Comparison

Water Exercise Coach vs Better5

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

Head to head
About

Water Exercise Coach

Access a library of water, land, and yoga workouts designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Follow guided video and audio sessions, or engage in targeted 28-day programs for specific fitness goals. Enjoy joint-friendly exercises for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Video and audio pool workouts
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Favorite workout marking
  • Joint-friendly land workouts
  • Targeted 28-day programs
  • Printable calendars and tips
Features
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Reduce pain, improve balance, and improve total body strength with Wavemakers. All our water, land, and yoga workouts use proven techniques to keep you flexible and strong for the activities you enjoy. “These workouts are genius for whole body fitness. On vacation and in just 5 weeks several guests joining me experienced relief from knee and hip pain!” – Susan A, Michigan WATER, LAND & YOGA WORKOUTS – JUST PRESS PLAY. Get moving with our growing library of 20- to 50-minute video and audio pool workouts. Our videos use multiple camera angles, so you won’t have to guess what to do, and our audio is recorded in a professional sound studio making the instructions easy to hear and follow. You’ll be able to mark the workouts you enjoy most with the “Favorite” button so you can find them easily. Are there days you can’t get to the pool? Our joint-friendly 8- to 12-minute workouts for land will let you exercise wherever you are. TARGETED 28-DAY PROGRAMS Whether you are making a new commitment to personal health, preparing for an event, or looking for a joint friendly way to stay fit, you’ll find a program to help you get to your goals faster. Each program includes daily workouts, printable calendar, exercise tips, and a personal reflection activity so we can work together to get results you want. GET RESULTS, FEEL BETTER Wavemakers® is led by Laurie Denomme, kinesiologist, Fellow of Applied Functional Science™ and founder of Wavemakers®, an exercise company dedicated to transforming the way we perceive and engage in exercise. Wavemakers® embodies a belief in the collective power of individuals to not only better their own health and fitness but also inspire others to do the same. “I have never been dedicated to any exercise program, but I am this one. I swear I get withdrawals when I miss a day.” – Sibyl C. Florida The subscription will automatically renew until you cancel. You can cancel at any time in Settings in the Wavemakers App. You must cancel at least 24 hours before your next renewal date to avoid charges. Subscriptions are non-refundable. You will still have access to the videos until the period you have paid for expires. No further charges will be made once you cancel your subscription. Privacy Policy: https://app.waterexercisecoach.com/pages/privacy-policy-74 Terns of Service: https://app.waterexercisecoach.com/pages/terms-of-use-8

About

Better5

This app provides expert-led video programs to enhance mobility, strength, and overall well-being. It offers thousands of routines focusing on flexibility, balance, pain relief, and more, with options for seated or standing workouts. Improve your physical health from home at any stage of life.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video programs
  • Improve flexibility, strength, balance
  • Reduce joint stiffness
  • Boost energy and endurance
  • Chair-assisted and seated workouts
  • Focus on pain relief and posture
Features
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Better5 is the ultimate platform designed for anyone looking to improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being—all from the comfort of home. With our expert-led video programs, you’ll have everything you need to move better, feel better, and stay active at any stage of life. ■ BENEFITS OF BETTER5 Gain flexibility, strength, and balance with each guided routine Reduce joint stiffness and improve your range of motion Boost energy levels and endurance Accelerate recovery and feel stronger than ever before Improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries 1000s of routines to choose from with new content added all the time ■ BETTER5 PROGRAM TYPES Better5 offers you a range of programs to best suit your individual needs. Chair Assisted: Workout with the added support from a chair. Seated: No floorwork or standing required. All done from a chair. No Floorwork: Absolutely no floorwork workouts. All workouts done from standing or seated. With additional special focus on: Pain Relief Balance & Coordination Strength Mobility Range of Motion & Flexibility Cardio Joint Health Pilates Tai Chi Yoga Relaxation & Wellness Better5 Membership Options Choose the plan that fits your needs: All Access Membership - Monthly: $29.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $319.99/year, auto-renews yearly Challenge Membership - Monthly: $20.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $224.99/year, auto-renews yearly Plus Membership - Monthly: $13.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $126.99/year, auto-renews yearly Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/, https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Water Exercise Coach3 screens
Better54 screens

Verdict

The call

Water Exercise Coach and Better5 are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Water Exercise Coach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and Better5 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Water Exercise Coach against 4.8 for Better5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Water Exercise Coach's written reviews are positive against 88% of Better5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Water Exercise Coach ships an update monthly, Better5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Water Exercise Coach versus Better5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWater Exercise CoachBetter5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51 ratings) — better4.8 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5168 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExercise Elements LLCHello Enthusiast Project Inc

Customer experience

Water Exercise Coach

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

Better5

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Water Exercise Coach

Subscriptions1
  • App Monthly Membership$24.991 Month
10 purchases

Better5

Subscriptions10
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly Membership7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Challenges Monthly Membership7 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$94.991 Year
  • Plus Annual Membership7 Days trial$126.991 Year
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Challenges Annual Membership7 Days trial$224.991 Year
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$319.991 Year

Questions

Is Water Exercise Coach free?
Water Exercise Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better5 free?
Better5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Water Exercise Coach or Better5?
Water Exercise Coach is rated higher. Water Exercise Coach averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Better5 averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do Water Exercise Coach or Better5 have ads?
Neither Water Exercise Coach nor Better5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Water Exercise Coach or Better5?
Water Exercise Coach ships an update monthly, and Better5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Water Exercise Coach was updated on October 22, 2026 and Better5 on October 24, 2026.

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