# BIGGERFIVE vs HSB Academy

The clearest difference is rating: HSB Academy at 5.0 against BIGGERFIVE's 4.0. HSB Academy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). BIGGERFIVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

HSB Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIGGERFIVE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BIGGERFIVE ships an update every 2 months, HSB Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIGGERFIVE | HSB Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggerfive/id1570072414/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsb-academy/id1589093263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 153 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGGERFIVE TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571453719) | [HSB ACADEMY, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589093265) |

## What reviewers say

### BIGGERFIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggerfive/id1570072414)

This app acts as your personal health steward, integrating health data recording, movement tracking, and wearable device control. It synchronizes data with Apple Health, allowing you to monitor and manage your fitness, sleep, and weight goals. Share your achievements and manage family accounts for a comprehensive health overview.

**Highlights:** Health data recording, Movement track recording, Wearable device control, Sleep monitoring, Activity and exercise tracking, Customizable watch dials, Reminder settings, Family account management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks steps, heart rate, and sleep
- 👍 Good for kids, easy to use
- 🚀 Waterproof and durable
- 👍 Customizable watch faces
- 👍 Encourages physical activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects from app
- 🐛 Inaccurate step/sleep tracking
- 🐛 Time resets after charging
- 🐛 Login issues, can't log in
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Can't sync multiple devices
- Incorrect time/date display
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Login button remains greyed out

**Requested features**

- More watch face options
- Ability to set alarms/reminders
- Sync data with other fitness apps
- Parental controls to limit usage
- Add more sports/activity tracking


### HSB Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsb-academy/id1589093263)

Access class schedules, sign up for sessions, and view current promotions. Find locations and connect with social media pages. Optimize your training by managing your schedule conveniently from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Sign up for sessions, Access current promotions, Find locations, Connect to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIGGERFIVE free?

BIGGERFIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HSB Academy free?

HSB Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BIGGERFIVE or HSB Academy?

HSB Academy is rated higher. BIGGERFIVE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while HSB Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BIGGERFIVE or HSB Academy have ads?

HSB Academy shows ads; BIGGERFIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, BIGGERFIVE or HSB Academy?

BIGGERFIVE ships an update every 2 months, and HSB Academy monthly. Most recently, BIGGERFIVE was updated on October 15, 2026 and HSB Academy on October 3, 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.*