# Beyond App vs Cloud Nine Collective

Beyond App and Cloud Nine Collective both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cloud Nine Collective's written reviews are positive against 59% of Beyond App's. Cloud Nine Collective also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Beyond App's advantage is ratings volume (971 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beyond App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Cloud Nine Collective asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Beyond App against 4.8 for Cloud Nine Collective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond App has 971 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Beyond App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloud Nine Collective's.

Beyond App ships an update every 4 weeks, Cloud Nine Collective every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond App | Cloud Nine Collective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (971 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-app/id1547481068/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-nine-collective/id1572838210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **971** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meggan Grubb Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547481070) | [Cloud Nine Collective Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572838212) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-app/id1547481068)

This app offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, combining fitness routines, healthy recipes, and journaling prompts. It also features a community for users to connect and share motivational content, aiming to boost positivity and personal growth.

**Highlights:** In-app fitness guides, Exclusive recipe library, Daily journaling prompts, Community forum for users, Real-time workout sessions, Daily motivational messages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $114.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great workouts that track progress
- 👍 Personalized workout plans
- 👍 Variety of workout options (home, gym, live)
- 👍 Motivating and positive community
- 👍 Delicious and healthy recipes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking of progress and workouts
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating and using the app
- 🐛 Notifications to turn on push notifications are annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inconsistent display of reps and weights
- Issues with syncing workout history and progress

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add notes to workouts
- Improve search functionality to find specific exercises
- Allow pausing of timers during workouts
- Provide option to view full workout details before starting


### Cloud Nine Collective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-nine-collective/id1572838210)

This app offers a positive approach to fitness, focusing on enjoyment and self-care beyond aesthetic goals. It provides a variety of workout classes and guides, along with a custom meal planner and dietician-approved recipes to support a healthy lifestyle.

**Highlights:** On-demand workout videos, Pilates, Sweat, Power, and Stretch classes, Custom workout guides, Personalized meal planner, Dietician-approved recipes, New content added weekly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond App free?

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

### Is Cloud Nine Collective free?

Cloud Nine Collective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beyond App or Cloud Nine Collective?

Cloud Nine Collective is rated higher. Beyond App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while Cloud Nine Collective averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Beyond App or Cloud Nine Collective have ads?

Neither Beyond App nor Cloud Nine Collective shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond App or Cloud Nine Collective?

Beyond App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cloud Nine Collective every 6 weeks. Most recently, Beyond App was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cloud Nine Collective on September 22, 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.*