BACS vs CheatMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BACS
This platform offers comprehensive tools for managing spine patient care, from pre-authorization and planning to 3D modeling and postoperative reporting. It aims to improve clinical outcomes and support surgical processes.
- Pre-authorization tools
- Preoperative planning
- 3D anatomical modeling
- Postoperative reporting
- Clinical care continuum solutions
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Balance ACS™ (BACS™) is a comprehensive platform that applies three-dimensional solutions across the entire clinical care continuum to help drive quality outcomes for spine patients. The BACS Portal contains numerous tools to provide the necessary services—from preauthorization and preoperative planning to 3D anatomical modeling and postoperative reporting—to facilitate quality outcomes and to support the intraoperative process.
CheatMate
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CheatMate is not another calorie counter or strict diet app. Instead, it’s your mindful companion for cheat meals and treats — helping you stay aware, in control, and guilt-free. Simple, fast, and friendly. Features you’ll love Quick Logging – Add cheat meals, snacks, or treats in seconds with emojis. Challenges – Start short mindful resets like No Sweets, No Delivery, No Coffee, Screen-Free Meals, and more. Weekly Overview – See how often you indulge each week at a glance. Trends & Insights – Discover patterns over time with simple charts. Scheduled Treats – Plan upcoming cheat meals so you enjoy them mindfully and stick to your own terms. Custom Categories – Personalize with your own foods and occasions. Gentle Reminders – Get mindful nudges when it’s time to log. Why CheatMate? Supportive, not strict – No calorie counting, no judgement. Just awareness. Mindful indulgence – Build healthier habits while still enjoying your favorite foods. Simple by design – Fast logging and clean insights, without the clutter. Companion vibe – As the name says, CheatMate is your mate here to help, not punish. Who it’s for CheatMate is designed for anyone who: Wants to enjoy cheat meals & treats without overthinking. Values balance over restriction. Prefers awareness to calorie counting. Believes indulgence can be mindful, not shameful. Learn more at cheatmate.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BACS at none against CheatMate's 2. BACS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CheatMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BACS asks for nothing beyond the download.
BACS ships an update every 2 months, CheatMate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BACS | CheatMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | K2M, Inc. | Stefano Di Michele |
In-app purchases
BACS
No in-app purchases
CheatMate
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year







