# 5Strands vs LOW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOW at none against 5Strands's 1. LOW also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 5Strands's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5Strands sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5Strands has 252 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Strands | LOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5strands/id1453319405/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-key-diet/id6790559086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Affordable Allergy Test, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453319404) | [Mason and Mason Productions, LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790559088) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Strands

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

Track your food intake, environmental exposures, and symptoms to identify patterns and make informed lifestyle changes. Features include food scanning, easy calendar logging, access to test results, and curated recipes. Gain insights into your body's unique needs and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Food ingredient scanning, Daily meal and symptom logging, Access to test results, Intolerance-friendly recipes, Personal wellness scoring, Community insights and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Convenient for grocery shopping
- 👍 Helpful for understanding results
- 👍 Great customer service (Destiny mentioned frequently)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Test results accuracy questioned
- 😞 Additional costs for more info
- 😞 App crashes during journal entry
- 😞 App not working after update
- 😞 Cannot sign in after update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when making journal entry
- App not working after update
- Cannot sign in after update
- Login screen issue (not going past email screen)

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan barcodes of foods
- More detailed view of all tested items, not just categories


### LOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-key-diet/id6790559086)

This app helps you build a personalized, sustainable health plan without extreme rules or pressure. It draws on habits from long-living cultures and high performers to guide you toward lasting results and a healthier life at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Personalized health plan builder, Progress tracking, Meal logging, Workout tips, Recipes, Supports GLP-1 medication users

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Strands free?

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

### Is LOW free?

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

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

LOW is rated higher. 5Strands averages 4.6 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while LOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 5Strands or LOW have ads?

Neither 5Strands nor LOW shows ads.

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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.*