# R.care vs ThriveLoop

The clearest difference is rating: ThriveLoop at 5.0 against R.care's 4.1. ThriveLoop also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). R.care's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. R.care sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and ThriveLoop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThriveLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: R.care has 114 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

R.care ships an update fortnightly, ThriveLoop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R.care | ThriveLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcare-binge-eating-recovery/id6470239697/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriveloop/id6799908310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 84 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vin Chaud Korea Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553114419) | [Efeziya Ergut](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799908312) |

## What reviewers say

### R.care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcare-binge-eating-recovery/id6470239697)

This app offers an evidence-based program to help individuals stop binge eating and overeating. It utilizes principles from CBT and DBT, providing personalized guidance, real-time meal coaching, and structured education to achieve food freedom.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based binge eating recovery program, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and DBT principles, Real-time meal coaching, Stress-free food and mood logs, Daily structured education program, Personalized guidance for food freedom

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription + Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub + 30d Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| 3 month subscription | $89.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easier access and better analytics
- 👍 Comprehensive resources and supportive environment
- 👍 Empowering and compassionate approach
- 👍 Emphasis on science-based strategies
- 👍 Holistic and non-judgmental perspective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance and glitches
- 🔒 Not transparent about costs

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Illegible images and faint fonts

**Requested features**

- Add community forum or social features
- Implement more personalized coaching options
- Improve lesson saving and content preservation


### ThriveLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriveloop/id6799908310)

This app creates personalized weekly plans for food, training, recovery, and habits based on your actual schedule and energy levels. It adapts to your reality without guilt, offering flexible options for meals, workouts, and daily actions.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily plans, Adaptive meal planning, Customizable training routines, Integrated recovery sessions, Flexible habit tracking, Menstrual cycle tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThriveLoop Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| ThriveLoop Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| ThriveLoop Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| ThriveLoop Pro | $189.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R.care free?

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

### Is ThriveLoop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, R.care or ThriveLoop?

ThriveLoop is rated higher. R.care averages 4.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while ThriveLoop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do R.care or ThriveLoop have ads?

Neither R.care nor ThriveLoop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, R.care or ThriveLoop?

R.care ships an update fortnightly, and ThriveLoop every 3 days. Most recently, R.care was updated on October 23, 2026 and ThriveLoop on October 25, 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.*