# myPlans Connect vs Bold

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bold at 96% against myPlans Connect's 13%. Bold also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). myPlans Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. myPlans Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bold holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold has 12K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of myPlans Connect's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bold's.

myPlans Connect ships an update every 3 months, Bold every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myPlans Connect | Bold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myplans-connect/id639101059/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-science-backed-exercises/id6478184749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morneau Shepell Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/436292886) | [Age Bold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732143075) |

## What reviewers say

### myPlans Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myplans-connect/id639101059)

Access employer benefit program details and coverage information. Enroll in programs directly through the app for real-time, secure access to your benefits on the go.

**Highlights:** Employer benefit program information, Coverage details, Direct enrollment, Real-time access, Privacy and security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-science-backed-exercises/id6478184749)

This app offers science-backed, personalized exercise programs for adults 65+ to improve balance and reduce pain. Access live classes, a vast library of on-demand workouts, and progress tracking to enhance your strength and well-being at home.

**Highlights:** Personalized exercise plans, Daily live classes, 500+ on-demand classes, Progress tracking, Expert-designed programs

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bold Premium | $34.99 | per month |
| Bold Premium | $156.99 | per 6 months |
| Bold Premium | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of class options
- 👍 Tailored to user's abilities
- 👍 Engaging instructors
- 👍 Convenient home workouts
- 👍 Helps maintain balance and strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App and website glitches
- 🔊 Loud music volume

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not tracked properly
- Casting issues

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Improved app and website stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myPlans Connect free?

myPlans Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myPlans Connect or Bold?

Bold is rated higher. myPlans Connect averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bold averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do myPlans Connect or Bold have ads?

Neither myPlans Connect nor Bold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myPlans Connect or Bold?

myPlans Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Bold every 6 days. Most recently, myPlans Connect was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bold on November 2, 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.*