# 28 Program vs KIC Wellness

The clearest difference is monetization model: KIC Wellness at free with in-app purchases against 28 Program's subscription. KIC Wellness also leads on ratings volume (667 vs 72). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 28 Program sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and KIC Wellness sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 28 Program against 4.8 for KIC Wellness. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KIC Wellness has 667 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of 28 Program's written reviews are positive against 61% of KIC Wellness's.

28 Program ships an update fortnightly, KIC Wellness every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 28 Program | KIC Wellness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/28-program/id1343415654/reviews) | **[4.8 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kic-wellness/id1438803205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **667** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Australian Life Tech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343230586) | [Kic App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438803204) |

## What reviewers say

### 28 Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/28-program/id1343415654)

This app offers daily 28-minute workouts and personalized meal plans with customizable options. It provides shopping lists, progress tracking, and access to professional support for fitness, nutrition, and motivation.

**Highlights:** Daily 28-minute workouts, Customizable meal plans, Weekly personalized shopping lists, Progress tracking, Integration with Apple Health, Access to professional support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| All Access Subscription - Quarterly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Membership | $102.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access Subscription Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of workouts and recipes
- 💪 Effective for weight loss and fitness
- 🧘‍♀️ Includes meditation and mindfulness
- 🍔 Delicious and healthy meals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around auto-renewal
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service and refund policy
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not loading properly
- Shopping list not updating correctly
- Inability to unmark completed workouts
- Sync issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- More dietary options (e.g. vegetarian, pescatarian)
- Better integration with fitness trackers
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Ability to customize and save preferred workouts/meals


### KIC Wellness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kic-wellness/id1438803205)

This app offers a holistic approach to wellness, combining guided fitness classes, meditation, and healthy recipes. It supports users in building confidence, finding calm, and nourishing their bodies with expert-led programs for various fitness levels and life stages.

**Highlights:** Guided fitness classes (Pilates, strength, HIIT, yoga, mobility), 100+ guided meditations and breathwork, 20+ expert-led PT-style programs, 1000+ dietitian-approved recipes, Pregnancy and postnatal programs, Run, walk, and ride tracking, Chromecast support

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer a Friend Monthly Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| KIC Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| KIC Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| KIC 3 Monthly Subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Kic Quarterly Subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| KIC 12 Monthly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Kic Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective workouts
- 🍔 Delicious recipes
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful meditations
- 🤗 Supportive and encouraging trainers
- 🗓️ Convenient daily planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 Lack of audio controls
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Audio issues during workouts
- Syncing problems between devices
- Workout videos not loading properly
- Inaccurate run tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline workout downloads
- Ability to adjust recipe servings
- Integration with other fitness apps
- More beginner-friendly content
- Customizable workout programs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 28 Program free?

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

### Is KIC Wellness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 28 Program or KIC Wellness?

KIC Wellness is rated higher. 28 Program averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while KIC Wellness averages 4.8 from 667 ratings.

### Do 28 Program or KIC Wellness have ads?

Neither 28 Program nor KIC Wellness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 28 Program or KIC Wellness?

28 Program ships an update fortnightly, and KIC Wellness every 8 days. Most recently, 28 Program was updated on October 13, 2026 and KIC Wellness on October 14, 2026.

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