Comparison

PBS Benny vs PROTOCOL

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

Head to head
About

PBS Benny

Easily manage your HSA, HRA, and FSA health benefit accounts on the go. Quickly check balances, view claims, and submit receipts securely. The app provides real-time access to your account information and offers time-saving features like filing claims and paying bills.

Highlights
  • Check account balances 24/7
  • View account summaries and claims
  • Submit receipts via photo upload
  • File claims for medical FSA and HRA
  • Contribute and distribute HSA transactions
  • Pay bills and manage payees
Features
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Save time and hassles while making the most of your HSA, HRA, and FSA health benefit accounts by quickly checking your balances and details. Our secure app makes managing your health benefits easy through real-time access and intuitive navigation to all your important account information on the go! Powerful features of the app include: Easy, Convenient & Secure • Simply login to the intuitive app using your same health benefits website username and password (or follow alternative instructions if provided) • No sensitive account information is ever stored on your mobile device Connects You with the Details • Quickly check available balances 24/7 • View charts summarizing account(s) • View claims requiring receipts • Click to call or email Customer Service Provides Additional Time-Saving Options (if supported or applicable to your account(s)) • File a claim towards your medical FSA and HRA • Take or upload a picture of a receipt and submit for a new or existing claim • View, contribute and distribute HSA transactions • Pay bills from any account and add a payee • Using the Dashboard, enter medical expense information and supporting documentation • Retrieve your forgot username/password • Report a debit card as lost or stolen Powered by WEX Health®

About

PROTOCOL

Features
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Stop guessing. Start tracking. PROTOCOL is the training app built for lifters who actually care about progress. Every set. Every rep. Every PR. Logged and analyzed - so you never wonder if you're getting stronger. You'll know. --- WHY ATHLETES SWITCH TO PROTOCOL: WORKOUT LOGGING THAT DOESN'T SUCK Log sets, reps, and weight in seconds - not minutes. Auto-detects personal records the moment you hit them. Tracks volume, intensity, and frequency across every muscle group. SLEEP & RECOVERY TRACKING Daily check-ins for sleep quality, energy, soreness, and mood. See how your recovery impacts your lifts with smart analytics. Wake up with built-in alarm challenges that actually get you out of bed. SUPPLEMENTS ON AUTOPILOT Build custom supplement stacks. Get timed reminders so you never miss a dose. Track what you take and when - finally. INSIGHTS THAT MATTER Beautiful charts and analytics across all your data. Weekly summaries. PR timelines. Volume trends. See patterns you'd never catch on your own. CARDIO & BEYOND Log runs, cycling, swimming, rowing, and more. Track duration, distance, and calories - all in one place alongside your lifting data. --- PROTOCOL PRO UNLOCKS: - 10+ premium dark & light themes with dynamic animations - Advanced analytics & weekly performance reports - Cloud backup & cross-device sync - Alarm wake-up challenges (math, shake, barcode scan) - Priority support --- BUILT DIFFERENT: - Offline-first - works without WiFi, syncs when you're ready - No ads. No bloat. No social feed you didn't ask for. - Premium design with buttery animations - Your data is yours - export anytime --- SUBSCRIPTION INFO: PROTOCOL Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://protocolapp.fyi/privacy Terms of Service: https://protocolapp.fyi/terms Support: support@protocolapp.fyi

Screenshots

PBS Benny4 screens
PROTOCOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PBS Benny at none against PROTOCOL's 2. PROTOCOL's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. PROTOCOL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PBS Benny asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBS Benny ships an update every 4 months, PROTOCOL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PBS Benny versus PROTOCOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBS BennyPROTOCOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB190 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProgressive Benefit SolutionsFernando Vargas

In-app purchases

None

PBS Benny

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PROTOCOL

Subscriptions2
  • Protocol Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PBS Benny free?
PBS Benny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROTOCOL free?
PROTOCOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PBS Benny or PROTOCOL have ads?
Neither PBS Benny nor PROTOCOL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBS Benny or PROTOCOL?
PBS Benny ships an update every 4 months, and PROTOCOL every 6 days. Most recently, PBS Benny was updated on October 23, 2026 and PROTOCOL on October 24, 2026.

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