AND/life vs BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AND/life
This app offers a holistic approach to wellness, combining fitness, nutrition, and mental training. It focuses on building sustainable habits for long-term health, stress reduction, and mood enhancement. Designed for busy individuals, it provides personalized guidance and community support.
- Neurologically-based habit formation
- Goal-based exercise and food programs
- Customizable daily reminders
- Accountability partnering via AND/friends
- On-demand custom workouts
- Personalized meal plans
- Hormone-optimizing technology
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Created by LA based fitness expert and author, Andrea Marcellus, this neurologically-based, total lifestyle app helps not only helps busy people shape up in a way that’s easy to maintain, it helps you maintain results by relieving stress, improving mood and generating energy. A world-class resource for exercise, food strategy and brain-training, the AND/life™ app is based on the neurological principles of habit formation, turning four simple daily goals into a “self-care scaffolding" for lifelong wellness. 30-Day Independent Research Study Results: 100% felt leaner and stronger 100% felt greater energy, focus, confidence, mood and productivity 93% completed an unsupervised, 30-day program 74% achieved their personal fitness goals 82% rated the AND/life method as “Easy” Specifically designed to help busy people shape up in a way that’s easy to maintain, this highly customizable app is like having a personal coach all day, every day - not only for food and workouts, but for also to continuous shifting your mind toward positive brain centers and releasing “happy” hormones to help you keep your mood elevated. What AND/life offers: * Little tweaks that fit the life you live and the time you have * Accountability partnering via AND/friends * Goal-Based Exercise & Food Programs * Customizable Daily Hydration & Activity Reminders * Family-Friendly Workouts * Hormone-optimizing technology * Neurologically-based habit formation technology What AND/life leaves behind: * Drastic workout plans * Restrictive diets * Calorie counting Keep yourself accountable with AND/friends: Connect with your friends and stay accountable to your fitness goals with AND/friends, the AND/life app's new patent-pending tech that lets you create a custom workout with up to 30 options and invite up to three friends to do it live onscreen with you! Goal-Based Programs Don’t know what workouts are best for your fitness priorities? Andrea will tell you - and remind you to do them. Want food ideas to help you feel lean fast? She’ll offer simple recipes and messages to help you stick to your plan. You can also set reminders for gentle nudges throughout the day for easy health-boosters like drinking water and moving around more. On Demand Custom Workouts Create your workout on your terms— how much time you have, difficulty, equipment, exercise blend… even how much you want to sweat. Just add your favorite music and you’re good to go – you can even invite friends to up the fun by doing it with you! Fitness Classes Andrea’s expert guidance and original choreography motivates, energizes and is strategized for fast results - from beginner to pro level. Strength, Toning & Cardio Functional Weight Training Pilates & Yoga For All Levels Family-Friendly Challenges At-Your-Desk Workouts & Stretches… and more! Personalized Meal Plans AND/life recipe suggestions are based on your preferences and Andrea’s proprietary Habit Foods method – a no-brainer approach to clean eating that allows you to still eat whatever you want socially (20% of the time!) And no calorie counting! Instead, you’ll learn Andrea’s portion & meal timing hacks to lose weight fast and keep it off for good. Reports AND/life tracking and reports reveal what choices work best for your body, and help train your brain to make them consistently. You’ll know what small tweaks to make to change your life in sustainable ways and learn exactly what you can get away with in terms of “Social Foods,” drinks and exercise and still get to your fitness goals. Meet Your Trainer Andrea Marcellus is dedicated to helping people reach their fullest potential —not just in fitness, but in life. Less time spent stressing about food and exercise equals more energy to crush it at work, in your relationships, and all the places where it *really* counts. Read our full Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy at https://www.andlife.com/termsofuse/ and https://www.andlife.com/privacy-policy/
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Manage your library account on the go. Find nearby branches, search the catalog, renew and reserve items, and access online resources. Stay informed about library events and display your virtual card.
- Find nearest library
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew and reserve materials
- Virtual library card
- View upcoming events
- Explore online resources
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Access BCCLS Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Find the nearest library, manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve materials, display your virtual library card, see upcoming events, explore available online resources, and stay connected to your local library!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AND/life at 93% against BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s 20%. AND/life also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (160 vs 22). BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). 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. AND/life sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BCCLS Libraries (NJ) asks for nothing beyond the download.
AND/life holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AND/life has 160 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of AND/life's written reviews are positive against 20% of BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AND/life | BCCLS Libraries (NJ) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (160 ratings) — better | 3.6 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | And Life | Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Inc. |
Customer experience
AND/life
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Bugs and requests
AND/life
Reported bugs
7 issues- Video glitching and freezing during playback
- Videos not playing at all
- Gaps between video segments
- App requesting initial setup questions after updates
- UI buttons and pages misaligned on screen
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- Account creation error with username/email validation
- App crashes following updates
Requested features
8 requests- Apple Watch and fitness tracker integration
- Quick protein and on-the-go snack recipes
- Pre-made batch cooking meal guides
- Work-friendly recovery snacks section
- Macro-balancing nutrition guide
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- Better video quality and natural playback speed
- More transparent pricing information
- Extended beta testing before major updates
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AND/life
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$10.491 Month
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- Lockdown Liftup Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Monthly subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Three Months Subscription1 Month trial$22.993 Months
- Lockdown Liftup Three Months1 Month trial$25.993 Months
- Three Months Subscription1 Month trial$32.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$80.991 Year
- Lockdown Liftup Yearly1 Month trial$92.991 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
- Yearly subscription1 Month trial$116.991 Year
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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