Meta Pulls the Plug on Quest’s Activity & Calorie Tracking App
Meta is phasing out its Move app by the end of the month, prompting some users to consider purchasing a smartwatch
Meta is sunsetting Move, an app that tracks physical activity and calories burned across games and apps on Meta Quest.
The news came in an email notifying users that the app will be discontinued on March 31. The tech company explained that Move relies on legacy technology, limiting its ability to introduce new innovations for Quest users.
The app allows users to set calorie-burn and Move-minute targets to match their personal goals, with the option to display live Move stats without leaving their game or app, like Beat Saber and Supernatural. Calorie estimates are generated using an algorithm that factors in basal metabolic rate (age, weight, height and sex) along with data from headset, controller and hand movements. Users can also choose to rely on average estimates instead.
“This transition will allow us to deliver more advanced and exciting features to enhance the Quest experience,” the email continued.
According to Meta, the discontinuation of Move won’t affect any other fitness features built within individual apps.
For some Quest fitness users, the decision comes as a new blow. Meta had just killed off Scoreboards, an app that consolidated leaderboard data in one place, allowing users to view their placement and compare their ranking against followers, in December 2024
In a thread discussing Meta’s decision on Reddit, many Move users indicated that while the app’s accuracy in tracking calories based on movement versus heart rate was lackluster, they did appreciate its ability to track daily headset usage and keep them motivated. Still, the disappointed from some are apparent: “So sad Meta is still not getting it – Quest 3 is a fitness gadget…” one poster shared. The decision also has some Quest fitness users considering purchasing a smartwatch or wearable fitness tracker.