# Ahead vs Pole Plus

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ahead | Pole Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-emotional-intelligence/id1570430177/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-plus/id6444005419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 474 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ahead Solutions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570430179) | [Pole Plus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651388569) |

## What reviewers say

### Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-emotional-intelligence/id1570430177)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 3  Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| Ahead Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $89.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Helpful for managing emotions
- 🧠 Insightful and educational
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🎯 Personalized content
- 🕰️ Bite-sized lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🕰️ Limited daily activities
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤖 Robotic or impersonal tone

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Pole Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-plus/id6444005419)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*