BODYBUDDY vs XPOLAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BODYBUDDY
Control EMS wearable muscle training equipment with this app. It simulates bioelectrical signals to adjust muscle contraction for strength, fat reduction, shaping, and injury recovery. The interface is simple, and personal training data is saved to the cloud for future reference.
- EMS wearable muscle training control
- Simulates bioelectrical signals
- Adjusts muscle contraction strength
- Aids muscle strength and fat reduction
- Supports muscle injury recovery
- Cloud data recording and saving
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BODYBUDDY is a mobile control software developed for EMS wearable muscle training equipment. EMS technology simulates the bioelectrical signal of human brain, and adjusts the muscle contraction strength by safely regulating the intensity, frequency and intermittent time of pulse current, so as to increase muscle strength, reduce fat and shape, and help recover muscle and soft tissue injuries. The overall background of the interface is light blue, and the color is deepened in combination with the control keys. The visual effect is natural and atmospheric. The operation interface is simple and easy to operate. The system is connected to the cloud and has the function of recording and saving personal training data, which plays a very good data support in the next use of users. It is a mobile control software developed for EMS wearable muscle training equipment. EMS technology simulates the bioelectrical signal of human brain, and adjusts the muscle contraction strength by safely regulating the intensity, frequency and intermittent time of pulse current, so as to increase muscle strength, reduce fat and shape, and help recover muscle and soft tissue injuries. The overall background of the interface is light blue, and the color is deepened in combination with the control keys. The visual effect is natural and atmospheric. The operation interface is simple and easy to operate. The system is connected to the cloud and has the function of recording and saving personal training data, which plays a very good data support in the next use of users.
XPOLAR
This app introduces a sports recovery device that combines cold, heat, and compression therapy. It aims to help athletes relieve muscle fatigue, prevent injuries, and improve performance. The goal is to make professional-grade recovery accessible to everyone.
- Cold therapy
- Heat therapy
- Contrast therapy
- Compression therapy
- Muscle fatigue relief
- Injury prevention
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Hi everyone, this is XPOLAR, a new sports recovery brand. We are tired of bulky cryo chambers, tired of ice packs that drips and stains our sofa the ground and the car, tired of heat creams that leave our sticky hands... That‘s why we created——Our product, XPOLAR X Sports Recovery Device, integrates cold, heat, contrast therapy, also compression. It helps sports enthusiasts quickly relieve muscle and joint fatigue, avoid injuries, and enhance athletic performance. We want to make professional sports recovery that accessible to everyone. We hope everyone can break free from the constraints of sports injuries, enjoy the process and pleasure of all sports without any restrictions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BODYBUDDY at 5.0 against XPOLAR's 2.6. BODYBUDDY also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). XPOLAR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BODYBUDDY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XPOLAR has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BODYBUDDY ships an update every 3 months, XPOLAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BODYBUDDY | XPOLAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | QINGTIAN MAILE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD | Shenzhen Xpolar Innovation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
BODYBUDDY
XPOLAR
In-app purchases
BODYBUDDY
No in-app purchases
XPOLAR
No in-app purchases
