# Bring Back The Beat vs Kinsa

The clearest difference is rating: Kinsa at 4.8 against Bring Back The Beat's 2.8. Kinsa also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 20%) and ratings volume (45K vs 49). Bring Back The Beat's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Kinsa holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinsa has 45K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Bring Back The Beat's written reviews are positive against 51% of Kinsa's.

Bring Back The Beat ships an update every 2 months, Kinsa monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bring Back The Beat | Kinsa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bring-back-the-beat/id1381296440/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cochlear Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/489503787) | [Transform Health Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/685593253) |

## What reviewers say

### Bring Back The Beat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bring-back-the-beat/id1381296440)

This app was designed to help cochlear implant recipients experience and appreciate music. It offered interactive features for music rehabilitation. The app has been retired and is no longer available.

**Highlights:** Music appreciation for cochlear recipients, Interactive music rehabilitation, Retired app, Music therapy resource

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kinsa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284)

Track family health, symptoms, and temperatures to receive personalized care guidance. This app helps you remember crucial details for recovery and doctor visits, integrating with HealthKit for seamless data sharing.

**Highlights:** Age-specific fever and symptom guidance, Temperature, symptom, and medication tracking, Family member health profiles, Caregiver and doctor sharing, HealthKit and Health app integration, Recovery tips and comfort advice

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate temperature readings
- 📊 Helpful health tracking and recommendations
- 🤖 Useful app integration with thermometer
- 🤒 Effective for monitoring sick family members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app and thermometer
- 🔍 Overly complex setup process
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and frequent crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to save temperature readings
- Thermometer disconnects from app unexpectedly
- Inconsistent temperature readings across devices
- Login issues and data loss on new device setup

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter temperatures without app
- Option to customize symptom and medication tracking
- Improved data export and history retention
- Integration with other health tracking platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bring Back The Beat free?

Bring Back The Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kinsa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bring Back The Beat or Kinsa?

Kinsa is rated higher. Bring Back The Beat averages 2.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Kinsa averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do Bring Back The Beat or Kinsa have ads?

Neither Bring Back The Beat nor Kinsa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bring Back The Beat or Kinsa?

Bring Back The Beat ships an update every 2 months, and Kinsa monthly. Most recently, Bring Back The Beat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Kinsa on October 29, 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.*