# Hero Band III vs ReflexActive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReflexActive at 83% against Hero Band III's 35%. ReflexActive also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Hero Band III's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 35) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReflexActive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Band III has 5.3K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Hero Band III's written reviews are positive against 83% of ReflexActive's.

Hero Band III ships an update every 2 months, ReflexActive monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Band III | ReflexActive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-band-iii/id1374217640/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflexactive/id1487278250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 195 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374217639) | [Reflex Active](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610336383) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Band III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-band-iii/id1374217640)

Track your health data day and night, monitor sleep quality, and wake up gently with a vibrating alarm. Gain insights from personal health trends and receive phone call notifications on your band. Integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Health data tracking, Sleep quality monitoring, Gentle vibrating alarm, Health data trends, Incoming call alerts, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good buy
- 👍 Customizable watch faces
- 👍 Affordable price
- 👍 Tracks health metrics
- 👍 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate health/fitness tracking
- 🐛 Sleep tracking issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Charging issues

**Reported bugs**

- Watch resets settings frequently
- Time/date display issues
- Sync problems between watch and app
- Weather feature not working consistently
- Exercise tracking not reliable

**Requested features**

- More watch face customization options
- Improved sleep tracking
- Ability to set multiple alarms
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Stronger vibration for notifications


### ReflexActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflexactive/id1487278250)

This app pairs with smartwatches to track daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories. It monitors sleep quality and offers various sports modes for activities like running and biking. Receive notifications for calls and messages directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Sleep quality monitoring, Multiple sports modes, Incoming call and message notifications, Phone and smartwatch finder, iOS Health App integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Useful features
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📊 Helpful for tracking fitness and health
- 📱 Connects well with phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🔍 Missing some features
- 🤔 Accuracy issues with tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects from Bluetooth
- Steps/data not accurately tracked
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Additional watch faces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Band III free?

Hero Band III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReflexActive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hero Band III or ReflexActive?

ReflexActive is rated higher. Hero Band III averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while ReflexActive averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Hero Band III or ReflexActive have ads?

Neither Hero Band III nor ReflexActive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Band III or ReflexActive?

Hero Band III ships an update every 2 months, and ReflexActive monthly. Most recently, Hero Band III was updated on November 7, 2026 and ReflexActive on November 7, 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.*