I have FitXR and Supernatural. I cancelled my overpriced gym membership so reallocated that money to buy the Oculus VR headset & apps. FitXR: I found that while FitXR has a greater variety of workouts boxing, hiit, dance, etc. that I had to be really precise when hitting the targets since there wasn't much allowable range (hiit mostly). Also, the trainer avatars are really creepy looking with their white eyes. The locations have increased since this video was made which allows for more variety to choose from. It definitely has a gym feel to it. The workouts are challenging so you do sweat. I just don't feel drawn to it like I do Supernatural. Supernatural is an experience that I don't think compares to other fitness apps. The getting started tutorials on the headset and here on UA-cam are really good for anyone just getting started in VR and fitness. The landscapes are so incredible. Just wow! Never a fan of classical music, I tried a Sweat Symphony and have been hooked ever since! Same with all of the music mixes and artist collections that they feature including Lady Gaga, Katie Perry, Cold Play, The Weekend, Imagine Dragons and more. The coaches are fun, kind, encouraging and motivating -it's also nice to connect to their community on FB (if you still FB). I started at low intensity and in less than 3 months am doing high intensity - everyone learns at their own pace. I have days where I do low intensity because that's what feels and serves me the best. It's never a competition on Supernatural (unless you make it one) it's an experience. A great way to release pent up energy which lowers cortisol so gets rid of that wired and tired feeling. There is an easy transition into flow or 'the zone' with this that I haven't found with other apps. Since you're in another world with someone coaching and encouraging you, it's easy to shed the BS that weighs you down. You have the option to turn off coaching using focus mode which I like as an option, especially for workouts I repeat over and over. The warm up and cool down are still coached which is nice. I like their stretch and meditation sessions too. I paid for the annual membership with Supernatural and got a free mat which has a knob in the center. I like being able to feel center with my foot to realign since the workout has you turning 360 degrees. I also bought grips for the controllers ($15) which help keep them from sweat sliding away. After the workout I wipe down the headset and controllers with baby wipes so cleaning is easy. Results: No forcing myself to workout anymore. I can burn 300-500 calories per workout (according to my Garmin watch). I've lost 8 lbs. in 2 months. Emotional eating and cravings are gone. I sleep a lot better. Soreness is a thing so epsom salt baths and massages helped - especially at the beginning. I'm happier and have a much more positive outlook. I'm calmer and less reactive to things and people. I laugh more and feel more love and joy in my life. I'm buying one for my staff and we're creating a fitness area in the warehouse, everyone is contributing the fitness equipment they're not using so we have our own gym at work. So far we have a treadmill, urban rebounder, spin bike and waiting for Oculus to arrive. That's just my experience. Thanks for reading - I know this was long.
I appreciated the review, but I wish you wouldn't discount the warm ups and cool downs and people over 60. I am 67, there is lots of good music on Supernatural, even some that I recognize from my years as a teenager. :-) So much choice, And I do every warm up and cool down and sometimes the stretches and a low and a medium intensity workout everyday. You will be this age too, before you know what hit you. LOL So remember your audience may not be who you envisioned.
I've been using Supernatural pretty obsessively since it debuted last April. I never worked out before, but the combination of the immersion factor of VR plus the incredibly expansive music, incredible coaches, and beautiful landscapes has proven to be the magic formula that I needed to incorporate exercise into my daily life. I have not used FitXR, but based on what I have seen, I don't think it would come close to the experience that I get from SN. To your point about power scores and the frustration associated with it, I hear what you're saying. That said, it hasn't bothered me, and actually the further I get into my fitness journey, the less I care about my score or getting diamonds. I care about the sweat, and I care about the increased stamina I've gained. I don't want to see SN "gamified" more, and would probably enjoy it more if the scores were eliminated. What I love about SN, and what makes it so much more appealing to me than say, Beat Saber, is that SN removes failure. If you miss targets, you don't get some big red "X", and the music doesn't fade or stop. It's encouraging you to push through, and if you do, and if you do regularly, you'll get results far more meaningful than points. Just my 2 cents...
@@jennifercuddy5663The problem is supernatural is not a complete workout app. It’s a cardio app that your body gets used to very quickly which lesson the benefit of your workout.
Love, love, love Fit XR!!! Boxing, dancing and HIIT are my favorite workouts. Sure supernatural has nice backgrounds, but it just reminded me of beat saber. Supernatural is kind of a one-trick pony, whereas Fit XR has a ton of variety and the music is pretty good.
Addicted to Supernatural. I do it every day. It’s a great workout, I’ve toned up, lost inches and weight. I love the music and the variety of workouts with new ones every day. They’ve added boxing which is great. I downloaded FitXR, tried it a few times and got bored with it quickly. I don’t like the settings or the music. With SN, I work out all over the world. Great Wall of China, volcanos, mountain tops. The price is well worth it for all you get.
I just had day 1 with SN today and love it!! If you don’t mind sharing, to loose weight and get toned, how long you use SN daily? I have done 12 mins boxing and it was challenging for me😅
@@Tiramisu2024don’t worry about the duration, as long as you end sweaty and exhausted. You will increase the time as you gain stamina. Don’t overdo at the beginning.
To me it’s Supernatural hands down. I don’t mind the higher fee because the backdrops and music are sooooooo much better. Also, having a larger stable of moves, and the satisfaction of “batting” the spheres is fun. I tried FitXR in hopes I’d get better cardio, but since I don’t - I’m out. Supernatural in a landslide for me.
FitXR for me is a good warmup since I am only using the free-to-play bit. And I won't be completely moving to Supernatural from Just Dance UNTIL they have search by song and customized playlists
I have SN and I have boxed twice. Had it since November. I workout daily and sometimes twice a day. Best purchase for me in a while. I did a workout on the moon!!!
For me Supernatural gives the better workout. With FitXR you remain in one spot with your boxing moves, whereas the 360 degree workout with twists and turns give me a better feel. The music is also a great motivator for me. I’m an old fart (62) and there is a lot of classic rock, jazz and even classical music that really has me moving even more. FitXR does give me a decent workout, but Supernatural takes it (for me) to a new level, plus it’s a lot of fun.
Supernatural for me. I bought the Quest 2 to help with ongoing vertigo issues, and thought I would use a fitness app. I tried both and found that the gorgeous graphics, fun trainers and music were perfect for me. It’s about the same price as a gym membership. Since I can’t currently make my car head in the direction of my gym, supernatural is My next best thing.
I think the trainers and the quality landscapes and graphics alone are the reason supernatural is better. I've never felt a sense of healthy competition and motivation like this before.
Supernatural engages me with the music and locations. It removes me from reality and allows me to focus on the work out with natural beauty. Plus I burn calories with fuels my goals. I haven’t tried FitXR, but I’m happy with Supernatural.
After watching this, I gave both Supernatural and FitXR a try. In FitXR, I could not get past the weird mannequin instructors or the fact I could not adjust squat depth for an injury recovery - which you can in Supernatural. I have been using Les Mills Bodycombat and it gives me a better workout according to my fitbit. The timing of the strikes seems more realistic and there's more time to actively engage the whole core instead of the SN's rapid succession. But... I am adding Supernatural because the multi directional workouts and environments are SO fun. I really like their instructors too. I put SN 3rd favorite behind Les Mills Bodycombat and Audio Trip.
Tried them both, and Supernatural wins, but that’s just my personal preference. I don’t really care for boxing style workouts. I tried one for the Nintendo Switch, but lost 60 lbs doing another workout game for the same platform. So much is about what you really like, and what you’re going to be able to stick with in the long term.
I love love love Supernatural. I do not mind the subscription price at all. I tried fit xr 1 time and didn't finish. I get a sense of satisfaction every time I fill my controller vibrate and the noise of hitting the arrows. I've never been really big in working out but Supernatural makes me want to sweat my ass off every single day. Its fun and exciting. But its the music, hands down, that makes me come back for more. Although i wish there was an option to make your own playlists. But other than that supernatural is the best option if your looking to burn some calories and have fun at the same time.
