Comparison

Needs Bars vs Beam Class Creator

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

Head to head
About

Needs Bars

This app provides a visual cue for activities you need to do regularly but don't fit into traditional to-do lists or calendars. It acts like a 'hunger bar' for any habit, reminding you when too much time has passed without completing a task. Useful for self-care, staying connected, or practicing skills.

Highlights
  • Visual cue for regular tasks
  • Syncing between devices
  • Dark mode
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable reminders for self-care
Features
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Are there things you need to remember to do regularly, that don’t make sense in a to-do list or as calendar events? Needs Bars can give you a visual cue for when you have gone too long without doing something. Needs Bars is useful for things which you know are important, but don’t have a way of feeling it until it’s too late. It’s like the hunger bar in video games, but for anything you like. I know for this developer, todos and reminders don’t work because you miss the notification or they pile up. Some things don’t need to be done at an exact time, you just need to do them fairly regularly. Needs Bars can be helpful for different people in different ways. Some things that others take for granted and can just feel, are things that you would benefit having an external reminder for. For example, maybe you become very focused and would like something that reminds you to eat. The same concept can apply to short and long periods of time. Other examples include: • Staying in touch with family and friends • Self-care like reading, face masks, playing games • Musical instrument practice • Taking a vacation from work • Trying a new recipe At the moment, Needs Bars is a free and basic proof of concept. It already includes: • Syncing between devices • Dark mode • Home screen and lock screen widgets so you can always see your bars If Needs Bars is popular enough I will add paid subscription features to support development: • Custom bar colors • Color changing as the bar gets low • More than 6 bars • Apple Watch app • Slider for editing bar fullness • IFTTT integration for depleting and filling bars • Quick actions from bars like contacts or opening Books app • Completely customizable theming with any art you like, think early Tumblr and MySpace

About

Beam Class Creator

This app allows fitness instructors to create and customize personalized workout classes by adding exercises from an extensive library. Fitness enthusiasts can also use it to discover and follow classes. A free trial is available for premium access.

Highlights
  • Create and customize classes
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Personalized workout experience
  • Profile management
  • Subscription for unlimited access
  • Free 7-day trial
Features
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Introducing our fitness app designed to elevate your workout experience! Our app empowers instructors to create personalized classes and add multiple exercises to each one. Whether you're an instructor or a fitness enthusiast, you can easily browse through a vast library of exercises and add them to your classes with ease. Key Features: Create & Customize Classes: Instructors can design unique fitness classes by adding a variety of exercises to suit their workout style and goals. Exercise Library: Instructors can effortlessly pull exercises from the extensive library and incorporate them into any class. Subscription for Unlimited Access: With a flexible subscription plan, users can unlock unlimited access to premium classes and exercises. Free 7-Day Trial: New users can enjoy a free 7-day trial, gaining full access to all premium classes and exercises for a limited time. Profile Management: Users have the ability to update their profiles, making it easy to personalize their experience within the app. Whether you're leading a class or diving into your own workout, our app provides the tools you need for success. Sign up today and take your fitness journey to the next level!

Screenshots

Needs Bars4 screens
Beam Class Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beam Class Creator at 5.0 against Needs Bars's 4.0. Beam Class Creator also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Needs Bars's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). 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

Beam Class Creator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Needs Bars ships an update every 3 weeks, Beam Class Creator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Needs Bars versus Beam Class Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeeds BarsBeam Class Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFergal ArmstrongBeam Class Creator

Customer experience

Needs Bars

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beam Class Creator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Needs Bars

No in-app purchases

None

Beam Class Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Needs Bars free?
Needs Bars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam Class Creator free?
Beam Class Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Needs Bars or Beam Class Creator?
Beam Class Creator is rated higher. Needs Bars averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beam Class Creator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Needs Bars or Beam Class Creator have ads?
Neither Needs Bars nor Beam Class Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Needs Bars or Beam Class Creator?
Needs Bars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beam Class Creator every 4 days. Most recently, Needs Bars was updated on October 3, 2026 and Beam Class Creator on September 9, 2026.

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