What’s new, fitness fans? Review of BetterMe weight loss and fitness app

Darnell Osmond
8 min readMar 13, 2018

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Let’s look at one of the lesser-known but better reviewed and high-ranked apps in fitness and health category, the BetterMe weight loss app. BetterMe app developers say it was created to widen the smiles on its users faces. Well, it makes sense: the happier you are with your health status and appearance, the bigger your smile.

BetterMe reviews are promising; plenty of happy users have rated the app five stars, left their glowing recommendations and said first positive changes are evident right away. Learn the ins and outs of this app in the review below.

BetterMe weight loss app: Overview

First of all, the app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems. The developers say they are constantly issuing updates that improve upon earlier versions of the app, and are adding new features that expand the arsenal of available exercise and nutrition options.

In a nutshell, BetterMe workout app is your tiny personalized fitness helper. It is very instrumental in counting your calorie intake, controlling your weight and making sure you exercise on a regular basis.

It is evident from the developers’ responses on GooglePlay and AppStore that they take pride in the fact that their workout and meal plans are based on competent expert advice. This is a plus, because users can be 100% sure that what they do is, in fact, healthy and not harmful.

On a side note, BetterMe Facebook account offers additional tips on health in the form of articles, video snippets of workouts and motivational images. Lovely!

Installing and navigating BetterMe app

The app is easy to find, download and install on your device, and the navigation is very intuitive.

The logging-in processes for iPhone and Android phone/tablet users are almost identical. One major difference is that for Apple devices, the only login option is through Facebook, while users of Android OS can choose between Facebook and email log-ins.

Once you login, the app will start asking you to enter some personal data. This is necessary for the system to create personalised workout and meal plans — just for you. You’ll be required to:

  • Choose which area of your body you’d like to focus on. BetterMe fitness and weight loss app offers several workout routines that target specific body areas and help you get them in shape;
  • Next, determine which difficulty level is most suitable for you at the moment. If you are a newbie, the app will gently ease you into this whole thing of working out regularly and eating healthy. If you think of yourself as of a somewhat advanced fitness fan, choose a workout plan that is more intensive, that is, 1–2 workouts per week. But BetterMe app also knows how to make true fitness pros happy — if you’re one of them, choose the 3–5 workouts per week plan. Have in mind that many BetterMe app users have said in their reviews that the workouts are really effective and shared how they feel “good kind of sore” after!
  • Fill in the details about yourself: your age, height, weight vs target weight, food preferences. All of this is necessary for the app to create workout and meal plans suited just for you, based on the info that you’ve entered.
  • Next, the app will ask you to select a payment option or to opt for a free trial. We’d recommend choosing the free trial so you can test the app and make up your mind about using it further. Other options include Lifetime Access in exchange for a one-time payment of US$59.99; or monthly subscription for US$9.99/month.
  • Note that once the free trial ends, you’re automatically subscribed for a 6-month plan for the cost of US$6.99/month.
  • The app will then ask you to perform the Touch ID recognition ritual, as if to seal your commitment to your newly-set health and fitness goals.
  • We’re almost done. Just set up the workout schedule according to your needs, and… Yes, that’s it.

You’re ready to proceed to your very first BetterMe workout session.

Working out with BetterMe app

Simply move as one with the video-instructor. You can restart, pause and quit any exercise at any moment, and, of course, share your results. To make sure you don’t forget about your impending workout sessions, the app will send you a reminder.

A nice addition to the workout planning is meal planning, also developed in close collaboration with nutrition experts.

Why BetterMe app could be The One fitness and health app for you

Chances are, it might become your go-to pocket health consultant because of its many interesting and handy features:

  1. It helps you make up your mind about your goals. Which area of your body would you like to focus your attention on in the first place? What is your current target weight? What are your food preferences?
  2. BetterMe app employs the help of fitness specialists and dietologists. Your workouts and nutrition are based on the health experts-approved plans, depending on your current physical shape and health status.
  3. The workouts are short but highly efficient; the app knows which area to target and which level of physical exertion to prescribe.
  4. No special equipment is needed, just a simple mat, your phone with the BetterMe fitness app opened, and your willpower.
  5. The BetterMe 28-day challenge is unrivalled in its effectiveness. Users are saying they have started noticing first positive changed just days after entering the program or starting to use BetterMe, imagine what 28 days would do!
  6. There’s a good chance that the BetterMe app will become a “no going back” milestone for you. Thanks to the well thought-out regular exercising sessions and well-balanced meals, you’ll fall into a habit of working out and eating healthy.
  7. Speaking of meals — the plans are free of charge, ingredients are easily obtainable, and you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare just one dish. Simple, but efficient. Plenty options to choose from, too.
  8. The app is compatible with HealthKit (for iOS users) or GoogleFit (for Android users). Which may greatly help you understand more about your lifestyle and working out habits.
  9. Everyone can choose the best suitable payment option. Purchasing Premium Account, for instance, means that you’ll have access to all the workout plans on all difficulty levels, so you can try them all!
  10. BetterMe app users can choose to try the app out for free. The 3- or 7-day free trial (the length depends on the type of subscription they choose) will easily allow you to make up your mind of whether you would like to continue using it. No deductions are made from your account.
  11. The app makes is super easy to leave feedback on every step of you using it. Did you like the workout? What do you think of the app? Send a message to the developers.
  12. Communication with the developers is very well possible, so if you have any issues with or questions to ask about the app, feel free to contact them through BetterMe Facebook, one of the store platforms, or reach out via support@betterme.tips. The messages are reviewed by support staff and, if necessary, forwarded to the developers. Normally, you should receive a response within 24 hours.
  13. The subscription is automatic, so you won’t have to look for renewal options and won’t forget about your workouts. It’s fairly easy to unsubscribe by following simple steps. Owners of iPhone should follow simple instructions listed here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 to find all the information on managing the subscriptions billed through Apple; Android phone users should open Play Store App, then open side menu, choose “Account” option, then “Subscriptions” and there it is, the Cancel button.

Most notable drawbacks

The app does have a couple of areas that some users may find confusing or frustrating. Here are the complaints listed most often, and the ways to override them, as suggested by the BetterMe tech team:

The app has been hacked, what do I do?

BetterMe app cannot be hacked, and it does not send its users messages like that. The most likely reason for this message is that you might have downloaded this app from platforms other than AppStore and GooglePlay. So make sure you get all your app exclusively from AppStore or GooglePlay!

I can’t load the videos/The app is crashing

The developers say they are constantly updating the app to eliminate glitches, but if it so happens that your app is stalling in any way, try re-downloading and re-launching it.

I didn’t know about the automatic subscription!

Yes, BetterMe subscriptions extend automatically, within 24 hours before the subscription end date. However, users are fairly warned about this from the very beginning, and a respective section can be found in the Terms and Conditions/Billing terms (in Settings). The sub can be cancelled at any moment. You’ll keep access to all the features of your chosen subscription plan until the current sub period ends.

In the realm of health, no magic exists, only your will and determination. Harsh, but true. And it’s up to you to choose your health weapon, of which there are plenty today.

A logical step would be to turn your attention to the wide range of fitness apps developed for our mobile devices, because, let’s be real, not everyone has the funds or time to join the gym and hire a personal trainer.

But… which one to choose? Or which one to try next? We would suggest the free trial and going through BetterMe review combo. This will help you to form a more comprehensive opinion on the app!

Are you a user, a former user, or a person considering using this weight loss and workout app? Are you smiling wider, as per the developer promise? Share your opinion below!

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