Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) vs RefreshGO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis)
This app provides a safe and supportive online community for individuals living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Connect with others through chat, forums, and one-to-one messaging to share experiences, find advice, and reduce feelings of isolation.
- One-to-one chats
- Conversation forums
- Live discussions
- Personal stories and articles
- Member profile browsing
- Daily live chats
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As humans, we’re hardwired for connection. Belonging to a community makes us feel safe and helps us thrive. But so often, living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can make you feel physically and emotionally isolated. Not only can it be hard to do things you loved before your diagnosis, but it can also feel like no one understands what it’s like. Until now. Our mission is to cultivate a space powered by the IBD community and empowered by each other. From one-to-one chats to conversation forums, we make connecting easy. This is a safe place to find and receive advice, to seek and offer support, and to discover the authentic stories of members, just like you. Bezzy IBD is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the word “community.” Our aim is to create an experience where: - everyone feels seen, valued, and understood - everyone’s story matters - shared vulnerability is the name of the game Bezzy IBD is a place where you are more than your IBD. It’s a place where, finally, you belong. HOW IT WORKS Social-first Content Like all of your favorite social networks, we’ve designed an activity feed to connect you with other members living with IBD. We pride ourselves on making Bezzy IBD a safe and secure space where you can join live discussions, connect one-to-one, and read the latest articles and personal stories. Live Chats Need to vent? Get advice? Share what’s on your mind? Hop into a daily live chat to join the conversation. They’re often led by our amazing Community Guide, but you can also expect to chat with other advocates and experts, too. Forums From treatments to symptoms to daily living, IBD changes everything. Whatever you're feeling on any given day, there's a forum where you can connect and share directly with others. 1:1 Messaging Let us connect you with a new member from our community every day. We’ll recommend members to you based on your treatment plan, lifestyle interests, and needs. Browse member profiles and request to connect with anyone from our community with members listed as “Online Now.” Discover Articles and Stories We believe that shared experiences empower the kind of belonging that can help people not only survive—but thrive—with IBD. Our stories offer perspectives and tips from people who know what it’s like. Get handpicked wellness and member stories delivered to you each week. Connect Safely Anytime, Anywhere We take thoughtful steps to build safety, security, and privacy into our platform and foster an environment where members feel safe sharing their personal experiences. Check and send messages, see who’s online, and get notified when a new message comes in—so you’ll never miss a thing. ABOUT HEALTHLINE Healthline Media is the top ranked health publisher and number 44 on Comscore’s Top 100 Property rankings. Across all of its properties, Healthline Media each month publishes up to 1,000 scientifically accurate yet reader-friendly articles authored by more than 120 writers and reviewed by more than 100 doctors, clinicians, nutritionists, and other experts. The company’s repository contains more than 70,000 articles, each updated with current protocol. More than 200 million people worldwide and 86 million people in the U.S. visit Healthline’s sites each month, according to Google Analytics and Comscore, respectively. Healthline Media is an RVO Health Company
RefreshGO
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Pull. Spin. Pause. refreshGo is a tactile, mindful app designed to help you disconnect from digital chaos—one haptic interaction at a time. Whether you’re spinning to soothe your senses or pulling to break from the scroll, refreshGo gives you space to slow down and reset. #Features - Pull to refresh – Literally. Drag down to trigger haptic vibration and bold background transitions. - Built-in detox – Every pull tracks your reset time with precise, satisfying rhythm. - Immersive haptics – From subtle buzzes to strong feedback, feel every interaction. - Playful Spinner Tab – Choose from a variety of satisfying spinners, including a cat-shaped one. - Catrun Mode – Let your mind wander as cats run across the screen, replacing stress with smiles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) at Free against RefreshGO's $0.99. Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). RefreshGO's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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
Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) is free to download; RefreshGO costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) ships an update every 2 weeks, RefreshGO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) | RefreshGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (658 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 658 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Healthline Media, Inc | Jahyeon Ko |
Bugs and requests
Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis)
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on launch
- Country selection scroll doesn't work properly on iPhone
- Two-factor authentication rejects valid phone numbers
- VOIP detection incorrectly flags valid cell numbers
- Verification code page stuck on loading
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- Like button not functioning after recent update
- In-app notifications not being received
- Password login forgotten between sessions
- Unable to verify with same cell number on multiple accounts
- Token refresh error during sign-up
- App crashes when entering phone number
Requested features
6 requests- Add constipation as a symptom filter option
- Edit posts and comments functionality
- Face ID/biometric login support
- Forgot password recovery option
- User spam/promotion clause enforcement
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- Content moderation for medical advice
RefreshGO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bezzy IBD (Crohn's & Colitis)
No in-app purchases
RefreshGO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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