# Busee vs Protocol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Busee at none against Protocol's 4. Busee also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Protocol's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protocol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Busee asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Busee against 5.0 for Protocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protocol has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Busee ships an update every 3 months, Protocol every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busee | Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busee/id1580658844/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-macro-and-workout-app/id6756283460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Futu Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559694464) | [Rizfel Kei Tolentino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859809163) |

## What reviewers say

### Busee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busee/id1580658844)

This app syncs with a sports smartwatch to display real-time performance data, including steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep quality. It also provides notifications for calls, texts, and social media, functioning as a powerful sports computer on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Real-time performance monitoring, Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Sleep quality monitoring, Heart rate tracking, Multi-sport activity support, Smartphone notification alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-macro-and-workout-app/id6756283460)

Track nutrition, training, sleep, and more in one adaptive system. Scan meals for instant macro breakdowns, build custom workouts, and monitor progress with data-driven insights. Features AI and human coaching options for personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** Meal scanning for instant macro analysis, Customizable training plan generation, Holistic tracking of nutrition, training, sleep, and steps, AI-powered coaching and insights, Optional human coaching integration, Seven specialized fitness archetypes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protocol Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Protocol Elite | $14.99 | per month |
| Protocol Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Protocol Elite Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busee free?

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

### Is Protocol free?

Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Busee or Protocol?

Busee and Protocol are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Busee or Protocol have ads?

Neither Busee nor Protocol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Busee or Protocol?

Busee ships an update every 3 months, and Protocol every 2 days. Most recently, Busee was updated on October 6, 2026 and Protocol on October 14, 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.*