# Nuband vs ReflexActive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReflexActive at 83% against Nuband's 38%. ReflexActive also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1). Nuband's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Nuband holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReflexActive has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Nuband's written reviews are positive against 83% of ReflexActive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nuband ships an update fortnightly, ReflexActive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nuband | ReflexActive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuband-itouch/id1098475775/reviews)** | [4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflexactive/id1487278250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [李缘 伍](https://appshunter.io/developer/986252371) | [Reflex Active](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610336383) |

## What reviewers say

### Nuband

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuband-itouch/id1098475775)

This app connects to a smart bracelet to track your daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also monitors your sleep patterns and provides notifications for phone calls and SMS messages directly on the bracelet.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking (steps, distance, calories), Sleep monitoring, Phone call notifications, SMS notifications, Pedometer function, Alarm clock

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReflexActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflexactive/id1487278250)

This app pairs with smartwatches to track daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories. It monitors sleep quality and offers various sports modes for activities like running and biking. Receive notifications for calls and messages directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Sleep quality monitoring, Multiple sports modes, Incoming call and message notifications, Phone and smartwatch finder, iOS Health App integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Useful features
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📊 Helpful for tracking fitness and health
- 📱 Connects well with phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🔍 Missing some features
- 🤔 Accuracy issues with tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects from Bluetooth
- Steps/data not accurately tracked
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Additional watch faces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nuband free?

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

### Is ReflexActive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nuband or ReflexActive?

Nuband is rated higher. Nuband averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReflexActive averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Nuband or ReflexActive have ads?

Neither Nuband nor ReflexActive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nuband or ReflexActive?

Nuband ships an update fortnightly, and ReflexActive every 2 months. Most recently, Nuband was updated on June 1, 2026 and ReflexActive on September 30, 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.*