Comparison

Bari vs StrideForward

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bari

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Inside the Bari-Fit app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StrideForward

Features
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Stride supports you through every stage of your bariatric surgery journey - from pre-operative preparation through long-term recovery. BEFORE SURGERY • Follow your pre-op diet protocol with structured meal plans • Track hydration, supplements, and medications • Build the habits that set you up for success AFTER SURGERY • Activate phase-appropriate meal plans (liquid, pureed, soft foods, regular) • Log daily meals and track protein, calories, and hydration • Record your weight and body measurements over time • Monitor supplement and medication compliance • Track your step count via Apple Health (Stride Pro) VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS • Weight loss chart from surgery date • Weekly nutrition summaries (Stride Pro) • Day streak and achievement badges • Progress photos with biometric lock SET PERSONAL GOALS • Create weight targets and daily habit goals • Track progress alongside your protocol APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Syncs steps and exercise automatically (Stride Pro) • Home screen widget shows today's hydration and meals at a glance Stride works with any bariatric surgical approach and can be configured to match your surgeon's specific protocol. Stride Pro features are available via in-app subscription purchase.

Screenshots

Bari3 screens
StrideForward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bari at none against StrideForward's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StrideForward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bari asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bari ships an update fortnightly, StrideForward weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Bari versus StrideForward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBariStrideForward
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTosha StaffordMati Alfaro

In-app purchases

None

Bari

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrideForward

Subscriptions2
  • Stride Pro Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Stride Pro Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Bari free?
Bari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrideForward free?
StrideForward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bari or StrideForward have ads?
Neither Bari nor StrideForward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bari or StrideForward?
Bari ships an update fortnightly, and StrideForward weekly. Most recently, Bari was updated on September 24, 2026 and StrideForward on October 7, 2026.

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