Nail on the head with your reviews. I have both. I had started with FitXR, was OBSESSED with it, and then got really bored of it within a month. I found myself doing the same workout playlists to optimize my time with what I knew had the most squats and were the most challenging. I even began wearing wrist weights and a thigh band for more of a challenge. So, I moved onto Supernatural. I still love it after several months. I like that it connects to my Apple Watch to count calories burned, the trainers AND views are so inspirational, and you can always find a playlist to fit your mood for the day. Who knew working out to classical music would be so cathartic? (I've held back tears while standing on top of a mountain in Switzerland working out to Greig's "In the Hall of the Mountain King"). The only thing I'm missing with Supernatural, that you mentioned in your video, is the leaderboard for each song. It was very motivational in the FitXR app
FYI Us 60 year olds were the founders of hip-hop. Of course we know who Cardi B is. Of course we know that Drake is overrated. Just kidding - good video. Good luck with your channel and Yes, Drake is the most overrated hip-hop artist in the 40 year history of hip-hop. Oh wait, you didn’t mention drake did you. Anyway, great video, very informative
Great comparison review. We are also developing VR fitness games and apps. Your video is very insightful, and it teaches me a lot in terms of what is helpful to the actual user. Please keep up with the excellent work. Thank you!
Hi Yang Liu, Looking for a 360 virtual trail running app to use when a player is on a treadmill. There are some where you’re in an animation of a trail, but would love to find one where the 360 video is on an actual trail in nature. Just my 2 cents -
I don't do supernatural to compete with anyone but myself. I absolutely love supernatural. It gets my body moving , heart pumping and keeps me focused.
Great review! I use both and am definitely split! I was definitely one of the people that used to go CRAZY (2-5 hours a day) trying to win the leaderboard. My shoulders got REALLY PISSED at me so I had to take a complete week off. At that point I went back and added FitXR back to the mix. Now I only do 1-4 workouts a day in SN and 30-60 minutes of FitXR. Surprisingly some of the high intensity FitXR workouts are harder than SN high’s! I love them both for different reasons and will be keeping the FitXR subscription. But I will always drift more toward Supernatural. Something about it makes working out feel less like working out than FitXR does. Side note: you showing that Iron Maiden map a few times during the video has me over here twitching! THAT MAP KICKED MY ASS!!!
Just got my Quest 2 a few days ago. Total newbie to the VR world. Loving Beat Saber and in the market for other active apps. I'm going to do the free trials for SN and FitXR so I can see if I like one more than the other. SN has 14 days which is great! FitXR gives 7 days. This was a good comparison. I don't care about leader boards so ill ignore that part of SN.
I’ve actually cried the first time I tried Supernatural it! Finally, I found something that motivates me, doesn’t judge me, supports me, doesn’t LOOK at me, let’s me choose when and what I want.... and so many things that brings me back to fitness that I used to know when fitness and being in shape was my life.... Years ago... Finally, something is here that ACTUALLY IS CHANGING MY LIFE! Whoever is crying about membership price of $20-25?! If you can’t afford this, go and work more! Or don’t buy dinner to deliver to you, learn how to cook! This price is NOTHING for a person like me and anyone else who would love to get THE perfect exercise!
I am just starting out, and I way prefer Supernatural. I like the music, the coaches, and the scenery. Plus the fact that I really get my heart racing with the boxing workouts make it the app for me.
I agree with you about the leaderboard. I really only use it to go motivate the people on mine with positive comments and stuff. I definitely am not trying to beat anyone with 15,000+ points. lol I do think that FitXR wins on price, especially now that they offer the annual subscription (I know your video is older) which offers a discounted rate over monthly, but the SN annual also offers a discount. It's basically 2 1/2 months free when you break it down monthly. I will disagree that SN stretches get ignored. I do an extended stretch after every workout because being sore is NOT my goal. lol I've seen plenty of people saying the same in the community group on FB. Overall, I do still love FitXR, but I just don't have a reason to do it anymore. I was a super couch potato so I was on L workouts in SN for months and FitXR helped me get up to M's. Now I can do longer H workouts.
I was not into fitness until I got the Quest 2. It has changed my life and that's due to Supernatural! I have both fitness apps installed but only use Supernatural now. FitXR just didn't do it for me. Boxing and just punching over and over again, so boring. And I normally love dancing but the dancing in that is lame. Supernatural wins this one for me and makes me feel like a Jedi warrior! ⚔ 🤣
The multiplayer aspect of FitXR sounds cool.. but SuperNatural hands down gives me that great feeling like I just danced all night in the club and the coach's pump speech during the workouts keeps me going. SuperNatural hands down...
Good review Ari. BTW I liked the joint video you did with Elena awhile back. I use FitXR because when I bought it, it was a non subscription service. Two weeks later they tell me they are going subscription based with no warning or a chance to have some time to purchase DLC content. It was the way that they handled the change that irked me. I'm using my free 90 day subscription they gave existing owners of the game but I really think they should have at least a full year or at least six months to previous purchasers of the app. That said however if a subscription service is what they want to go to, they have the right to do so. They should have treated us prior customers a bit better, though. I like FitXR overall but I don't know if I will stay with it after my 90 day trial, though. I'm 68, and I find the beginner levels have just about enough intensity for me. Once in a while I'll try an intermediate level but they really do me in. I don't even attempt Advanced. (To be fair though, I can only do easy levels and some normal levels on Beat Saber and Synth Riders. Reaction times at this age aren't what they used to be. Audio Trip is even worse for me. I have to use No Fail even on the beginner level. Jeez!). I can't afford Supernatural on my own, but I may be able to get an annual subscription as a Father's Day present next month. May give it a try. Keep up the good reviews, Ari.
Definitely agree with you on how FitXR handled their subscription service change. They should have offered lifetime access to the OG’s who helped build the foundation of support to get them where they needed. That’s what Tripp did and i purchased it outright. As far as reaction time, there’s a great brain training game called “enhance” that’s free on oculus store, you may enjoy it, i do it daily.
Hi, George! 💜 I am so glad you liked our video :) As I see, you have already tested Audio Trip. Do you think it has a lot in common with Synth Riders? I am thinking whether it has the sense to buy Audio Trip or better to get OhShape...
I looked at the $18 monthly subscription price of Supernatural and closed my mind immediately to it. But a good friend of mine talked me into giving the 7 day free trial a chance. I was hooked. $18 a month is a great price!
I’m going to start the fitxr trial tomorrow the same day as supernatural trial ends. I want to keep one of them. I like the idea of leaderboards but when working out can you talk to the other people too if you want. I see there are other “avatars” in there when you play. Why do you prefer fitxr
FitXR is waaaay more intense than Supernatural. 💪 I think Supernatural are for people who are not used to high intensity workouts. With Supernatural, the movements are very calm even if you go 360, but FitXR you put force into it and you even hop from left to right along with squats to avoid obstacles. I love FitXR, gives you a REAL workout.
Thanks for the video. Some good information in there. I haven't tried FitXR yet, and now I guess I don't need to because Supernatural is working just fine for me. I see your final point about accessibility going to FitXR, but the importance of that goes away if you're in the USA or Canada and don't travel outside those countries, so I don't attribute the same value to that point that others might.
im teling you, fitxr is really good. I mean if your looking to workout and burn calories id go with fitxr but if you wanna look around and be in different scenes, go with SN
Thanks for this video! I bought Quest 2 for supernatural but I got pulled into other features of VR before doing a workout. LOL I was torn about which to choose (FitXR/SN) since they both have a subscription charge but your video analysis pointed out key features like music, coaches that will motivate me more. I'm sure I'll try both at some point but now after your video - I know I'll try SN first. Thanks again!
I used to do zumba 3 times a week so i was looking for dancing when i bought vr, dancing on fitxr is amazing to me, i guess everybody is different🤷🏻♀️
They both have met their match with Les Mills Bodycombat. No subscription needed and 100 times better. It has more of a full body workout and it is more intense than fitxr and supernatural
Supernatural works better for me. Twenty dollars a month is still cheaper than a gym membership, I love the different landscapes and depending on the day, the trainers either feel like they're encouraging or they're so irritating that it seems to push me to do better just to spite them. The fact that they're all prerecorded and aren't actually there doesn't seem to affect the irritation at all. The leadership board doesn't interest me at all, so that's a non-issue. What it really comes down to is that the first time I played FitXR I was interested but I walked off after fifteen minutes or so. I tried out Supernatural the following week and got so into playing it that I went overboard for my physical condition and didn't realize I'd been going for close to forty minutes until I started to feel nauseous. I damn sure got a workout that day, though, so Super is the one for me.
