviews are positive against 25% of Suunto's.

Polar Flow ships an update monthly, Suunto fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polar Flow | Suunto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar-flow/id717172678/reviews)** | [4.0 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 191 MB | 814 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Polar Electro](https://appshunter.io/developer/532468555) | [Suunto](https://appshunter.io/developer/465054493) |

## What reviewers say

### Polar Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar-flow/id717172678)

This app helps you track your daily activity, analyze workouts with detailed data, and gain insights into your sleep and recovery. It integrates with Polar devices and other fitness services to provide personalized guidance for your health and fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Activity Tracking (steps, calories, distance), Detailed Training Analysis (heart rate, pace, power), Advanced Sleep Insights, Training Load & Recovery Recommendations, Device and Sports Profile Management, Wireless Syncing with Polar Devices, Integration with Strava, TrainingPeaks, and more

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polar Fitness Program | $8.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate heart rate monitoring
- 🔋 Good battery life
- 👍 Detailed workout data and analysis
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 👍 Seamless syncing with Polar devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and syncing issues
- 🐛 Unreliable sleep tracking
- 🐛 Slow GPS initialization
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing app interface
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during syncing
- Inconsistent data sync between watch and app
- Firmware updates causing loss of user data

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually edit workout data
- Integration with more third-party apps
- More advanced training programs and coaching
- Improved sleep tracking and analysis


### Suunto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951)

Track your training, activity, and sleep with detailed summaries and trends. Customize your sports watch during workouts and discover popular routes worldwide. Connect with friends and favorite sports services.

**Highlights:** Activity and sleep summaries, Customizable sport modes, Activity-specific heatmaps, Connected GPS via mobile, Dive log transfer, Connect to sports services, Route planning and syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and attractive UI
- 🚀 Improved syncing and connectivity
- 💡 Custom exercise creation
- 🔍 Detailed activity data and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from previous app (Movescount)
- 🔍 Lack of customization options for watch faces
- 🔍 Incompatible with older Suunto models
- 🔍 Forced migration from Movescount to new app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss
- Issues with pairing and connecting to watches

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/create custom routes
- Option to change activity data units (e.g. miles vs. km)
- Seamless integration with Strava and other fitness apps
- Offline map support and POI management
- Desktop/web interface for advanced functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polar Flow free?

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

### Is Suunto free?

Suunto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polar Flow or Suunto?

Polar Flow is rated higher. Polar Flow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Suunto averages 4.0 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Polar Flow or Suunto have ads?

Neither Polar Flow nor Suunto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polar Flow or Suunto?

Polar Flow ships an update monthly, and Suunto fortnightly. Most recently, Polar Flow was updated on November 12, 2026 and Suunto on November 12, 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.*