Comparison

Ahead vs Pole Plus

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

Head to head
About

Ahead

This app helps you understand and manage your emotions through science-proven techniques. Learn to overcome unhelpful thought patterns and build a personal toolkit for emotional regulation in just 5 minutes a day. Track your progress and become a calmer, kinder individual.

Highlights
  • Manage emotions daily
  • Science-proven techniques
  • Interactive reflections
  • Personalized emotional toolkit
  • Track emotional progress
  • Learn with others
Features
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The Duolingo for emotional intelligence. Learn to stay calm, kind, and in control of anger, anxiety, and stress, in just 5 minutes a day. ◆ Apple Design Award  2024 (Social Impact) ◆ App of the Day in 20+ countries ◆ 2 million people. 4.8 stars. WHY AHEAD Nobody taught us how to handle our emotions. School skipped it. Ahead fixes that. We are behavior change scientists, and we turned proven psychology into short, playful steps that actually stick. No lectures. No 30 minute meditations. Just real skills you use in the moment. WHAT YOU GET - Personalized journeys for anger, anxiety, confidence, procrastination, heartbreak, and more - 5 minute activities you can do anywhere - An emotional profile that shows the root of how you react - Streaks, levels, and rewards that build the habit - Progress you can feel in 2 weeks HOW IT WORKS 1. Take the quick emotional assessment 2. Get your personalized journey 3. Practice 5 minutes a day 4. Watch your emotional fitness grow WHO IT IS FOR People who want to fight less with the people they love, react less on impulse, parent with more patience, and feel calmer under pressure. We promise to only give science backed advice, never sell your data, and always act in your favor. Try Ahead free for 7 days. Your future self says thanks. For more information, see our Terms of Service (https://www.ahead-app.com/terms-of-service) and Privacy Policy (https://www.ahead-app.com/privacy).

About

Pole Plus

Manage your fitness studio membership and class schedule through a personalized portal. Sign up for classes, track your membership status, and stay updated on studio events.

Highlights
  • Personalized member portal
  • Class sign-up
  • Membership management
  • Event updates
  • Studio information access
Read full description

Download this app and access your personalized member portal to sign up for classes, manage your membership, and stay in the know about the events of Pole Plus

Screenshots

Ahead4 screens
Pole Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pole Plus at none against Ahead's 23. Pole Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0.0 vs 16.0). Ahead's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price 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. Ahead sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pole Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pole Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ahead has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ahead versus Pole Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAheadPole Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.011.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size474 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerahead Solutions GmbHPole Plus, LLC

Bugs and requests

Ahead

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to access full content without subscription
  • Inconsistent syncing and data loss
  • Confusing navigation and user interface
  • Unresponsive or malfunctioning features

Requested features

8 requests
  • More free content and features
  • Ability to track progress and revisit past lessons
  • Personalized recommendations based on user data
  • Integration with other mental health apps or services
  • Dark mode option
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  • Audio/video content for visual/auditory learners
  • Improved bug fixes and stability
  • Better customer support and communication

Pole Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Ahead

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • 1 month$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 3 months1 Month trial$29.993 Months
  • 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • 12 months1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 3 months7 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Ahead Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
None

Pole Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ahead free?
Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pole Plus free?
Pole Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ahead or Pole Plus?
Pole Plus is rated higher. Ahead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Pole Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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