BlazePod vs ARWell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlazePod
This app controls smart training pods to provide visual cues for athletic training. It helps improve speed, agility, and reaction times through customizable drills and real-time progress tracking. Users can choose from pre-set activities or create their own to push their limits.
- Flash reflex training system
- Visual cue and prompt generation
- Customizable activity creation
- Real-time progress tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Competition against others
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BlazePod introduces a revolutionary approach to training with its Flash Reflex Training system. Uniquely designed Pods, controlled by the BlazePod app, create visual cues and prompts to enhance performance and improve speed, agility, reaction times and more. • Choose from an endless list of predefined activities on the BlazePod app or easily create your own • Push yourself to the limits by working to improve your performances or compete against others • Easily connect the BlazePod app to your Pods anytime, anywhere • Monitor progress in real-time with advanced tracking abilities on the app
ARWell
Experience immersive augmented reality workouts at home using your body as the controller. This app offers fun, evidence-informed exercises for all ages and abilities, turning your device into a game camera without needing any extra gear. Enjoy a variety of activities designed to improve balance, strength, coordination, and endurance.
- Augmented reality workouts
- Body as game controller
- Full-body tracking technology
- Inclusive design for all abilities
- Evidence-informed exercise programs
- No wearables required
- Family-friendly activities
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MOVEMENT MADE FUN ARWell turns movement into immersive exercise games that support strength, coordination, balance, focus, and wellness—all from the comfort of home. Simply connect your device to a TV using AirPlay or HDMI, launch ARWell, and let your body become the controller. FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES Kids: Building confidence through movement and play. Older Adults: Staying active, strong, and independent. Individuals with Disabilities: Inclusive experiences designed for all abilities. TURN HOME TIME INTO PROGRESS TIME Bridge the gap between appointments with fun, accessible movement games. Ideal for individuals on OT or PT waitlists, between therapy sessions, or seeking at-home exercises to support development, coordination, and emotional regulation. PRICING Enjoy our 7-day free trial! Cancel your subscription at any time. $9.99 USD monthly subscription $99.99 USD yearly subscription (Best Value — 12 months for the price of 10 months) MORE INFO Learn More: https://www.augmenttherapy.com/arwell Terms of Use: https://www.augmenttherapy.com/termsarwell Languages & Accessibility: https://www.augmenttherapy.com/accessibility (English, Spanish, Hebrew, French, Arabic, Ukrainian, German) Disclaimer: ARWell is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek a doctor’s advice for any medical condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARWell at 100% against BlazePod's 36%. ARWell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). BlazePod's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BlazePod sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ARWell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ARWell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlazePod has 231 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of BlazePod's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARWell's.
BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, ARWell every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlazePod | ARWell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (231 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 347 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Play Coyotta Ltd. | Augment Therapy, Inc. |
Customer experience
BlazePod
ARWell
Bugs and requests
BlazePod
Reported bugs
14 issues- Pods randomly disconnect during sessions
- Pods fail to respond to touches and require multiple taps
- Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially in gyms and outdoor settings
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Cannot change password due to validation errors
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- Login failures with latest app updates
- Custom workouts not saving properly
- Favorites not persisting after app updates
- Pods dying unexpectedly after warranty period
- Connector failures causing pod loss
- Limited pod connectivity (fewer pods connectable on newer devices)
- App search functionality returning errors
- Personal bests not saving to leaderboards
- App incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max
Requested features
15 requests- Multi-language support (German, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, etc.)
- Offline mode for app functionality
- Ability to save unlimited custom workouts in free version
- Heart rate monitoring integration
- Global leaderboards for comparing athletes worldwide
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- Landscape orientation support for tablets
- Intermediate/family subscription tier at lower price point
- Ability to configure multiple pods per activity setup
- More pre-loaded exercise content for various sports
- Playlist creation for multiple activities in sequence
- Adjustable pod sensitivity settings
- Better exercise search and discovery functionality
- Team management features for coaches
- Per-step customization for defensive moves in training
- Ability to omit steps from statistics
ARWell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlazePod
- BlazePod member14 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
- Go users monthly subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- BlazePod member14 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- BlazePod member1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Renew to Pro1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- BlazePod member14 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Go users yearly subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- BlazePod member14 Days trial$149.991 Year
- BlazePod member1 Year trial$149.991 Year
- renew to pro1 Year trial$149.991 Year
ARWell
- All Access Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- All Access Annual$99.991 Year
