Comparison

Beating the Binge 2 vs Astate

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

Head to head
About

Beating the Binge 2

This app monitors eating behavior, thoughts, emotions, and context to identify predictors of binge eating. It collects data via smartphone and smartwatch to help researchers understand and prevent binge eating episodes. Participation is limited to those enrolled in the study.

Highlights
  • Monitor eating behavior
  • Track thoughts and emotions
  • Record contextual factors
  • Integrate with smartwatch data
  • Identify binge eating predictors
  • Daily life assessments
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Binge eating is a common and severe phenomenon with many negative consequences. Binge eating is defined as consuming unusually large amounts of food in a discrete period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control. In order to improve existing treatments for binge eating, our research group at Maastricht University in the Netherlands (Clinical Psychology department) will examine factors that predict binge eating, using systematic assessments in daily life. This information will help us find out how and when to intervene to prevent binge eating episodes. In the ‘Beating the Binge’ project we ask people with recurrent binge eating episodes to monitor their eating behavior using this smartphone app. Before and after each eating moment, and at random moments during the day, they will answer questions about eating, thoughts, emotions, and the context in which these take place. Participants will also wear a smartwatch that will continuously gather information about e.g. their activity level, heart rate, and sleeping pattern. This way, the key predictors of binge eating can be identified. The ‘Beating the Binge’ app can only be used by those participating in the study. If you want to read more about the project or find out how you can sign up, go to our website: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fpn/btb. ‘Disclaimer: Participation in the ‘Beating the Binge’ study is in no way at all considered to be a form of treatment. If your binge eating episodes are causing you significant distress and/or impairment in your daily functioning, we advise you to seek a doctor’s advice.

About

Astate

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Screenshots

Beating the Binge 24 screens
Astate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Astate at weekly against Beating the Binge 2's every 20 months. Beating the Binge 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beating the Binge 2 ships an update every 20 months, Astate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beating the Binge 2 versus Astate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeating the Binge 2Astate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB87 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaastricht UniversityAutomat Berlin GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Beating the Binge 2

No in-app purchases

None

Astate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beating the Binge 2 free?
Beating the Binge 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astate free?
Astate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beating the Binge 2 or Astate have ads?
Neither Beating the Binge 2 nor Astate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beating the Binge 2 or Astate?
Beating the Binge 2 ships an update every 20 months, and Astate weekly. Most recently, Beating the Binge 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Astate on October 10, 2026.

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