Berkeley Student Well vs HERO2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Berkeley Student Well
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Want to hack your study schedule so you can get more done in less time? Ever made granola in a microwave? Curious about what science says on how to turn small habits into big change? That’s what we’re here for. This is Berkeley Student Well-Being, the wellness app that’ll give you insider, evidence-based info on living your best student life. Our tips are research-based, engaging, expert-backed, and student-approved, so you can read, watch, learn, and grow knowing what our 1 million+ readers already know—this stuff works. Because your health is about more than just what you eat and how many colds you’ve racked up this season. It’s about creating the life you want and having the energy and tools to get there. We’ll show you how. All you have to do is download.
HERO2
This app encourages sustainable travel by rewarding users for walking, biking, or taking public transit. Earn points to unlock local deals, track your progress, and compete with friends. Build a travel profile and see your positive impact.
- Earn rewards for walking, biking, and transit
- Unlock local deals and perks
- Track miles, savings, and CO2 avoided
- Build a travel profile
- Compete on leaderboards with friends
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Turn walks, bike rides, and transit trips into Power, redeemable for perks at local spots near you. From quick errands to longer trips across town, HERO2 turns everyday travel into savings, streaks, and measurable impact. 1. Move. Walk, bike, or ride transit. 2. Earn. Collect Power for eligible trips. Unlock deals and perks from local merchants. 3. Share. Compare your travel breakdown – miles, savings, trip types, and CO₂ avoided. Climb leaderboards with friends and your community. Runs on background location to detect trips automatically. No logging, no check-ins. Move sustainably. Earn Rewards. Move different.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Berkeley Student Well at 11.0 against HERO2's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Berkeley Student Well | HERO2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | College Health Services | Genius at Large, Inc |
In-app purchases
Berkeley Student Well
No in-app purchases
HERO2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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