Comparison

Prevention vs Better5

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

Head to head
About

Prevention

Access expert advice, fresh ideas, and health secrets to live a healthier, fitter, and stronger life. Get the latest health research delivered to you, with options for free previews and social sharing.

Highlights
  • Expert health advice
  • Latest health research
  • Fresh health ideas
  • Social sharing of content
  • Timed issue previews
  • Subscription options
Features
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Prevention is the ultimate live-better handbook. It’s the trusted go-to guide to feeling your best, head to toe, inside and out through trustworthy expert advice, fresh ideas, and health secrets. We bring the latest health research to real life, so you can be healthier, fitter, and stronger. SUBSCRIBE NOW AND GET YOUR FIRST ISSUE FREE! Don't forget, you can also get free access to issues with a timed preview (on your iPhone, too!). Plus, share app content with your favorite social networks. Using a simple two-finger tap, actual images of the content itself are “clipped” and can be sent directly to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, or via email or saved to your photo roll. Download our free app today! Select the issue you'd like to purchase, or sign up with a subscription and save! Please note that you must have iOS 10.0 or higher installed on your device to use this app. Prevention Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 2.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 24.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

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

Prevention4 screens
Better54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better5 at 88% against Prevention's 47%. Better5 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Prevention's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 68). 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. Prevention sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

Better5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prevention has 1.4K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Prevention's written reviews are positive against 88% of Better5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prevention ships an update every 2 months, Better5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Prevention versus Better5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreventionBetter5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)4.8 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better68
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHearst Communications, Inc.Hello Enthusiast Project Inc

Customer experience

Prevention

All ratings1,350 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative52.0%

Better5

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

Bugs and requests

Prevention

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to download or access issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bookmark feature to save progress
  • Offline reading mode
  • Ability to access past issues
  • Improved navigation and search

Better5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Prevention

Subscriptions2
  • Prevention Monthly Sub$2.991 Month
  • Prevention Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time8
  • January 2012$3.99
  • February 2012$3.99
  • March 2012$3.99
Show 5 more
  • April 2012$3.99
  • October 2012$3.99
  • February 2013$3.99
  • June 2013$3.99
  • January 2014$3.99
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
Show 7 more
  • 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 Prevention free?
Prevention 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, Prevention or Better5?
Better5 is rated higher. Prevention averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Better5 averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do Prevention or Better5 have ads?
Neither Prevention nor Better5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prevention or Better5?
Prevention ships an update every 2 months, and Better5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Prevention was updated on October 2, 2026 and Better5 on September 28, 2026.

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