Comparison

EarPlanes+ vs Function Health

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

Head to head
About

EarPlanes+

This app monitors real-time cabin air pressure during flights. It sends notifications to alert you when to insert earplugs to prevent discomfort and pain caused by pressure changes. Track your flight's pressure journey visually.

Highlights
  • Real-time cabin air pressure monitoring
  • Flight pressure notifications
  • Earplug insertion timing alerts
  • Visual air pressure tracking
  • Utilizes smartphone barometer
Features
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Ears popping or hurting on a flight? EarPlanes+ measures cabin air pressure in real-time during a flight and sends a notification precisely when EarPlanes earplugs should be worn to prevent ear pain. For over 25 years, EarPlanes earplugs have been helping flyers prevent ear pain and popping due to the rapid air pressure changes inflight, EP+ completely takes the guesswork out of when they need to be worn. EP+ utilizes the air pressure sensor (barometer) built-in to your smartphone and the app will send a push notification when air pressure becomes unstable, even if you are using other apps. The air pressures experienced during a flight is quite a journey, see it right before your eyes for the first time with EP+

About

Function Health

Take control of your health with comprehensive lab testing, personalized protocols, and AI-powered insights. Understand your body's data, track changes over time, and make informed decisions for long-term wellness. Connect wearables and upload records for a complete health picture.

Highlights
  • 160+ lab tests annually
  • Personalized health protocols
  • Private AI Chat for results
  • Connect health wearables
  • Advanced MRI & CT scans
  • Upload health records
Features
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Function membership helps you take control of your health with 160+ lab tests each year, personalized Protocols, and Private AI Chat—all backed by advanced science and your real data. Built with top doctors, Function gives you the power to understand your body, track how it evolves, and make meaningful change. NOW AVAILABLE: HOME OR OFFICE BLOOD DRAWS Schedule a concierge blood draw at your home or office. A licensed specialist comes to you and completes your blood draw in under 20 minutes. Available in select locations. 160+ LAB TESTS Membership includes testing for your heart, hormones, thyroid, liver, kidneys, toxins, nutrients, inflammation, autoimmunity, immunity and more. ADVANCED MRI & CT SCANS Detect early signs of cancer and hundreds of other potential conditions with the option to purchase advanced imaging for your brain, pancreas, liver, spine, ovaries, prostate, heart and much more. PRIVATE AI CHAT Ask questions about your results, identify meaningful patterns, and figure out where to focus next, with Private AI Chat—built in partnership with top clinicians. CONNECT WEARABLES Connect Apple Health and other health devices and wearables to see how your activity, sleep, and daily habits affect your lab test results and long-term health. PROTOCOLS Translate your lab results, scans and health history into clear, evidence-based plans for nutrition, activity, and supplements—all customizable to your goals and preferences. UPLOAD HEALTH RECORDS Upload past lab test results, scans, and other medical records for a more complete view of your health, all in one secure place. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Twice-yearly and On-Demand testing helps you track your results over time, monitor for early signs of disease, and identify where to focus next. ADVANCED LAB TESTS Membership includes 160+ lab tests, plus the option to purchase advanced On-Demand tests for: - Detection of 50+ cancers - Alzheimer’s risk detection - MTHFR gene variants - Advanced MRI and CT scans starting at $365 - Food allergies and sensitivities - …and much more ACCESSIBILITY What could cost as much as $15,000 on your own is included with membership for just $365/year. Lab testing is available at over 2,000 lab locations across the US, with no insurance needed. SECURITY Function was built for privacy and security. Function is built to HIPAA standards. Your information is secure. How it works: 1. Join Function and schedule your first set of lab tests. 2. Get your results and personalized Protocols. Ask questions with your Private AI Chat. 3. See your progress with 60+ lab tests at your Mid-Year Test. 4. Purchase MRI or CT scans and other advanced On-Demand Tests any time. DISCLAIMER Function Health is a technology company and not a laboratory or medical provider. All laboratory and medical services are provided by independent third parties. Function Health does not offer medical advice, laboratory services, a diagnosis, medical treatment, or any form of a medical opinion; its services are not a substitute for medical care, medical advice, and/or a detailed discussion with a physician or other licensed provider. If you have any questions regarding any laboratory results or any other information that you access through Function Health, you should contact a physician or other licensed provider. All material, information, data, and content that Function Health provides is strictly for general information purposes. For additional important information: https:// www.functionhealth.com/terms-of-service.

Screenshots

EarPlanes+4 screens
Function Health4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Function Health at 4.9 against EarPlanes+'s 4.3. Function Health also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 107). EarPlanes+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Function Health holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Function Health has 25K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of EarPlanes+'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Function Health's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarPlanes+ ships an update every 4 months, Function Health weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EarPlanes+ versus Function Health: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarPlanes+Function Health
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (107 ratings)4.9 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better62.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10725K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB201 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCirrus HealthcareFunction Health

Customer experience

EarPlanes+

All ratings107 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.3%

Function Health

All ratings24,731 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative32.5%

User reviews

EarPlanes+

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Effective pain relief
  • 👍 Reduces ear pressure
  • 👍 App enhances product use
  • 👍 User-friendly app interface
  • 👍 Informative about pressure changes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App requires permissions
  • 🐛 App glitches/errors
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 App doesn't always work
  • 🐛 Notifications can be annoying

Function Health

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless process for blood tests and results
  • 📊 Comprehensive health insights and tracking
  • 🧠 Helpful clinician notes and recommendations
  • 👍 User-friendly and visually appealing app
  • 💰 Affordable compared to other options

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of communication and support responsiveness
  • 🐛 Some bugs and usability issues in the app

Bugs and requests

EarPlanes+

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot give required permissions
  • Keeps asking to update settings
  • App says settings need activation despite being on
  • Unable to fetch data
  • App never measured cabin pressure
Show 4 more
  • App displays no pressure or altitude readings
  • No notifications about when to remove/replace plugs
  • Altitude is not accurate
  • Notification doesn't go away

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • No-notification mode for app
  • Better alerts for driving/mountains
  • See historical data
  • Dark mode option

Function Health

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App sometimes redirects back to the home screen when trying to view results
  • Occasional typos and formatting issues in the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options in the app settings
  • Ability to print or export test results and recommendations
  • Specific supplement recommendations rather than broad suggestions

In-app purchases

None

EarPlanes+

No in-app purchases

None

Function Health

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarPlanes+ free?
EarPlanes+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Function Health free?
Function Health is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EarPlanes+ or Function Health?
Function Health is rated higher. EarPlanes+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Function Health averages 4.9 from 25K ratings.
Do EarPlanes+ or Function Health have ads?
Neither EarPlanes+ nor Function Health shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarPlanes+ or Function Health?
EarPlanes+ ships an update every 4 months, and Function Health weekly. Most recently, EarPlanes+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Function Health on October 2, 2026.

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