Supernatural by a long shot!!! Love the long movements, & the locations. Wish I could play with friends. On Fit XR on HITT, the globes are too close to my body and almost behind me. I cant find a solution to this!
I like Supernatural more, and I wish I didn’t. I canceled after the free 30 days purely because of monthly budgeting (teenagers + activities = bye bye money 💸). I bought FitXR RIGHT before they announced the subscription update. So, I thought ok, great, $10 isn’t so bad, and I have 3 months to try. I’m already so bored, the music sucks, all the new environments and HIIT are still “coming soon”, and I’m not using it daily. I was excited for SN daily, so I guess if it’s my jam, I need to figure out how to make it work. I also have an exercise bike that’s turned into a clothing rack out of boredom. So, unrelatedish side note, I got a cadence sensor to try Holofit, and so far that is really fun! My ADHD and I just may end up subscription jumping monthly 🤷🏼♀️. Thanks for the great video! I’m a NASM CPT and I’m so glad I found your channel for advice from a pro.
I definitely have cardio adhd as well. I got bored with Holofit pretty quickly. Supernatural is cool but it’s pretty one dimensional as far as the benefits go. I agree on FitXR, everything is coming soon. Just figure the damn game out. Thanks for your insight.
Lol I do all of the things you say people skip. Maybe from years of taking workout classes I know how important the stretch and cool down are so I bare with it. I also like dancing. I swear you try the dancing more :)
Not everyone using these programs are previously into fitness. Some (I think many) like me are just starting and are hoping this will help. As such I WILL do the warmups- I WILL do the stretching. I will actually do the meditation. You're rating a system less because you assume people won't use it as intended? That means you are rating the USERS- not the program. I've started Supernatural and I intend to use it as intended. So far I am getting a lot out of it. But it would be nice to not be second-guessed before I even start. Sorry this sounds like I'm attacking you and let me be clear I really appreciated this video. It was informative and I got enough to know I definitely made the better decision. But try to give the program, if not the USER, the benefit of the doubt.
I started using FitXR when it was still known as BoxVR and I still use it for free. I've tried the HIIT and dance workouts and I agree that the dance category is terrible. I don't think the music selection is THAT bad, I mainly just do the rock boxing workouts, even though some of the "rock" songs are a bit...questionable and hardly what I'd call rock. HIIT is mostly just punching notes that light up on a grid in front of you as fast as you can. Gets your heart pumping, but not very exciting. I'd like to give Supernatural a go, but I can't afford a subscription service and for now I can still play FitXR for free without being limited to a trial period. Maybe in the future when I can afford it, I'll try out Supernatural. I do agree that the environments in FitXR are a bit lacking, I only ever use the indoor gym one because I don't like the other ones (they've since released 2 more: an outdoor ice rink and an outdoor ice rink at night lol).
Hiit studio puts all of the elements way too close to my face and I’m constantly getting lost as to where to go next. It’s also super finicky about how low squats and lunges are. I’m not a huge fan of it.
Really great break down of the two games! I am in Thailand, so I am only able to play FitXR 🤷♀️ I wish they had an international version that had generic music and a cheaper price tag :D
My opinion - I prefer FitXR, especially what it has become in 2024. I loathe Supernatural. And I do so for one simple reason : I sometimes duffer from just a bit of vertigo in VR. So when Supernatural plops me on the surface of Mars or the Moon or on the edge of an erupting volcano... it's an immediate "Nope" out of me. So Supernatural has never been able to be on my headset for more than a few seconds.
Nice Video Sir, But These VR games are hell of our life, i want to tell one thing get-up in early morning go outside feel the nature do workout and whatever you want...just live healthy life friends ; )
@@FitProVR it's possible for some times , but you think and that is, first - these VR headsets are so expensive and not everyone can afford this, Second- when you exercise , you have to feel free to move around and relax and it will so disturbing to wear this thing on head and move anywhere . Third- being so expensive , if by chance and accidentally it's smash or fall down definitely it will very effective and costly on pocket..
How power meter is measured. When you first start you are at full strength (90s and above). Depending on your workout selection it measures you doing the same motions thru out. If it notices you arent doing the same force, your power meter drops. #supernatural
Hit the nail on the head - FitXR is the RC Cola to Supernatural's Coca-Cola. FitXR is so awfully generic (and rough on the eyes - they need to fix that framerate,) that I've stopped using it in favor of all the other fitness apps.
I am enjoying supernatural. Been doing it for a week so fair. Things I think it needs. 1. Being able to pick a song and just do that song. 2. Multilayer 3. More couches 4. With the app food like Weight watchers but better 5. Better date info
Music and intensity are the biggest factors for me. If you don't find supernatural intense then you're not doing it properly. Hitting the targets is just half the game, but doing it while constantly performing squats and lunges with good form is what brings the heat. On top of that, you can increase the intensity by lowering the height of your squats and lunges under settings. By the way, if you live in US or Canada, the Accessibility category in the video does not apply to you, and once you eliminate this category SN wins!!!!! 😂 (all in good spirit).
The new version of FIT XR has warm up and cool down which is great. I had some injuries playing boxing without warm up and I was good surprised. Also the cool down is really great. The previous version of dancing was awful but the new one I like it is kind of aerobic dance and after that my legs burn which is great. I would like longer boxing sessions with better sound tracks more modern and popular
Great video! But I think right at the end your last point was off when it came to accessibility, that shouldn't be a factor because anyone who cares about comparing the two should already have access to both anyway so it's a nonfactor, therefore supernatural wins.
I’m tempted to vr on my mini Trampoline, it’s a 4 footer. I would have a lawn one in my house if money was no object. If you set the guide perimeter and cautiously kept with in it should work, maybe?
An excellent one with which I wholheartedly agree... well maybe except for the conclusion that it's a tie but that's fine. A bit like Eric's comment bellow, I never worked out (at all) before and SN really managed to suck me in - just that fact alone makes SN a spectacular product, subjectively. Ironically, BoxVR (before it became FitXR) is what got me into VR fitness, at least piqued my curiosity. I haven't tried since they moved to their subscription based model but based on your video it seems like very little has changed. To me, FitXR wins in one area that you pointed out very well - Scoring. While I'm 100% in agreement that scores don't matter and that in fact, they are being used by most in a detrimental way within the SN community, I personnaly feel a lot of motivation from improving my own performance - getting an actual number that is reliable (ish) for a 'Me vs Me' is extremely effective in pushing myself harder. Right now, SN is awful at this because of the mysterious and seemingly random way they attribute their 'power' score. I'd love to see that change to a more 'raw data' approach like FitXR are doing. Leaderboards do work to some extent if you manage to find similar level players but that's not what it's being used for... I don't care at all about the 'award (Double Plat, Diamond whatever) as they are even more meaningless. I think SN has layed the foundation for a platform that could grow a lot - tons of opportunities but it seems very limited for the time being. Instead of having a bunch of purely streak driven achievements, that, to your point, promote over-exercising, it'd be good to have random fun unlocks for music styles played, lenght, coaches choice etc.. It's a minor thing but achievements like those that would encourage folks to experiements with different WO as opposed to being purely competitive could add a nice gamification touch without getting in the way of the core workout experience.
I appreciate you taking the time to write this comment. We all have our reasons for working out, i think folks who need more extrinsic motivation look to SN, while those who would rather feel like they’re gaming and working out would be drawn to FitXR due to the simplicity of the set up and ability to turn off the trainers. Thank you again for your perspective🙏
I only mind the subscription base. I like buying a game and have it forever. I care very little about trainers. I can achieve almost the same with beat saber and the thrill of the fight. I can't wait for more games like those to come out.
