# 23andMe vs Bearable

23andMe and Bearable both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 40% of 23andMe's. Bearable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). 23andMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (560K vs 6.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. 23andMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 23andMe against 4.8 for Bearable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 23andMe has 560K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of 23andMe's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bearable's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 23andMe | Bearable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (560K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/23andme-dna-testing/id952516687/reviews) | [4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **560K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 107 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [23andMe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/524497400) | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) |

## What reviewers say

### 23andMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/23andme-dna-testing/id952516687)

Explore your genetic heritage and potential health predispositions. Connect with DNA relatives and gain personalized insights into your ancestry and wellness. Offers tiered services for deeper health analysis and research participation.

**Highlights:** Ancestry exploration by region, Personalized health insights, Connect with DNA relatives, Premium health reports, Research participation option, Data privacy controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed ancestry and health reports
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 🎉 Found biological family members
- 💡 Interesting genetic insights
- 🧬 Confirmed family history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 📤 Difficult to download raw data
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lacking in-depth ancestry details
- 🚫 Does not recognize Palestinian ancestry

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Relatives not showing up in family tree
- Messaging functionality unreliable
- Inconsistent data updates across user profiles

**Requested features**

- Improved family tree functionality
- More detailed regional ancestry breakdowns
- Better messaging and relative connection features
- Ability to view health reports without additional fees


### Bearable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and manage your health by tracking symptoms, triggers, and treatments. It allows you to identify patterns and correlations to gain better control over chronic illnesses, pain, mood, and more. Securely store and analyze your health data to share with your doctor.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking, Trigger identification, Medication and treatment logging, Habit and activity tracking, Health data correlation analysis, Medical appointment preparation, Data export and sync

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bearable premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Bearable premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $18.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Bearable Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Comprehensive health tracking
- 💡 Helpful for chronic illness management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and switching devices causes data loss
- Customization options can be buggy

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with more health data sources
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- iPad app version
- Easier food/nutrition tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 23andMe free?

23andMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 23andMe or Bearable?

23andMe and Bearable are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 560K and 6.5K ratings respectively.

### Do 23andMe or Bearable have ads?

23andMe shows ads; Bearable does not.

### Which is updated more often, 23andMe or Bearable?

23andMe ships an update weekly, and Bearable weekly. Most recently, 23andMe was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bearable on October 19, 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.*