# The Active Life vs SuppCo

The Active Life and SuppCo both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Active Life's written reviews are positive against 60% of SuppCo's. The Active Life also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). SuppCo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32K vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuppCo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. The Active Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Active Life holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuppCo has 32K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Active Life's written reviews are positive against 60% of SuppCo's.

The Active Life ships an update monthly, SuppCo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Active Life | SuppCo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-active-life/id1672923263/reviews)** | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suppco-supplement-scanner/id6504838951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 44 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Austin Lake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672923265) | [Supple Stack Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713553625) |

## What reviewers say

### The Active Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-active-life/id1672923263)

This app offers a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, providing users with concise information, assessment tools, and community support. It guides users through meal planning, exercise routines, and supplement advice to help them achieve their health goals and lead a more active life.

**Highlights:** Meal planning and recipes, Workout ideas and routines, Health and progress trackers, Supplement information and advice, Community support and accountability, Health assessment tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SuppCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suppco-supplement-scanner/id6504838951)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #131 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Manage and optimize your daily vitamin and supplement regimen. This app helps you build a personalized plan, track your intake, and receive expert recommendations based on your health goals. It also provides independent quality ratings for over 500 supplement brands.

**Highlights:** Personalized supplement tracking, Smart scheduling and reminders, Nutrient intake analysis, Supplement stack algorithm, Independent brand quality ratings, Supplement research and recommendations, Expert-built supplement protocols

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Buying Club Membership | $119.99 | per year |
| SuppCo Buying Club Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking supplements
- 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly
- 🔍 Helpful supplement information and analysis
- 🤖 Responsive and helpful team
- 📚 Comprehensive database of supplements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Inconsistent SuppScore analysis
- 🔎 Limited database - some supplements missing
- 🕰️ Long wait times for new supplement additions
- 🤔 Questionable supplement scoring criteria

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple supplement stacks
- Option to manually specify supplement contents
- Crowd-sourcing to ensure data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Active Life free?

The Active Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SuppCo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Active Life or SuppCo?

The Active Life is rated higher. The Active Life averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SuppCo averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do The Active Life or SuppCo have ads?

The Active Life shows ads; SuppCo does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Active Life or SuppCo?

The Active Life ships an update monthly, and SuppCo every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Active Life was updated on October 24, 2026 and SuppCo on October 30, 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.*