# Brain vs HerBalance

The clearest difference is rating: HerBalance at 5.0 against Brain's 4.3. HerBalance also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Brain's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HerBalance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HerBalance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Brain's written reviews are positive against 100% of HerBalance's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain | HerBalance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-body-therapy-unwind/id6739264758/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbalance/id6755992221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brain-Body Therapy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784532178) | [HerBalance, LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857890091) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-body-therapy-unwind/id6739264758)

This app combines therapeutic counseling techniques with exercise to improve mental well-being. It offers diagnosis-based programs for anxiety and depression, integrating mental and physical health for holistic results. Designed by experts, it aims to leverage the brain-changing benefits of movement.

**Highlights:** Diagnosis-based programs for anxiety and depression, Therapy topics by counseling professionals, Workouts designed by fitness consultants, Holistic mind-body integration, Science-backed approach to mental health, Focus on effort, not athleticism

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $159.99 | one-time |


### HerBalance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbalance/id6755992221)

Sync nutrition, workouts, and habits with your natural cycle. This app guides you through each phase, offering tailored meal plans, recipe import, and smart grocery lists. Improve hormone balance, energy, and overall well-being.

**Highlights:** Phase-synced meal plans, Recipe import and auto-tagging, Smart grocery list generation, Workout and lifestyle tips, Cycle phase insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HerBalance Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| HerBalance Pro Yearly | $79.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain free?

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

### Is HerBalance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain or HerBalance?

HerBalance is rated higher. Brain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HerBalance averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Brain or HerBalance have ads?

Brain shows ads; HerBalance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain or HerBalance?

Brain ships an update every 3 weeks, and HerBalance every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brain was updated on October 30, 2026 and HerBalance on October 30, 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.*