Comparison

Back In Shape vs Back Pain Relief

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

Head to head
About

Back In Shape

This app provides access to a comprehensive back and core fitness program, including all phases, flexibility routines, and tutorials. Users can join live coaching calls, access a library of recordings, and engage with a private community for daily support from experts.

Highlights
  • Access all program phases (1-4)
  • Flexibility program & tutorials
  • Weekly live coaching calls
  • 200+ recorded sessions
  • Private community access
  • Daily expert support
Features
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About

Back Pain Relief

Discover quick and easy exercises to alleviate lower and upper back pain from home. These stretches help ease muscle tension and improve flexibility for effective, chronic pain relief.

Highlights
  • Lower back pain relief exercises
  • Upper back pain relief exercises
  • Stretching exercises
  • Home-based workouts
  • Muscle tension relief
  • Improved flexibility
Features
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This app brings you some amazing back pain relief exercises that are quick, easy and doable right from the comfort of your home. These lower back pain relief exercises and upper back pain relief exercises will help relieve your pain effectively. Dealing with back pain on a regular basis can make it hard for you to enjoy your favorite activities. But there are certain stretching exercises that you can do at home, that will provide your back with relief. Stretching helps ease tension in your back muscles and keep them flexible, which can provide you with chronic back pain relief.

Screenshots

Back In Shape4 screens
Back Pain Relief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Back In Shape at 5.0 against Back Pain Relief's 2.5. Back In Shape also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). Back Pain Relief's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Back In Shape sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Back Pain Relief sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Back In Shape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back In Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, Back Pain Relief every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Back In Shape versus Back Pain Relief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack In ShapeBack Pain Relief
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBack In Shape Program LimitedSamantha Roobol

Customer experience

Back In Shape

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Back Pain Relief

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Back In Shape

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Basic Membership$22.491 Month
  • Premium Membership$31.991 Month
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  • Monthly Membership$44.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Quarterly Membership$121.993 Months
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$449.991 Year
10 purchases

Back Pain Relief

One-time10
  • Strengthen Your Back$1.99
  • Good Posture in 30 Days$1.99
  • Relieve Tight Shoulders$1.99
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  • Low Impact HIIT Routine$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Yoga to Soothe Back Pain$1.99
  • Planks For Back Pain$1.99
  • Pilates for Lower Back Pain$1.99
  • Reduce Pain & Build Strength$1.99
  • Full Bundle$5.99

Questions

Is Back In Shape free?
Back In Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Back Pain Relief free?
Back Pain Relief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Back In Shape or Back Pain Relief?
Back In Shape is rated higher. Back In Shape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Back Pain Relief averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Back In Shape or Back Pain Relief have ads?
Back Pain Relief shows ads; Back In Shape does not.
Which is updated more often, Back In Shape or Back Pain Relief?
Back In Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Back Pain Relief every 21 months. Most recently, Back In Shape was updated on November 3, 2026 and Back Pain Relief on November 3, 2026.

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