Hey. I'm pretty late to the party on this one. This was a great comparison video thanks. For me it's a moot point because I live in Perth, Australia so Supernatural isn't available to me. However, it's still useful to see how the two apps compare. I also note that FITXR seems to have moved on and has a lot of new features (no doubt Supernatural will have as well), Any interest in a 2024 update on this video?
Which is better for me? Its a no show for Supernatural in my region so FitXR wins by walkover. Might try Supernatural when it is available. Thanks for review!
i just got my VR and im trying the FITXR free version and they have added more scenes, workouts and the HIIT training isn't bad at all. i would call for an updated video. haven't tried out supernatural yet. hopefully they have changed/ updated something like FITXR did.
One huge factor that really needs to be discussed is that one can immediately jump into FitXR without starting a damned "14 day trial". I call bullshit on Supernatural not even giving you a free, no strings, no trials to cancel, taste of what the app has to offer. You mean to tell me that you can't let me try at least one workout without starting a $179.00 yearly fee trial? C'mon man. FitXR has 8 or 9 workouts that you can jump right into without agreeing to a damned trial that you have to remember to cancel. That alone is enough for me to say FitXR is is the "winner". Supernatural can take their 14-day trial and stick it up their poop chute.
I was watching this for my mom. She’s in her late 50s and overweight. And she tried the FitXR and really liked it. But I was curious on your opinion. What would be the best fitness one for her as someone who needs motivation and beginner classes but wants to loose weight. I saw supernatural was higher rated on the store and was curious if that might be better for her? The video makes both look really good but I’m still stuck with not being certain on what the best fit for my mom would be.
Spot on comments about Supernatural leader board. It renews every Monday and a week or so ago the gal in the number one spot exercised for 14 hours during that day. You have the ability to look at the workouts someone does and I reviewed her day. She started working out at 2:00 a.m. She worked out every hour until 4:00 p.m. the next day. That’s nothing but cultish and weird behavior that SN promotes.
I would like to try Supernatural but at 19$ it's a no deal from me. There's already way too many subscriptions out there and with games like Beat saber and VR Boxing why even bother with these?
I am loving Supernatural. It is five days in and it works for me. Also, I am in North American so if you remove the Accessibility category then that means SN wins by a point for anyone who can access it
Thanks. This was a really good comparison and I learned alot about the differences in scoring. I've also watched Lena's videos and like them, so its cool you two have collaborated. I got hooked by Nintendo Fitness Boxing last year, and then graduated to Fight Camp. I still like both...but happened across a video of Supernatural on day about 2 months ago and could figure out how I had not seen this Oculus quest thing before. It took about two weeks to convince myself on the purchase and haven't looked back. I agree FitXR has made a bunch of rookie decisions and lost alot of goodwill, however, I like to product and feel like the price point is fair. There is something messed up with my stance right now though, so I'm not enjoying as much and find I look forward to Supernatural everyday. In the end I will probably keep both until something better comes along...as it is getting me to workout every day and increase my performance over time. Definitely worth even $30/month.
That’s awesome. I’m glad to see there’s no hard line in the sand for you and can enjoy both. Have you tried the new hiit classes in FitXR? I did a video on it yesterday.
After trying both and tapping out at 10mins I realized I wasn't in shape as I thought I was. I can do sprints easy. I can do 30min circuits easy. Lifting weights easy. Completing a 30min cardio on these things. 💀. But seriously. Wth are you so handsome lol
Overall I like your info but why do I feel like you are ignoring the boxing on Supernatural. I think your critiques are mostly spot on. Also, do people not use the stretching, meditation, warm ups and cool downs? I always do the warm ups and cool downs and use the meditation regularly. In fairness I don't care for the weirdly aerobic stretching
I downloaded fitxr and as soon as I found it was a subscription service I unistalled it which was a shame because I liked what I saw but I just want to pay once and once only. I go thrill of the fight instead which is exhausting but not fun.
I no longer play FitXR, or whatever it's called this week, because of the way they have treated their existing users. They have a history of completely changing the game into something else every few months with no notice. They lie and take away features and try to convince you that it's what you wanted. They have pulled this bait and switch twice now. FitXR is trash and they will not get another dime of my money.
I can definitely see what what you’re saying. I didn’t jump on until after they changed from boxvr but i definitely agree that they are making many decisions without considering their userbase
I agree , they have lied several times about fixing the issues their consumers have addressed , they go the complete opposite route of what people ask for, so I no longer support them nor their product , I used to think highly of them but now that game and the company is hot garbage .
@@theoneandonlytruthsayer9030 youre comment is very self centered. Not everyone hates the new model. I was waiting for this to happen since supernatural doesn't seem to care about people outside north America. I love the new subscription model and after the 90 days you still have the base app the workouts you have paid for. I dont see the problem.
@@kajpoelman1217 you obviously haven’t read any of the oculus reviews , the majority of the people hate the dancing , ok happy you are one of the small few enjoying it, and have no problem paying a subscription for a mediocre game 👍🏾
What is the most important factor for you when deciding how to workout?
Doing something that doesn't feel like working out.
@@superstar85ca totally agree! I hated that Supernatural made me feel like I was joining a workout.
how many bars the gym has and how big the dumbells go
Intensity is important to me and FitXR wins hands down. It's a true workout.
@@vrcatlady7227 intensity and fun and number one!
I have FitXR and Supernatural. I cancelled my overpriced gym membership so reallocated that money to buy the Oculus VR headset & apps. FitXR: I found that while FitXR has a greater variety of workouts boxing, hiit, dance, etc. that I had to be really precise when hitting the targets since there wasn't much allowable range (hiit mostly). Also, the trainer avatars are really creepy looking with their white eyes. The locations have increased since this video was made which allows for more variety to choose from. It definitely has a gym feel to it. The workouts are challenging so you do sweat. I just don't feel drawn to it like I do Supernatural.
Supernatural is an experience that I don't think compares to other fitness apps. The getting started tutorials on the headset and here on UA-cam are really good for anyone just getting started in VR and fitness. The landscapes are so incredible. Just wow! Never a fan of classical music, I tried a Sweat Symphony and have been hooked ever since! Same with all of the music mixes and artist collections that they feature including Lady Gaga, Katie Perry, Cold Play, The Weekend, Imagine Dragons and more. The coaches are fun, kind, encouraging and motivating -it's also nice to connect to their community on FB (if you still FB). I started at low intensity and in less than 3 months am doing high intensity - everyone learns at their own pace. I have days where I do low intensity because that's what feels and serves me the best. It's never a competition on Supernatural (unless you make it one) it's an experience. A great way to release pent up energy which lowers cortisol so gets rid of that wired and tired feeling. There is an easy transition into flow or 'the zone' with this that I haven't found with other apps. Since you're in another world with someone coaching and encouraging you, it's easy to shed the BS that weighs you down. You have the option to turn off coaching using focus mode which I like as an option, especially for workouts I repeat over and over. The warm up and cool down are still coached which is nice. I like their stretch and meditation sessions too. I paid for the annual membership with Supernatural and got a free mat which has a knob in the center. I like being able to feel center with my foot to realign since the workout has you turning 360 degrees. I also bought grips for the controllers ($15) which help keep them from sweat sliding away. After the workout I wipe down the headset and controllers with baby wipes so cleaning is easy. Results: No forcing myself to workout anymore. I can burn 300-500 calories per workout (according to my Garmin watch). I've lost 8 lbs. in 2 months. Emotional eating and cravings are gone. I sleep a lot better. Soreness is a thing so epsom salt baths and massages helped - especially at the beginning. I'm happier and have a much more positive outlook. I'm calmer and less reactive to things and people. I laugh more and feel more love and joy in my life. I'm buying one for my staff and we're creating a fitness area in the warehouse, everyone is contributing the fitness equipment they're not using so we have our own gym at work. So far we have a treadmill, urban rebounder, spin bike and waiting for Oculus to arrive. That's just my experience. Thanks for reading - I know this was long.
What grips did you buy?
Excellent reading material here. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciated the review, but I wish you wouldn't discount the warm ups and cool downs and people over 60. I am 67, there is lots of good music on Supernatural, even some that I recognize from my years as a teenager. :-) So much choice, And I do every warm up and cool down and sometimes the stretches and a low and a medium intensity workout everyday. You will be this age too, before you know what hit you. LOL So remember your audience may not be who you envisioned.
