Comparison

Halton Fresh Start vs The Switch Plan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Halton Fresh Start

Features
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Fresh Start’s free diet and exercise programmes for the Halton Borough community now give you access to personalised, ongoing support in your home and on-the-go with our Halton Fresh Start app. Whether you’re managing a specific health issue, or just want access to better tools and advice to improve your diet, lose weight, and approach exercise with confidence, we have programmes available for you through the Halton Borough Council. Find classes near you and tap into the support of local experts who can help guide you to eat healthier, exercise smarter, and even cook more deliciously. How to get started... * Learn more on the Halton Borough Council website, call 0300 029 0029, or ask your GP about a referral. * Download the app and create your account * Enter the Invite ID provided to you when you registered with us * And start tracking your progress to better health Plus… * Want an easier way to keep track of your movement? Sync your Fresh Start app in one easy step with the Health app or any of our other supported apps. We carefully ensure the security and confidentiality of your information. Anything you share with us is stored securely and managed with care.

About

The Switch Plan

Features
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Welcome to The Switch Plan. The complete app for your fat loss journey. Fully personalised to you and your goals regardless of your starting point or your dieting history. Food logging, exercise tracking, step monitoring, water intake, education, daily accountability, monthly check-ins and quick support. Everything needed to ensure once and for you lose your fat for good! * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

Screenshots

Halton Fresh Start3 screens
The Switch Plan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halton Fresh Start at none against The Switch Plan's 1. Halton Fresh Start also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Switch Plan's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Switch Plan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $259.99 per month. Halton Fresh Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halton Fresh Start ships an update every 6 months, The Switch Plan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Halton Fresh Start versus The Switch Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalton Fresh StartThe Switch Plan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHalton Borough CouncilTHE SWITCH PLAN ONLINE DIET LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Halton Fresh Start

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Switch Plan

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Coaching$259.991 Month

Questions

Is Halton Fresh Start free?
Halton Fresh Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Switch Plan free?
The Switch Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Halton Fresh Start or The Switch Plan have ads?
Neither Halton Fresh Start nor The Switch Plan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halton Fresh Start or The Switch Plan?
Halton Fresh Start ships an update every 6 months, and The Switch Plan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Halton Fresh Start was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Switch Plan on November 8, 2026.

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