# Avatar Academy vs StrictlyBased

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avatar Academy at none against StrictlyBased's 1. Avatar Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown). StrictlyBased's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrictlyBased sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Avatar Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Avatar Academy against 5.0 for StrictlyBased. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StrictlyBased has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Avatar Academy ships an update every 6 days, StrictlyBased every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avatar Academy | StrictlyBased |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-academy/id6670175724/reviews) | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strictlybased-food-scanner/id6739453393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mahmoud Mohamed Shaaban Abdelrahman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547087869) | [STRICTLYBASED LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785404487) |

## What reviewers say

### Avatar Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-academy/id6670175724)

Manage your martial arts training and membership with this comprehensive app. Book classes, track progress, and connect with trainers. Ideal for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Membership profile management, Class and appointment booking, Schedule and availability updates, Trainer profiles, Progress tracking, Referral program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### StrictlyBased

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strictlybased-food-scanner/id6739453393)

This app helps you make informed decisions about everyday products by providing instant, insightful feedback on groceries and personal care items. It aims to simplify conscious shopping in a crowded market.

**Highlights:** Instant product feedback, Informed purchasing decisions, Conscious shopping guide, Grocery and personal care scanning, Insightful product analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avatar Academy free?

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

### Is StrictlyBased free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avatar Academy or StrictlyBased?

Avatar Academy and StrictlyBased are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Avatar Academy or StrictlyBased have ads?

StrictlyBased shows ads; Avatar Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avatar Academy or StrictlyBased?

Avatar Academy ships an update every 6 days, and StrictlyBased every 4 days. Most recently, Avatar Academy was updated on October 30, 2026 and StrictlyBased on November 4, 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.*