# Avena Health vs Starcore Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starcore Studio at none against Avena Health's 10. Starcore Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Avena Health's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avena Health sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Starcore Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Avena Health against 5.0 for Starcore Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avena Health has 4.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Avena Health ships an update every 6 days, Starcore Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avena Health | Starcore Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avena-health/id1161252999/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcore-studio/id6769908114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avena Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/976919497) | [Creatopia Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896699301) |

## What reviewers say

### Avena Health

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avena-health/id1161252999)

Take control of your diet with personalized plans from online nutritionists. Explore thousands of diets and recipes, track your intake, and get exercise routines to build a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet plans, Access to nutritionists, Extensive diet and recipe library, Food and water intake reminders, Macronutrient and calorie tracking, Video exercise routines, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avena Boost Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Avena Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| Avena Premium. | $17.49 | per month |
| Avena Premium | $48.99 | per month |
| Avena Boost Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Avena Premium | $63.99 | per 6 months |
| Avena Premium | $76.99 | per 6 months |
| Avena Premium | $82.99 | per 3 months |
| Avena Premium. | $89.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🥰 Great dietitian
- 🤩 Helpful features
- 🤗 Easy to use
- 💪 Effective for weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙁 Poor customer service
- ⏰ Delayed response from dietitian
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing interface
- 🤒 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes fail to load properly
- Meal plans not syncing across devices
- Water tracking feature not working
- Notifications not reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to substitute ingredients
- Provide more English language support
- Implement dark mode option
- Allow tracking of custom meals and exercises
- Add notes section to provide feedback to dietitian


### Starcore Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcore-studio/id6769908114)

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter by class type, and book reservations to manage your fitness routine and stay committed to your goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avena Health free?

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

### Is Starcore Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avena Health or Starcore Studio?

Starcore Studio is rated higher. Avena Health averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Starcore Studio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Avena Health or Starcore Studio have ads?

Avena Health shows ads; Starcore Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avena Health or Starcore Studio?

Avena Health ships an update every 6 days, and Starcore Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Avena Health was updated on November 2, 2026 and Starcore Studio on October 31, 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.*