Comparison

Berkeley Student Well vs HERO2

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

Head to head
About

Berkeley Student Well

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Berkeley Student Well4 screens
HERO24 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Berkeley Student Well versus HERO2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBerkeley Student WellHERO2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCollege Health ServicesGenius at Large, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Berkeley Student Well

No in-app purchases

None

HERO2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Berkeley Student Well free?
Berkeley Student Well is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HERO2 free?
HERO2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Berkeley Student Well or HERO2 have ads?
Neither Berkeley Student Well nor HERO2 shows ads.

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