I've been using Supernatural pretty obsessively since it debuted last April. I never worked out before, but the combination of the immersion factor of VR plus the incredibly expansive music, incredible coaches, and beautiful landscapes has proven to be the magic formula that I needed to incorporate exercise into my daily life. I have not used FitXR, but based on what I have seen, I don't think it would come close to the experience that I get from SN. To your point about power scores and the frustration associated with it, I hear what you're saying. That said, it hasn't bothered me, and actually the further I get into my fitness journey, the less I care about my score or getting diamonds. I care about the sweat, and I care about the increased stamina I've gained. I don't want to see SN "gamified" more, and would probably enjoy it more if the scores were eliminated. What I love about SN, and what makes it so much more appealing to me than say, Beat Saber, is that SN removes failure. If you miss targets, you don't get some big red "X", and the music doesn't fade or stop. It's encouraging you to push through, and if you do, and if you do regularly, you'll get results far more meaningful than points. Just my 2 cents...
I agree with all of your points. Gamifying only works for some people. I do a lot of peloton and pretty much ignore the leaderboard
You can turn on no fail in Beat Saber, which I highly recommend.
I prefer Supernatural. I don’t feel I need a different workout app it’s so good.
@@jennifercuddy5663The problem is supernatural is not a complete workout app. It’s a cardio app that your body gets used to very quickly which lesson the benefit of your workout.
Love, love, love Fit XR!!! Boxing, dancing and HIIT are my favorite workouts. Sure supernatural has nice backgrounds, but it just reminded me of beat saber. Supernatural is kind of a one-trick pony, whereas Fit XR has a ton of variety and the music is pretty good.
I agree with Christina.
This
I fully agree with this it is a one trick pony
Not to mention supernatural isn't in the UK yet, if it ever will be 🤣
I am curious if at the time of the video SN didn't have boxing yet?
Addicted to Supernatural. I do it every day. It’s a great workout, I’ve toned up, lost inches and weight. I love the music and the variety of workouts with new ones every day. They’ve added boxing which is great. I downloaded FitXR, tried it a few times and got bored with it quickly. I don’t like the settings or the music. With SN, I work out all over the world. Great Wall of China, volcanos, mountain tops. The price is well worth it for all you get.
I just had day 1 with SN today and love it!! If you don’t mind sharing, to loose weight and get toned, how long you use SN daily? I have done 12 mins boxing and it was challenging for me😅
@@Tiramisu2024don’t worry about the duration, as long as you end sweaty and exhausted. You will increase the time as you gain stamina. Don’t overdo at the beginning.
To me it’s Supernatural hands down. I don’t mind the higher fee because the backdrops and music are sooooooo much better. Also, having a larger stable of moves, and the satisfaction of “batting” the spheres is fun. I tried FitXR in hopes I’d get better cardio, but since I don’t - I’m out. Supernatural in a landslide for me.
FitXR for me is a good warmup since I am only using the free-to-play bit. And I won't be completely moving to Supernatural from Just Dance UNTIL they have search by song and customized playlists
I have SN and I have boxed twice. Had it since November. I workout daily and sometimes twice a day. Best purchase for me in a while. I did a workout on the moon!!!
Agreed
I am curious if at the time of the video SN didn't have boxing yet?
Correct - boxing was added to SN after this video was made. And SN boxing is way better BTW
For me Supernatural gives the better workout. With FitXR you remain in one spot with your boxing moves, whereas the 360 degree workout with twists and turns give me a better feel. The music is also a great motivator for me. I’m an old fart (62) and there is a lot of classic rock, jazz and even classical music that really has me moving even more. FitXR does give me a decent workout, but Supernatural takes it (for me) to a new level, plus it’s a lot of fun.
Supernatural for me. I bought the Quest 2 to help with ongoing vertigo issues, and thought I would use a fitness app. I tried both and found that the gorgeous graphics, fun trainers and music were perfect for me. It’s about the same price as a gym membership. Since I can’t currently make my car head in the direction of my gym, supernatural is My next best thing.
I think the trainers and the quality landscapes and graphics alone are the reason supernatural is better. I've never felt a sense of healthy competition and motivation like this before.
Supernatural engages me with the music and locations. It removes me from reality and allows me to focus on the work out with natural beauty. Plus I burn calories with fuels my goals. I haven’t tried FitXR, but I’m happy with Supernatural.
And that’s what it’s all about! Loving and owning your fitness! Keep it up!
After watching this, I gave both Supernatural and FitXR a try. In FitXR, I could not get past the weird mannequin instructors or the fact I could not adjust squat depth for an injury recovery - which you can in Supernatural. I have been using Les Mills Bodycombat and it gives me a better workout according to my fitbit. The timing of the strikes seems more realistic and there's more time to actively engage the whole core instead of the SN's rapid succession. But... I am adding Supernatural because the multi directional workouts and environments are SO fun. I really like their instructors too. I put SN 3rd favorite behind Les Mills Bodycombat and Audio Trip.
Tried them both, and Supernatural wins, but that’s just my personal preference. I don’t really care for boxing style workouts. I tried one for the Nintendo Switch, but lost 60 lbs doing another workout game for the same platform. So much is about what you really like, and what you’re going to be able to stick with in the long term.
What is the name of the workout game helped you lose weight?
I love love love Supernatural. I do not mind the subscription price at all. I tried fit xr 1 time and didn't finish. I get a sense of satisfaction every time I fill my controller vibrate and the noise of hitting the arrows. I've never been really big in working out but Supernatural makes me want to sweat my ass off every single day. Its fun and exciting. But its the music, hands down, that makes me come back for more. Although i wish there was an option to make your own playlists. But other than that supernatural is the best option if your looking to burn some calories and have fun at the same time.
When this video came out I was all about Supernatural but a year later I love Fit XR.
Same!
Y’all I just started fit xr and my arms legs and ass hurt but I love it I can’t wait to go home and work out after work
DUDE you have to try Thrill of the Fight! Can't wait to see your vid on that... Most intense cardio game I have ever tried haha
It’s on my list i just want to do it right as a former.fighter.
Nail on the head with your reviews. I have both. I had started with FitXR, was OBSESSED with it, and then got really bored of it within a month. I found myself doing the same workout playlists to optimize my time with what I knew had the most squats and were the most challenging. I even began wearing wrist weights and a thigh band for more of a challenge. So, I moved onto Supernatural. I still love it after several months. I like that it connects to my Apple Watch to count calories burned, the trainers AND views are so inspirational, and you can always find a playlist to fit your mood for the day. Who knew working out to classical music would be so cathartic? (I've held back tears while standing on top of a mountain in Switzerland working out to Greig's "In the Hall of the Mountain King"). The only thing I'm missing with Supernatural, that you mentioned in your video, is the leaderboard for each song. It was very motivational in the FitXR app
Agreed! Glad you enjoyed the review!
FYI Us 60 year olds were the founders of hip-hop. Of course we know who Cardi B is. Of course we know that Drake is overrated. Just kidding - good video. Good luck with your channel and Yes, Drake is the most overrated hip-hop artist in the 40 year history of hip-hop. Oh wait, you didn’t mention drake did you. Anyway, great video, very informative
You speak the damn truth!!
Great comparison review. We are also developing VR fitness games and apps. Your video is very insightful, and it teaches me a lot in terms of what is helpful to the actual user. Please keep up with the excellent work. Thank you!
Happy to help any way i can!
Hi Yang Liu,
Looking for a 360 virtual trail running app to use when a player is on a treadmill. There are some where you’re in an animation of a trail, but would love to find one where the 360 video is on an actual trail in nature.
Just my 2 cents -
I don't do supernatural to compete with anyone but myself. I absolutely love supernatural. It gets my body moving , heart pumping and keeps me focused.
Supernatural has boxing now! It's really good. I like it better than using the bats.
Great review!
