# iband vs Keru

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iband at none against Keru's 2. iband also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keru sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iband asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iband | Keru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iband/id1234121139/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **84** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN MANRIDY TECHNOLGY,.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060492172) | [LARS REIDAR JEHSSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885401458) |

## What reviewers say

### iband

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iband/id1234121139)

Track your daily activity with this app, which monitors steps, heart rate, and sleep patterns. Receive call notifications and set alarms for a convenient experience. Syncs sports data with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Step detection, Heart rate detection, Sleep detection, Call notifications, Intimate alarm clock, Data visualization, Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and functional
- 👍 Great app for the price
- 💡 Customizable watch faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unreliable data tracking
- 🤖 Subpar translations and UI issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to bind device after updates
- Inconsistent data sync and loss of historical data
- Incorrect blood pressure and sleep tracking
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for more notification types (Telegram, Gmail, etc.)
- Improve integration with Apple Health
- Allow customization of measurement units (Fahrenheit, etc.)
- Add more watch face options
- Improve alarm clock functionality


### Keru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keru/id6760635590)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keru Journal Monthly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keru Journal | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iband free?

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

### Is Keru free?

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

### Do iband or Keru have ads?

Neither iband nor Keru shows ads.

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