# MOVE! Coach vs Alison

The clearest difference is rating: Alison at 5.0 against MOVE! Coach's 4.2. Alison also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). MOVE! Coach's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (515 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Alison holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOVE! Coach has 515 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, Alison weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOVE! Coach | Alison |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-coach/id878356988/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alison/id6803248485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **515** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305) | [Paturious Grey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803190947) |

## 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


### Alison

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alison/id6803248485)

Track headaches, meals, water, and sleep with this personal journal. It offers observational insights into potential patterns without diagnosing or forecasting. Data remains on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Start and stop headache logging, Log meals with ingredients, Track water and sleep intake, Optional Apple Watch integration, Read-only Apple Health integration, Optional weather data, Generate clinic letters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOVE! Coach free?

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

### Is Alison free?

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

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

Alison is rated higher. MOVE! Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Alison averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither MOVE! Coach nor Alison shows ads.

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

MOVE! Coach ships an update every 3 months, and Alison weekly. Most recently, MOVE! Coach was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alison on October 24, 2026.

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