I use both and am definitely split! I was definitely one of the people that used to go CRAZY (2-5 hours a day) trying to win the leaderboard. My shoulders got REALLY PISSED at me so I had to take a complete week off. At that point I went back and added FitXR back to the mix. Now I only do 1-4 workouts a day in SN and 30-60 minutes of FitXR.
Surprisingly some of the high intensity FitXR workouts are harder than SN high’s! I love them both for different reasons and will be keeping the FitXR subscription.
But I will always drift more toward Supernatural. Something about it makes working out feel less like working out than FitXR does.
Side note: you showing that Iron Maiden map a few times during the video has me over here twitching! THAT MAP KICKED MY ASS!!!
Definitely! It’s so important to mix up modalities and change it up. Overtraining sucks!
Just got my Quest 2 a few days ago. Total newbie to the VR world. Loving Beat Saber and in the market for other active apps. I'm going to do the free trials for SN and FitXR so I can see if I like one more than the other. SN has 14 days which is great! FitXR gives 7 days. This was a good comparison. I don't care about leader boards so ill ignore that part of SN.
Would recommend blade and sorcery too!
They both do different things, I like supernatural more, but I love the boxing part of fit XR.
I’ve actually cried the first time I tried Supernatural it! Finally, I found something that motivates me, doesn’t judge me, supports me, doesn’t LOOK at me, let’s me choose when and what I want.... and so many things that brings me back to fitness that I used to know when fitness and being in shape was my life.... Years ago... Finally, something is here that ACTUALLY IS CHANGING MY LIFE! Whoever is crying about membership price of $20-25?! If you can’t afford this, go and work more! Or don’t buy dinner to deliver to you, learn how to cook! This price is NOTHING for a person like me and anyone else who would love to get THE perfect exercise!
gym membership is cheaper..
I am just starting out, and I way prefer Supernatural. I like the music, the coaches, and the scenery. Plus the fact that I really get my heart racing with the boxing workouts make it the app for me.
You sold me on supernatural. Great vid
Nice!
I agree with you about the leaderboard. I really only use it to go motivate the people on mine with positive comments and stuff. I definitely am not trying to beat anyone with 15,000+ points. lol I do think that FitXR wins on price, especially now that they offer the annual subscription (I know your video is older) which offers a discounted rate over monthly, but the SN annual also offers a discount. It's basically 2 1/2 months free when you break it down monthly. I will disagree that SN stretches get ignored. I do an extended stretch after every workout because being sore is NOT my goal. lol I've seen plenty of people saying the same in the community group on FB. Overall, I do still love FitXR, but I just don't have a reason to do it anymore. I was a super couch potato so I was on L workouts in SN for months and FitXR helped me get up to M's. Now I can do longer H workouts.
I was not into fitness until I got the Quest 2. It has changed my life and that's due to Supernatural! I have both fitness apps installed but only use Supernatural now. FitXR just didn't do it for me. Boxing and just punching over and over again, so boring. And I normally love dancing but the dancing in that is lame. Supernatural wins this one for me and makes me feel like a Jedi warrior! ⚔ 🤣
Get it Jedi!
Hi....you the best. This is the best video I've seen on this matter of the Vrs. Thank you...thats was very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Omg thank you! I appreciate it!
The multiplayer aspect of FitXR sounds cool.. but SuperNatural hands down gives me that great feeling like I just danced all night in the club and the coach's pump speech during the workouts keeps me going. SuperNatural hands down...
Good review Ari. BTW I liked the joint video you did with Elena awhile back. I use FitXR because when I bought it, it was a non subscription service. Two weeks later they tell me they are going subscription based with no warning or a chance to have some time to purchase DLC content. It was the way that they handled the change that irked me. I'm using my free 90 day subscription they gave existing owners of the game but I really think they should have at least a full year or at least six months to previous purchasers of the app. That said however if a subscription service is what they want to go to, they have the right to do so. They should have treated us prior customers a bit better, though. I like FitXR overall but I don't know if I will stay with it after my 90 day trial, though. I'm 68, and I find the beginner levels have just about enough intensity for me. Once in a while I'll try an intermediate level but they really do me in. I don't even attempt Advanced. (To be fair though, I can only do easy levels and some normal levels on Beat Saber and Synth Riders. Reaction times at this age aren't what they used to be. Audio Trip is even worse for me. I have to use No Fail even on the beginner level. Jeez!). I can't afford Supernatural on my own, but I may be able to get an annual subscription as a Father's Day present next month. May give it a try. Keep up the good reviews, Ari.
Definitely agree with you on how FitXR handled their subscription service change. They should have offered lifetime access to the OG’s who helped build the foundation of support to get them where they needed. That’s what Tripp did and i purchased it outright. As far as reaction time, there’s a great brain training game called “enhance” that’s free on oculus store, you may enjoy it, i do it daily.
Hi, George! 💜 I am so glad you liked our video :)
As I see, you have already tested Audio Trip. Do you think it has a lot in common with Synth Riders? I am thinking whether it has the sense to buy Audio Trip or better to get OhShape...
@@ElenaVRFitBody oh shape is THE WORST 😂😂
@@FitProVR Oh. Really? 😦 Hah, I read many positive reviews on it :)
I 100% agree with the metrics and LOLd at the Shakey clip.
The comparison to you past classes would be great in SN. I hope they watch this
I looked at the $18 monthly subscription price of Supernatural and closed my mind immediately to it.
But a good friend of mine talked me into giving the 7 day free trial a chance.
I was hooked. $18 a month is a great price!
I just budget it as a gym subscription fee
I have them both and love them both. I have way more fun tho in Fitxr.
I’m going to start the fitxr trial tomorrow the same day as supernatural trial ends. I want to keep one of them. I like the idea of leaderboards but when working out can you talk to the other people too if you want. I see there are other “avatars” in there when you play. Why do you prefer fitxr
FitXR is waaaay more intense than Supernatural. 💪 I think Supernatural are for people who are not used to high intensity workouts. With Supernatural, the movements are very calm even if you go 360, but FitXR you put force into it and you even hop from left to right along with squats to avoid obstacles. I love FitXR, gives you a REAL workout.
Thanks for the video. Some good information in there. I haven't tried FitXR yet, and now I guess I don't need to because Supernatural is working just fine for me. I see your final point about accessibility going to FitXR, but the importance of that goes away if you're in the USA or Canada and don't travel outside those countries, so I don't attribute the same value to that point that others might.
im teling you, fitxr is really good. I mean if your looking to workout and burn calories id go with fitxr but if you wanna look around and be in different scenes, go with SN
Thanks for this video! I bought Quest 2 for supernatural but I got pulled into other features of VR before doing a workout. LOL I was torn about which to choose (FitXR/SN) since they both have a subscription charge but your video analysis pointed out key features like music, coaches that will motivate me more. I'm sure I'll try both at some point but now after your video - I know I'll try SN first. Thanks again!
I used to do zumba 3 times a week so i was looking for dancing when i bought vr, dancing on fitxr is amazing to me, i guess everybody is different🤷🏻♀️
I’ve warmed up to the dancing
Supernatural most definitely makes you change your stance throughout the work out.
FitXR is a crazy good workout
the fact fitxr has disabled trainers and workouts for disabled people and adaptions for disabled people make it the best vr workout game ever for me
Update coming soon!
if you want any input from someone who is disabled i could help. i do karate and used to do boxing before i was in a wheelchair@@FitProVR
They both have met their match with Les Mills Bodycombat. No subscription needed and 100 times better. It has more of a full body workout and it is more intense than fitxr and supernatural
Agreed!
Supernatural works better for me. Twenty dollars a month is still cheaper than a gym membership, I love the different landscapes and depending on the day, the trainers either feel like they're encouraging or they're so irritating that it seems to push me to do better just to spite them. The fact that they're all prerecorded and aren't actually there doesn't seem to affect the irritation at all. The leadership board doesn't interest me at all, so that's a non-issue. What it really comes down to is that the first time I played FitXR I was interested but I walked off after fifteen minutes or so. I tried out Supernatural the following week and got so into playing it that I went overboard for my physical condition and didn't realize I'd been going for close to forty minutes until I started to feel nauseous. I damn sure got a workout that day, though, so Super is the one for me.
