My Balanced Kitchen vs The Common
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Balanced Kitchen
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CURRENTLY FOR EXISTING MY BALANCED KITCHEN MEMBERS ONLY We understand that everybody is different, and that every life is a sport. Whether you need to carry your kids, feel comfortable sitting at your desk, bench press a car or run like Mo Farah, we'll help you reach your goals. Get tailored, easy to follow and delicious meal plans that will work for your lifestyle and will leave you feeling energised and satisfied
The Common
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The Common app makes it very easy for you to manage your Common account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with them. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.
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Verdict
My Balanced Kitchen and The Common are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Balanced Kitchen ships an update every 3 months, The Common every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Balanced Kitchen | The Common |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | My Balanced Kitchen Limited | Momence, Inc. |
In-app purchases
My Balanced Kitchen
No in-app purchases
The Common
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Balanced Kitchen free?
Is The Common free?
Do My Balanced Kitchen or The Common have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Balanced Kitchen or The Common?
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