Fluid Running vs Better5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fluid Running
This app offers a unique approach to full-body fitness using water-based exercises. It provides guided movements and workout routines suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to those seeking new challenges. Access class schedules and supplementary learning materials to enhance your aquatic training.
- Deep and shallow water workout movements
- Guided deep water workouts
- Guided shallow water workouts
- Class schedules (Chicagoland)
- Downloadable workout routines
- Technique tutorial videos
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Fluid Running is the perfect way to challenge your entire body without hurting it. Unlike other workouts, Fluid Running’s signature method delivers maximum results while still being accessible to people of all fitness levels. Whether you're just getting started or you're looking for something new, Fluid Running has something for you. Features - Learn movements for Fluid Running Deep and Shallow Water Workouts - Try a Fluid Running Deep or Shallow Water Workout - Check Fluid Running Class Schedules (Chicagoland area only) Additional Features with the Fluid Running System - Download and play extra Fluid Running Workouts - Watch videos to learn additional techniques used in the workout.
Better5
This app provides expert-led video programs to enhance mobility, strength, and overall well-being. It offers thousands of routines focusing on flexibility, balance, pain relief, and more, with options for seated or standing workouts. Improve your physical health from home at any stage of life.
- Expert-led video programs
- Improve flexibility, strength, balance
- Reduce joint stiffness
- Boost energy and endurance
- Chair-assisted and seated workouts
- Focus on pain relief and posture
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Better5 is the ultimate platform designed for anyone looking to improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being—all from the comfort of home. With our expert-led video programs, you’ll have everything you need to move better, feel better, and stay active at any stage of life. ■ BENEFITS OF BETTER5 Gain flexibility, strength, and balance with each guided routine Reduce joint stiffness and improve your range of motion Boost energy levels and endurance Accelerate recovery and feel stronger than ever before Improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries 1000s of routines to choose from with new content added all the time ■ BETTER5 PROGRAM TYPES Better5 offers you a range of programs to best suit your individual needs. Chair Assisted: Workout with the added support from a chair. Seated: No floorwork or standing required. All done from a chair. No Floorwork: Absolutely no floorwork workouts. All workouts done from standing or seated. With additional special focus on: Pain Relief Balance & Coordination Strength Mobility Range of Motion & Flexibility Cardio Joint Health Pilates Tai Chi Yoga Relaxation & Wellness Better5 Membership Options Choose the plan that fits your needs: All Access Membership - Monthly: $29.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $319.99/year, auto-renews yearly Challenge Membership - Monthly: $20.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $224.99/year, auto-renews yearly Plus Membership - Monthly: $13.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $126.99/year, auto-renews yearly Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/, https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fluid Running at none against Better5's 10. Fluid Running also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Better5's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. Better5 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Fluid Running asks for nothing beyond the download.
Better5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 68 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.
Fluid Running ships an update every 10 months, Better5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fluid Running | Better5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluid Running, LLC | Hello Enthusiast Project Inc |
Customer experience
Fluid Running
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In-app purchases
Fluid Running
No in-app purchases
Better5
- All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Plus Monthly Membership7 Days trial$13.991 Month
- All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Challenges Monthly Membership7 Days trial$20.991 Month
- All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$94.991 Year
- Plus Annual Membership7 Days trial$126.991 Year
- All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Challenges Annual Membership7 Days trial$224.991 Year
- All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$319.991 Year
