# 5Strands vs SuppCo

The clearest difference is update cadence: 5Strands at every 5 days against SuppCo's every 6 weeks. 5Strands also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (81% vs 60%). SuppCo's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (30K vs 149). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5Strands sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and SuppCo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SuppCo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuppCo has 30K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of 5Strands's written reviews are positive against 60% of SuppCo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5Strands ships an update every 5 days, SuppCo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Strands | SuppCo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5strands/id1453319405/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suppco-supplement-scanner/id6504838951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 79 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Affordable Allergy Test, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453319404) | [Supple Stack Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713553625) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Strands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5strands/id1453319405)

Manage your health test results with this app. Analyze reports, track progress, and gain self-awareness for personal growth. It also supports pet health, focusing on their well-being to strengthen the human-animal bond.

**Highlights:** Manage health test results, Analyze detailed reports, Monitor progress, Self-awareness tools, Pet health management, Enhance human-animal bond

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5Strands VIP | $4.99 | per month |


### SuppCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suppco-supplement-scanner/id6504838951)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #174 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Manage and optimize your daily vitamin and supplement regimen. This app helps you build a personalized plan, track your intake, and receive expert recommendations based on your health goals. It also provides independent quality ratings for over 500 supplement brands.

**Highlights:** Personalized supplement tracking, Smart scheduling and reminders, Nutrient intake analysis, Supplement stack algorithm, Independent brand quality ratings, Supplement research and recommendations, Expert-built supplement protocols

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Buying Club Membership | $119.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Buying Club Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking supplements
- 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly
- 🔍 Helpful supplement information and analysis
- 🤖 Responsive and helpful team
- 📚 Comprehensive database of supplements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Inconsistent SuppScore analysis
- 🔎 Limited database - some supplements missing
- 🕰️ Long wait times for new supplement additions
- 🤔 Questionable supplement scoring criteria

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple supplement stacks
- Option to manually specify supplement contents
- Crowd-sourcing to ensure data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Strands free?

5Strands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SuppCo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5Strands or SuppCo?

SuppCo is rated higher. 5Strands averages 4.4 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while SuppCo averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do 5Strands or SuppCo have ads?

Neither 5Strands nor SuppCo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5Strands or SuppCo?

5Strands ships an update every 5 days, and SuppCo every 6 weeks. Most recently, 5Strands was updated on October 15, 2026 and SuppCo on October 18, 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.*