# Marshmallows vs BodyState

The clearest difference is rating: BodyState at 4.7 against Marshmallows's 3.8. BodyState also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Marshmallows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BodyState sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Marshmallows asks for nothing beyond the download.

BodyState holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BodyState has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Marshmallows's written reviews are positive against 77% of BodyState's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Marshmallows ships an update every 4 days, BodyState every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marshmallows | BodyState |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610644360) | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) |

## What reviewers say

### Marshmallows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358)

This app uses the Pomodoro technique and intermittent reinforcement to boost productivity. Set focused work timers and receive random rewards for breaks, helping you balance work and rest to avoid burnout.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Intermittent reinforcement rewards, Focus on tasks without distractions, Balance work and rest cycles, Productivity overview and tracking, Avoid burnout and stress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BodyState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325)

This app provides a daily energy score based on your fitness metrics, helping you manage stress, plan workouts, and understand your body's condition. It tracks sleep, recovery, stress levels, and training load, offering personalized insights to optimize your well-being.

**Highlights:** Personalized Energy Score, Sleep & Recovery Tracking, Stress Insights via HRV, Acute Training Load (ATL), Personalized Baseline Learning, All-in-One Dashboard, Apple Health Sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate body battery tracking
- 💡 Helpful for managing recovery and fatigue
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Health
- 🔍 Limited data history
- 🔍 Needs more detailed explanations of metrics

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access app due to Health permissions
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Longer data history
- Automatic Apple Watch complication updates
- Customization options
- Ability to manually log feelings/recovery


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marshmallows free?

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

### Is BodyState free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marshmallows or BodyState?

BodyState is rated higher. Marshmallows averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BodyState averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Marshmallows or BodyState have ads?

BodyState shows ads; Marshmallows does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marshmallows or BodyState?

Marshmallows ships an update every 4 days, and BodyState every 6 weeks. Most recently, Marshmallows was updated on October 4, 2026 and BodyState on October 19, 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.*