# MOVE! Coach vs Empower VA

The clearest difference is rating: Empower VA at 4.7 against MOVE! Coach's 4.2. Empower VA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). MOVE! Coach's advantage is ratings volume (518 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Empower VA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOVE! Coach has 518 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, Empower VA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOVE! Coach | Empower VA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-coach/id878356988/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-va/id1577389434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **518** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 95 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305) | [Empower LLC (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577389436) |

## What reviewers say

### MOVE! Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-coach/id878356988)

This 16-week program guides users to successful weight loss or management through education and tools. Monitor, track, and receive feedback on progress with weight, diet, and exercise goals. It offers self-management modules, tracking tools, and support resources.

**Highlights:** 16-week guided weight loss program, Self-management modules with videos and games, Daily weight tracking and progress reports, Goal setting and SMART goal features, Stress management tools, Identification of support resources, HealthKit integration for data syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Allows custom food info
- 💪 Helps with healthier eating
- 📈 Aids in weight loss
- 🏃‍♂️ Increases physical activity
- ✅ Free tool for accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Clunky interface
- 📉 Difficult food entry
- 🚫 No back button
- 🗑️ Outdated design
- 😵 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Half screen taken by crisis support
- Scrolling one line at a time
- Food entry errors (e.g., 190 calories showing as 1400)
- Cannot enter smaller increments of time for activities
- Difficulty editing recipes

**Requested features**

- Barcode scanner for food
- Integration with other health apps (Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit)
- Ability to edit previous entries/dates
- More conversational serving sizes
- Allow smaller increments of time for activities


### Empower VA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-va/id1577389434)

Discover your unique design through a whole-health approach and join a supportive community. Sync with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and track your activity.

**Highlights:** Whole-health approach, Community support, Self-love focus, Apple Health sync, Activity calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOVE! Coach free?

MOVE! Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Empower VA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOVE! Coach or Empower VA?

Empower VA is rated higher. MOVE! Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 518 ratings, while Empower VA averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do MOVE! Coach or Empower VA have ads?

Neither MOVE! Coach nor Empower VA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOVE! Coach or Empower VA?

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, and Empower VA every 2 months. Most recently, MOVE! Coach was updated on November 1, 2026 and Empower VA on October 24, 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.*