# Prevention vs Better5

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.

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.

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.

Prevention ships an update every 2 months, Better5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prevention | Better5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prevention/id470598964/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better5/id6743491601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 60 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342026653) | [Hello Enthusiast Project Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803153422) |

## What reviewers say

### Prevention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prevention/id470598964)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prevention Monthly Sub | $2.99 | per month |
| Prevention Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| January 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| February 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| March 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| June 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| January 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Informative and helpful content
- 💻 Convenient digital access
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🌟 Enjoyable reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing content
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Better5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better5/id6743491601)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Membership | $13.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Challenges Monthly Membership | $20.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| All Access Annual Membership | $94.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Membership | $126.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| Challenges Annual Membership | $224.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Membership | $319.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026 and Better5 on October 10, 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.*