# MOVE! Coach vs MindBloom

The clearest difference is rating: MindBloom at 5.0 against MOVE! Coach's 4.2. MindBloom also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). MOVE! Coach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (514 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindBloom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. MOVE! Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOVE! Coach has 514 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, MindBloom every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOVE! Coach | MindBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-coach/id878356988/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbloom-mood-journal/id6785375007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## 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


### MindBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbloom-mood-journal/id6785375007)

This app provides a private space for mood journaling and reflection. It helps you understand your feelings by capturing your emotions, offering a non-judgmental companion, and providing weekly insights into your emotional patterns. Your entries and conversations are remembered, allowing for continuous self-discovery.

**Highlights:** Mood journaling with emotion tags, Judgment-free reflection space, Memory of past entries and conversations, Weekly emotional pattern insights, Private by design, Secure sign-in options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindBloom Premium | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOVE! Coach free?

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

### Is MindBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOVE! Coach or MindBloom?

MindBloom is rated higher. MOVE! Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while MindBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MOVE! Coach or MindBloom have ads?

Neither MOVE! Coach nor MindBloom shows ads.

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

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, and MindBloom every 10 days. Most recently, MOVE! Coach was updated on October 21, 2026 and MindBloom on October 19, 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.*