Supernatural by a long shot!!! Love the long movements, & the locations. Wish I could play with friends. On Fit XR on HITT, the globes are too close to my body and almost behind me. I cant find a solution to this!
I like Supernatural more, and I wish I didn’t. I canceled after the free 30 days purely because of monthly budgeting (teenagers + activities = bye bye money 💸). I bought FitXR RIGHT before they announced the subscription update. So, I thought ok, great, $10 isn’t so bad, and I have 3 months to try. I’m already so bored, the music sucks, all the new environments and HIIT are still “coming soon”, and I’m not using it daily. I was excited for SN daily, so I guess if it’s my jam, I need to figure out how to make it work. I also have an exercise bike that’s turned into a clothing rack out of boredom. So, unrelatedish side note, I got a cadence sensor to try Holofit, and so far that is really fun! My ADHD and I just may end up subscription jumping monthly 🤷🏼♀️. Thanks for the great video! I’m a NASM CPT and I’m so glad I found your channel for advice from a pro.
I definitely have cardio adhd as well. I got bored with Holofit pretty quickly. Supernatural is cool but it’s pretty one dimensional as far as the benefits go. I agree on FitXR, everything is coming soon. Just figure the damn game out. Thanks for your insight.
I do all the stuff he says I probably don't do in Supernatural. >.
Lol I do all of the things you say people skip.
Maybe from years of taking workout classes I know how important the stretch and cool down are so I bare with it.
I also like dancing. I swear you try the dancing more :)
Not everyone using these programs are previously into fitness. Some (I think many) like me are just starting and are hoping this will help. As such I WILL do the warmups- I WILL do the stretching. I will actually do the meditation. You're rating a system less because you assume people won't use it as intended? That means you are rating the USERS- not the program. I've started Supernatural and I intend to use it as intended. So far I am getting a lot out of it. But it would be nice to not be second-guessed before I even start.
Sorry this sounds like I'm attacking you and let me be clear I really appreciated this video. It was informative and I got enough to know I definitely made the better decision.
But try to give the program, if not the USER, the benefit of the doubt.
I started using FitXR when it was still known as BoxVR and I still use it for free. I've tried the HIIT and dance workouts and I agree that the dance category is terrible. I don't think the music selection is THAT bad, I mainly just do the rock boxing workouts, even though some of the "rock" songs are a bit...questionable and hardly what I'd call rock. HIIT is mostly just punching notes that light up on a grid in front of you as fast as you can. Gets your heart pumping, but not very exciting. I'd like to give Supernatural a go, but I can't afford a subscription service and for now I can still play FitXR for free without being limited to a trial period. Maybe in the future when I can afford it, I'll try out Supernatural. I do agree that the environments in FitXR are a bit lacking, I only ever use the indoor gym one because I don't like the other ones (they've since released 2 more: an outdoor ice rink and an outdoor ice rink at night lol).
Hiit studio puts all of the elements way too close to my face and I’m constantly getting lost as to where to go next. It’s also super finicky about how low squats and lunges are. I’m not a huge fan of it.
@@FitProVR Same. I tried it a couple of times and just didn't like it. I feel like I'm wasting so much time trying to find the next notes to hit.
Really great break down of the two games! I am in Thailand, so I am only able to play FitXR 🤷♀️
I wish they had an international version that had generic music and a cheaper price tag :D
I believe there is a way to use a vpn to play it but i haven’t tested it so i can’t be 100% sure
I think I am going to go les mill because it is a one time charge.
I like the dancing 😂😂 it reminds me of Zumba classes.
I have both for this reason
My opinion - I prefer FitXR, especially what it has become in 2024. I loathe Supernatural. And I do so for one simple reason : I sometimes duffer from just a bit of vertigo in VR. So when Supernatural plops me on the surface of Mars or the Moon or on the edge of an erupting volcano... it's an immediate "Nope" out of me. So Supernatural has never been able to be on my headset for more than a few seconds.
You should of gave the point to supernature for the stretching and meditation. People do find that useful.
Both are fantastic . Love dancing on FitXR. Love Supernatursl too .
You may be the only person i e ever met that like FitXR dancing lol
@@FitProVR making me laugh!!! Yes, so funny! I really do.
Nice Video Sir,
But These VR games are hell of our life, i want to tell one thing get-up in early morning go outside feel the nature do workout and whatever you want...just live healthy life friends
; )
Why not both?
@@FitProVR it's possible for some times , but you think and that is, first - these VR headsets are so expensive and not everyone can afford this, Second- when you exercise , you have to feel free to move around and relax and it will so disturbing to wear this thing on head and move anywhere . Third- being so expensive , if by chance and accidentally it's smash or fall down definitely it will very effective and costly on pocket..
What lets all of these fitness VR games I've tried so far is the music.
How power meter is measured. When you first start you are at full strength (90s and above). Depending on your workout selection it measures you doing the same motions thru out. If it notices you arent doing the same force, your power meter drops.
#supernatural
Right now I'm just starting with FitXR because I am out of shape and they have a bunch of free workouts. I may switch later though.
Hit the nail on the head - FitXR is the RC Cola to Supernatural's Coca-Cola. FitXR is so awfully generic (and rough on the eyes - they need to fix that framerate,) that I've stopped using it in favor of all the other fitness apps.
I am enjoying supernatural. Been doing it for a week so fair.
Things I think it needs.
1. Being able to pick a song and just do that song.
2. Multilayer
3. More couches
4. With the app food like Weight watchers but better
5. Better date info
I agree, more couches lol.
Music and intensity are the biggest factors for me. If you don't find supernatural intense then you're not doing it properly. Hitting the targets is just half the game, but doing it while constantly performing squats and lunges with good form is what brings the heat. On top of that, you can increase the intensity by lowering the height of your squats and lunges under settings. By the way, if you live in US or Canada, the Accessibility category in the video does not apply to you, and once you eliminate this category SN wins!!!!! 😂 (all in good spirit).
The new version of FIT XR has warm up and cool down which is great. I had some injuries playing boxing without warm up and I was good surprised. Also the cool down is really great. The previous version of dancing was awful but the new one I like it is kind of aerobic dance and after that my legs burn which is great. I would like longer boxing sessions with better sound tracks more modern and popular
Great video! But I think right at the end your last point was off when it came to accessibility, that shouldn't be a factor because anyone who cares about comparing the two should already have access to both anyway so it's a nonfactor, therefore supernatural wins.
You can use a VPN overseas to access supernatural, however it kinda sucks to have to do that. Which makes it easier to choose the other IMO
I’m tempted to vr on my mini Trampoline, it’s a 4 footer. I would have a lawn one in my house if money was no object. If you set the guide perimeter and cautiously kept with in it should work, maybe?
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An excellent one with which I wholheartedly agree... well maybe except for the conclusion that it's a tie but that's fine. A bit like Eric's comment bellow, I never worked out (at all) before and SN really managed to suck me in - just that fact alone makes SN a spectacular product, subjectively. Ironically, BoxVR (before it became FitXR) is what got me into VR fitness, at least piqued my curiosity. I haven't tried since they moved to their subscription based model but based on your video it seems like very little has changed. To me, FitXR wins in one area that you pointed out very well - Scoring. While I'm 100% in agreement that scores don't matter and that in fact, they are being used by most in a detrimental way within the SN community, I personnaly feel a lot of motivation from improving my own performance - getting an actual number that is reliable (ish) for a 'Me vs Me' is extremely effective in pushing myself harder. Right now, SN is awful at this because of the mysterious and seemingly random way they attribute their 'power' score. I'd love to see that change to a more 'raw data' approach like FitXR are doing. Leaderboards do work to some extent if you manage to find similar level players but that's not what it's being used for... I don't care at all about the 'award (Double Plat, Diamond whatever) as they are even more meaningless. I think SN has layed the foundation for a platform that could grow a lot - tons of opportunities but it seems very limited for the time being. Instead of having a bunch of purely streak driven achievements, that, to your point, promote over-exercising, it'd be good to have random fun unlocks for music styles played, lenght, coaches choice etc.. It's a minor thing but achievements like those that would encourage folks to experiements with different WO as opposed to being purely competitive could add a nice gamification touch without getting in the way of the core workout experience.
