ADVANCED® vs Beard Papas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADVANCED®
Discover a wide selection of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, and neuroenhancers. Get early access to new releases and exclusive in-app offers. Earn rewards with every purchase for redemption options like exclusive products and freebies.
- Exclusive product access
- Wide range of health products
- Vitamins and neuroenhancers
- ADVANCED Rewards program
- Early access to new releases
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The future of health and performance with the ADVANCED® — a game-changer in your journey towards optimal wellness. Explore our vast range of health and wellness products, from vitamins and minerals to cutting-edge neuroenhancers. With early access to new releases and exclusive in-app offerings, you're always one step ahead in achieving your health goals. Plus, unlock a world of rewards through ADVANCED Rewards, where every purchase brings you closer to incredible redemption options, including exclusive products and freebies. Elevate your well-being with ADVANCED — your ultimate resource for a healthier, happier you. Exclusive Access Be the first to explore new products and access exclusive items only available on the app. Wide Range of Products Discover a comprehensive selection of health and wellness solutions, including vitamins, probiotics, and neuroenhancers. ADVANCED Rewards Earn rewards with every purchase and enjoy exciting redemption options.
Beard Papas
Order your favorite cream puffs for pickup or delivery with this app. Discover the world's best cream puffs, made with Japanese ingredients and a commitment to deliciousness.
- Order for pickup
- Order for delivery
- Discover cream puff flavors
- Find store locations
- Track orders
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Get Beard Papa’s traditional treats right in our new mobile app! Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been creating the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 500 stores in 15 countries and territories. We are committed to bringing a smile and Japanese oishii! (delicious!) to the world. Whether you are in Japan, Singapore, Australia, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Canada, or America you will always be able to find your own Beard Papa’s.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ADVANCED® at 100% against Beard Papas's 50%. ADVANCED® also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (128 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ADVANCED® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADVANCED® has 128 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ADVANCED®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Beard Papas's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADVANCED® | Beard Papas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (128 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADVANCEDgg | Muginoho International inc |
Customer experience
ADVANCED®
Beard Papas
In-app purchases
ADVANCED®
No in-app purchases
Beard Papas
No in-app purchases
