Trybe vs Black Lotus Yoga
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trybe
Access world-class training programs developed by fitness creators and coaches. Follow easy-to-understand workouts with built-in timers and demonstration videos to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.
- Workout programs by fitness creators
- Exercise demonstration videos
- Convenient timers with sound
- Downloadable content
- Fitness goal tracking
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Trybe allows you to train with your favorite fitness creators and coaches. Our creators develop workouts that are easy to follow and keep you motivated. You get a workout program designed by expert coaches so you know exactly what to do to reach your goal. Our app also comes with convenient features to make training easier, like: - Exercise demonstration videos - Convenient timers with sound - Downloadable content to save on data usage - And much more Get in better shape and download Trybe now. By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms
Black Lotus Yoga
This app offers a comprehensive vinyasa yoga curriculum with six core sequences and variations, suitable for all levels. It also features a library of classes, specialized courses, and talks on yoga philosophy and mythology. Access is granted through a subscription.
- Six core vinyasa yoga sequences
- Beginner and advanced variations
- Library of yoga classes
- Specialized courses and workshops
- Talks on yoga mythology and philosophy
- Unlimited access on all devices
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Black Lotus Yoga is a new form of vinyasa yoga, based on traditional principles but recast for late times. This potent practice uses breath, gaze, posture, and movement to bring the body alive. The Black Lotus App holds the complete curriculum: six core sequences, with three variations of each, arranged in ascending order of difficulty (white, gray, black), the foundations sequence for beginners, and the restorative/prenatal sequence for gentler days. In addition, the app holds a massive library of classes (ashtanga, vinyasa, yoga nidra) as well as specialized courses, workshops, and talks on mythology, philosophy, and related yoga themes. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Black Lotus Yoga offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://studio.blacklotusyoga.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy:https://studio.blacklotusyoga.com/pages/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Trybe at free with in-app purchases against Black Lotus Yoga's subscription. Trybe also leads on ratings volume (723 vs 8). Black Lotus Yoga's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Black Lotus Yoga sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Black Lotus Yoga holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trybe has 723 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, Black Lotus Yoga monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trybe | Black Lotus Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (723 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 723 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | trybe, Inc. | Ashtanga Yoga Boulder LLC |
Customer experience
Trybe
Black Lotus Yoga
Bugs and requests
Trybe
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or navigate
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- Freezing and crashing on iOS 11+
- Inconsistent video loading and playback
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to adjust work/rest timers
- Option to create custom workouts
- Background audio playback
- Apple Watch integration
- More comprehensive workout programs
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- Detailed exercise instructions and demos
- Tracking for weights and progression
Black Lotus Yoga
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trybe
- Elevate Shred Monthly$6.991 Month
- Tao Physique Monthly$14.991 Month
- Minus The Gym Monthly$14.991 Month
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- MickiPhit Monthly$19.991 Month
- Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Movement Flow Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Bodyweight Warrior Monthly7 Days trial$22.951 Month
- Movement Journey Monthly$24.491 Month
- Minus The Gym 6 Month$74.996 Months
- Tao Physique 6 Months$74.996 Months
- Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months7 Days trial$100.006 Months
- Movement Journey 6 Month$129.996 Months
- Tao Physique Annual$134.991 Year
- Bodyweight Warrior Annual7 Days trial$180.991 Year
- Movement Journey Annual$204.991 Year
Black Lotus Yoga
- Monthly Membership$29.991 Month
- Annual Membership$279.991 Year
