# metabolic vs Dru

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: metabolic at none against Dru's 5. Dru's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $179.99 per year. metabolic asks for nothing beyond the download.

metabolic ships an update every 3 weeks, Dru every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | metabolic | Dru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dru/id6446961108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digital Therapeutix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645947653) | [AL MOUNEER FOR MEDICAL SERVICES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679863338) |

## What reviewers say

### metabolic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabolic/id6443438112)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dru/id6446961108)

Manage chronic conditions like obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes with this comprehensive health companion. Track vital signs, organize medical records, and connect with wearables for a complete health overview. Access expert medical support and book appointments seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Blood sugar and blood pressure tracking, Medical record organization, Wearable device integration, 24/7 in-app medical support, Appointment booking, HbA1c and medication logging

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dru premium - annually | $179.99 | per year |
| weight loss plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| women’s wellness | $49.99 | one-time |
| diabetes management plan | $99.99 | one-time |
| medicated weight loss plan | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is metabolic free?

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

### Is Dru free?

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

### Do metabolic or Dru have ads?

Neither metabolic nor Dru shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, metabolic or Dru?

metabolic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dru every 2 weeks. Most recently, metabolic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dru on October 24, 2026.

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