I appreciate you taking the time to write this comment. We all have our reasons for working out, i think folks who need more extrinsic motivation look to SN, while those who would rather feel like they’re gaming and working out would be drawn to FitXR due to the simplicity of the set up and ability to turn off the trainers. Thank you again for your perspective🙏
I only mind the subscription base. I like buying a game and have it forever. I care very little about trainers. I can achieve almost the same with beat saber and the thrill of the fight. I can't wait for more games like those to come out.
Great review.. super natural seems the way to go just because of choices
Hey. I'm pretty late to the party on this one. This was a great comparison video thanks. For me it's a moot point because I live in Perth, Australia so Supernatural isn't available to me. However, it's still useful to see how the two apps compare. I also note that FITXR seems to have moved on and has a lot of new features (no doubt Supernatural will have as well), Any interest in a 2024 update on this video?
Planning on it! Just waiting on fitxr to give me access, stalemated at the moment.
To me, FitXR is a masterpiece (I found a workout I like and it's free)
Music is the dealbreaker for me
Hi, Ari! 💜 Very informative and creative video, great as always! 🔥
Thank you for being a part of it!
💯FitXR is better.
Supernatural bored me after 1 day.
Lol Supernatural bored me in 15 min. 😅 To be honest I don't know how anyone who exercises regularly can even call Supernatural a workout. 👀
Could you make a video on Thrill of the Fight? Plzzzzz also I love the video
Thank you! I have plans for thrill of the fight but i have to organize a few things. I have high standards lol
For the comparison fitxr just has cardio boxing but supernatural has boxing and flow. Was this comparison done before boxing added to supernatural?
Yes
@@FitProVR thanks..love all your comparisons
Have you tried matching either app with your Apple Watch in the activity app if you have one? I wonder if they keep good measurements?
Very fair and accurate comparison.
Supernatural gibt es leider nicht in Österreich 🥲🥲🥲🥲. Würde es so gerne probieren
2 years later they did not remove dance..I'm looking for a good dance instructor any ideas?
I'm 68 and I know who Cardi B is, but that doesn't mean I have to like her music. People 60+ are not living under rocks!
My mom is 70 and thought it was a Tesla.
Which is better for me? Its a no show for Supernatural in my region so FitXR wins by walkover. Might try Supernatural when it is available. Thanks for review!
I like the price and variety of FitXR and now it has Hilt! I’m hoping the graphics get better, but I love boxing!
Yeah I like the boxing in fitxr
SN also has boxing. it's great.
i just got my VR and im trying the FITXR free version and they have added more scenes, workouts and the HIIT training isn't bad at all. i would call for an updated video. haven't tried out supernatural yet. hopefully they have changed/ updated something like FITXR did.
Small comparison made here: ua-cam.com/video/evm93hTyc8s/v-deo.html
Supernatural added boxing which I consider better as the haptic feedback is better
@@nicholasjh1 it’s true i need to update it!
One huge factor that really needs to be discussed is that one can immediately jump into FitXR without starting a damned "14 day trial". I call bullshit on Supernatural not even giving you a free, no strings, no trials to cancel, taste of what the app has to offer. You mean to tell me that you can't let me try at least one workout without starting a $179.00 yearly fee trial? C'mon man. FitXR has 8 or 9 workouts that you can jump right into without agreeing to a damned trial that you have to remember to cancel. That alone is enough for me to say FitXR is is the "winner". Supernatural can take their 14-day trial and stick it up their poop chute.
Business is business, can’t fault them for that. SN isn’t a game it’s an application. That’s the only defense i got for them.
you get 1 week free
I was watching this for my mom. She’s in her late 50s and overweight. And she tried the FitXR and really liked it. But I was curious on your opinion. What would be the best fitness one for her as someone who needs motivation and beginner classes but wants to loose weight. I saw supernatural was higher rated on the store and was curious if that might be better for her? The video makes both look really good but I’m still stuck with not being certain on what the best fit for my mom would be.
Probably SN for beginners who need motivation
Spot on comments about Supernatural leader board. It renews every Monday and a week or so ago the gal in the number one spot exercised for 14 hours during that day. You have the ability to look at the workouts someone does and I reviewed her day. She started working out at 2:00 a.m. She worked out every hour until 4:00 p.m. the next day. That’s nothing but cultish and weird behavior that SN promotes.
I would like to try Supernatural but at 19$ it's a no deal from me. There's already way too many subscriptions out there and with games like Beat saber and VR Boxing why even bother with these?
I am loving Supernatural. It is five days in and it works for me. Also, I am in North American so if you remove the Accessibility category then that means SN wins by a point for anyone who can access it
Thanks. This was a really good comparison and I learned alot about the differences in scoring. I've also watched Lena's videos and like them, so its cool you two have collaborated. I got hooked by Nintendo Fitness Boxing last year, and then graduated to Fight Camp. I still like both...but happened across a video of Supernatural on day about 2 months ago and could figure out how I had not seen this Oculus quest thing before. It took about two weeks to convince myself on the purchase and haven't looked back. I agree FitXR has made a bunch of rookie decisions and lost alot of goodwill, however, I like to product and feel like the price point is fair. There is something messed up with my stance right now though, so I'm not enjoying as much and find I look forward to Supernatural everyday. In the end I will probably keep both until something better comes along...as it is getting me to workout every day and increase my performance over time. Definitely worth even $30/month.
That’s awesome. I’m glad to see there’s no hard line in the sand for you and can enjoy both. Have you tried the new hiit classes in FitXR? I did a video on it yesterday.
@@FitProVR I think I need to update the app as it was still showing "coming soon", but I look forward to trying it.
@@cehomer it’s worth checking out! Adds a whole new layer to FitXR!
After trying both and tapping out at 10mins I realized I wasn't in shape as I thought I was. I can do sprints easy. I can do 30min circuits easy. Lifting weights easy. Completing a 30min cardio on these things. 💀.
But seriously. Wth are you so handsome lol
Lmao stoppppp 😊😊😊
til they have a one time fee I wont even try it unfortunately doesn't make sense to me
Overall I like your info but why do I feel like you are ignoring the boxing on Supernatural. I think your critiques are mostly spot on. Also, do people not use the stretching, meditation, warm ups and cool downs?
I always do the warm ups and cool downs and use the meditation regularly. In fairness I don't care for the weirdly aerobic stretching
This video came out before the boxing did
Here is the VR! Nice!
I downloaded fitxr and as soon as I found it was a subscription service I unistalled it which was a shame because I liked what I saw but I just want to pay once and once only. I go thrill of the fight instead which is exhausting but not fun.
I am playing Supernatural via VPN works out fine, no sofisticated geoblocking yet.
Good to know! Thank you!
I no longer play FitXR, or whatever it's called this week, because of the way they have treated their existing users. They have a history of completely changing the game into something else every few months with no notice. They lie and take away features and try to convince you that it's what you wanted. They have pulled this bait and switch twice now. FitXR is trash and they will not get another dime of my money.
I can definitely see what what you’re saying. I didn’t jump on until after they changed from boxvr but i definitely agree that they are making many decisions without considering their userbase
I agree , they have lied several times about fixing the issues their consumers have addressed , they go the complete opposite route of what people ask for, so I no longer support them nor their product , I used to think highly of them but now that game and the company is hot garbage .
@@theoneandonlytruthsayer9030 youre comment is very self centered. Not everyone hates the new model. I was waiting for this to happen since supernatural doesn't seem to care about people outside north America. I love the new subscription model and after the 90 days you still have the base app the workouts you have paid for. I dont see the problem.
@@kajpoelman1217 you obviously haven’t read any of the oculus reviews , the majority of the people hate the dancing , ok happy you are one of the small few enjoying it, and have no problem paying a subscription for a mediocre game 👍🏾
This channel is awesome. Keep doing it!
I appreciate it!
Exactly, I want supernatural and can't have as I'm in Switzerland. Aren't there any plans to make it possible?
FiTXR is cheaper which is a bonus. Supernatural has better graphics tho.