Comparison

Better5 vs Balance Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Better5

Improve your mobility, strength, and well-being with expert-led video programs designed for home use. Explore thousands of routines focusing on flexibility, balance, pain relief, and more. Choose from various program types and membership options to fit your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video programs
  • Improve flexibility, strength, and balance
  • Reduce joint stiffness and pain
  • Boost energy and endurance
  • Thousands of routines with new content
  • Chair-assisted, seated, and no floorwork options
Features
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Better5 is the ultimate platform designed for anyone looking to improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being—all from the comfort of home. With our expert-led video programs, you’ll have everything you need to move better, feel better, and stay active at any stage of life. ■ BENEFITS OF BETTER5 Gain flexibility, strength, and balance with each guided routine Reduce joint stiffness and improve your range of motion Boost energy levels and endurance Accelerate recovery and feel stronger than ever before Improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries 1000s of routines to choose from with new content added all the time ■ BETTER5 PROGRAM TYPES Better5 offers you a range of programs to best suit your individual needs. Chair Assisted: Workout with the added support from a chair. Seated: No floorwork or standing required. All done from a chair. No Floorwork: Absolutely no floorwork workouts. All workouts done from standing or seated. With additional special focus on: Pain Relief Balance & Coordination Strength Mobility Range of Motion & Flexibility Cardio Joint Health Pilates Tai Chi Yoga Relaxation & Wellness Better5 Membership Options Choose the plan that fits your needs: All Access Membership - Monthly: $29.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $319.99/year, auto-renews yearly Challenge Membership - Monthly: $20.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $224.99/year, auto-renews yearly Plus Membership - Monthly: $13.99/month, auto-renews monthly - Annually: $126.99/year, auto-renews yearly Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/, https://www.shop.better5.com/policies/terms-of-service

About

Balance Trainer

This app offers guided balance and strength exercises tailored to everyday activities. Create personalized routines, track your progress, and practice for specific goals like walking or climbing stairs. It provides general exercise education and is not a medical device.

Highlights
  • Guided balance and strength routines
  • Customizable exercises
  • Personalized routine creation
  • Practice history tracking
  • Voice input for routine matching
  • Seated and supported options
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Make time for the things you enjoy with Balance Trainer: Stop Falls. Explore short, guided balance and strength routines built around everyday life. Practice for your everyday goals Browse routines for solo walks, hobbies, stairs, going out, family time and daily activities. Your onboarding preferences help you choose a starting routine and the support that suits you. A routine, one movement at a time Follow illustrated exercises with clear instructions and adjustable timers. The guided player is silent and moves through your routine automatically. Pause whenever you need to and review the preparation checks before you begin. Seated and supported options are available. Tell us what you want to practice for Type what you want to practice for, or describe it with optional voice input. Balance Trainer matches it to an existing exercise routine. Speech recognition may use your device provider's online service. Make a routine your own Choose exercises, adjust their duration, name your routine and save it to My Library. Return to favorite routines and exercises whenever you are ready. See your practice history Review completed sessions, practice minutes, streaks and your weekly rhythm. Your journal and saved routines stay on your device and do not sync between devices. Progress reflects participation, not a health assessment or proof of improved balance. Sign in with email, Google or Apple, or skip sign-in for now. Profile keeps account controls, purchase restoration, privacy information and contact details close by. Important exercise information Balance Trainer does not provide medical advice. Exercise recommendations are general suggestions, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Consult your doctor before making medical decisions or starting or changing an exercise program. Balance Trainer provides general exercise education. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. It does not assess your fall risk or guarantee that falls will be prevented. Ask your doctor or physiotherapist which activities are suitable for you, especially after a fall, injury, surgery or new balance problem. Use stable support and stop if you feel unwell. Subscription information Balance Trainer Pro offers auto-renewing weekly and yearly subscriptions. Available plans, prices, and any free trial are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a paid purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. If you cancel a paid subscription, access continues until the end of the current paid period. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yq1YQRWKOkarumcT6IYJv5Z-D68A0F74/view?usp=sharing Terms of Service (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact us: jocelyn@drawdownbrand.com

Screenshots

Better54 screens
Balance Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Better5 at none against Balance Trainer's shown. Better5 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Balance Trainer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Better5 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Balance Trainer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Better5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Better5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Balance Trainer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Better5 versus Balance Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter5Balance Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better4.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB281 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHello Enthusiast Project IncDRAWDOWN BRANDS LLC

Customer experience

Better5

All ratings69 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Balance Trainer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Better5

Subscriptions10
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly Membership7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Challenges Monthly Membership7 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$94.991 Year
  • Plus Annual Membership7 Days trial$126.991 Year
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Challenges Annual Membership7 Days trial$224.991 Year
  • All Access Annual Membership7 Days trial$319.991 Year
10 purchases

Balance Trainer

Subscriptions10
  • Balance Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Balance Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Balance Pro Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Balance Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Balance Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Balance Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Balance Pro Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • Balance Pro Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
  • Balance Pro Yearly Offer$29.991 Year
  • Balance Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Better5 free?
Better5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance Trainer free?
Balance Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Better5 or Balance Trainer?
Better5 is rated higher. Better5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Balance Trainer averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Better5 or Balance Trainer have ads?
Balance Trainer shows ads; Better5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Better5 or Balance Trainer?
Better5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balance Trainer weekly. Most recently, Better5 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Balance Trainer on October 31, 2026.

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