# Airtable vs Motion

The clearest difference is rating: Airtable at 4.8 against Motion's 4.1. Airtable also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. Airtable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Airtable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airtable has 25K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Airtable's written reviews are positive against 42% of Motion's.

Airtable ships an update fortnightly, Motion weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airtable | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtable/id914172636/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 136 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Formagrid](https://appshunter.io/developer/914172639) | [NexusBird, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482672969) |

## What reviewers say

### Airtable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtable/id914172636)

Build custom apps and organize your life with a flexible database solution. Create checklists, manage contacts, catalog collections, and track projects with customizable templates or from scratch. Collaborate in real-time with others on your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Create custom apps, Flexible checklists, Organize collections, Manage contacts, Project management, Real-time collaboration, Template library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Versatile for many use cases
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Great organizational tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited mobile functionality
- 🔒 Lack of offline access
- 🔒 Missing key features on mobile
- 🔒 Unstable performance on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening templates
- Issues with uploading and viewing images
- Unreliable syncing between devices
- Unexpected data loss or reset when using the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline access and caching
- Improved mobile views and functionality
- Ability to edit formulas and create new field types on mobile
- Keyboard shortcuts and power-user features


### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623)

This AI-powered assistant intelligently plans your day, schedules meetings, and manages projects, helping busy professionals and teams get work done faster with fewer interruptions. It automates task reorganization and meeting coordination, freeing up valuable time.

**Highlights:** Automated daily planning, Smart to-do notifications, Team collaboration, One-click meeting scheduling, Siri task integration, Document and note management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Annual | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly efficient task scheduling
- 🔒 Robust calendar integration
- 👍 Intuitive desktop experience
- 👍 Helpful for users with ADHD
- 👍 Improves productivity and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited mobile app functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app crashes frequently
- Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- Tasks not rescheduling properly
- Inability to view full task details on mobile

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with full functionality
- Ability to edit tasks on mobile
- Push notifications for upcoming tasks
- Monthly/weekly calendar view in mobile app
- Better integration with other calendars and task managers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airtable free?

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

### Is Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Airtable or Motion?

Airtable is rated higher. Airtable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Motion averages 4.1 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Airtable or Motion have ads?

Motion shows ads; Airtable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Airtable or Motion?

Airtable ships an update fortnightly, and Motion weekly. Most recently, Airtable was updated on October 25, 2026 and Motion on October 25, 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.*