Comparison

FunctionRx vs Deep Core

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

Head to head
About

FunctionRx

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FunctionRx brings professional posture alignment therapy and functional movement training directly to your device. Say goodbye to chronic pain and discover how proper body alignment can transform your life.

About

Deep Core

This app focuses on strengthening your deep core muscles, essential for spinal stability and pain prevention. It uses guided breathwork exercises that require no equipment and can be done in just five minutes daily. Build a stronger, more stable core from the inside out.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork drills
  • Hands-free operation
  • Targets deep core muscles
  • Daily habit building companion
  • Private data sync via iCloud
  • Research-backed exercises
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Your six-pack does nothing for your spine. Most workouts train the outer core - the visible muscles that look strong but don't protect you. Deep Core trains the muscles underneath: the deep stabilisers that wrap your spine and pelvis like an internal corset. The ones missed by crunches, planks, and every conventional ab routine. Just 5 minutes a day, completely hands-free. HOW IT WORKS Deep Core uses guided breathwork drills built on a simple principle: a forceful exhale creates the internal pressure that activates your deepest core muscles. The app coaches you through each breath - exhale, hold, inhale - with a calm voice, a clear timer, and gentle animations. Just follow along. No equipment, no floor mat required, no gym. THE EXERCISES • The Hour Glass - deep core activation through forced exhalation • Toe Taps - TVA and hip-flexor control • Glute Bridge - glutes and posterior chain • Bird Dog - contralateral spine stability • Beast - full-body deep core hold THE SCIENCE Deep Core targets the muscles research links to a pain-free, stable spine: • Transverse Abdominis - your internal corset • Pelvic Floor - co-activates to stabilise the pelvis • Multifidus - deep spinal muscles; their weakness is one of the strongest predictors of chronic lower back pain • Diaphragm - the breath that powers it all Grounded in published research on spinal segmental stabilisation, and inspired by the "cat vomit" exercise from The 4-Hour Body. BUILD THE HABIT Meet Beanie, your daily companion. Beanie lives on your home screen, tracks your streak, and celebrates every time you show up. One exercise a day is all it takes to build a stronger, more stable core over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your progress stays on your device and syncs privately via iCloud. We never sell your data or use it for advertising. Analytics are optional and anonymous - you're always in control. Stronger from the inside out. Start today. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop immediately and seek medical advice.

Screenshots

FunctionRx3 screens
Deep Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FunctionRx at none against Deep Core's 7. FunctionRx also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Deep Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FunctionRx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FunctionRx ships an update every 10 days, Deep Core every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FunctionRx versus Deep Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunctionRxDeep Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFunctionRx LLCJonathan Buchan

In-app purchases

None

FunctionRx

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Deep Core

One-time7
  • Small Donation$1.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
  • Winter Beanie Outfit$2.99
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  • Fall Beanie Outfit$2.99
  • Summer Beanie Outfit$2.99
  • Spring Beanie Outfit$2.99
  • Large Donation$3.99

Questions

Is FunctionRx free?
FunctionRx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deep Core free?
Deep Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FunctionRx or Deep Core have ads?
Neither FunctionRx nor Deep Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FunctionRx or Deep Core?
FunctionRx ships an update every 10 days, and Deep Core every 2 weeks. Most recently, FunctionRx was updated on October 31, 2026 and Deep Core on October 31, 2026.

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