# Trybe vs Black Lotus Yoga

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trybe | Black Lotus Yoga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (723 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trybe-workout-programs-and-log/id1100080003/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-lotus-yoga/id6730113562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **723** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [trybe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100080002) | [Ashtanga Yoga Boulder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771253317) |

## What reviewers say

### Trybe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trybe-workout-programs-and-log/id1100080003)

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.

**Highlights:** Workout programs by fitness creators, Exercise demonstration videos, Convenient timers with sound, Downloadable content, Fitness goal tracking

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elevate Shred Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tao Physique Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Minus The Gym Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MickiPhit Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Movement Flow Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Bodyweight Warrior Monthly | $22.95 | per month |
| Movement Journey Monthly | $24.49 | per month |
| Minus The Gym 6 Month | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| Tao Physique 6 Months | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months | $100.00 | per 6 months |
| Movement Journey 6 Month | $129.99 | per 6 months |
| Tao Physique Annual | $134.99 | per year |
| Bodyweight Warrior Annual | $180.99 | per year |
| Movement Journey Annual | $204.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great workouts and UX
- 👍 Efficient and well-balanced
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Practical and helpful
- 👍 Challenging yet fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lagging and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent timers and transitions
- 🐛 Lack of background music/sound
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs when switching apps
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating and setting up

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to adjust work/rest timers
- Option to create custom workouts
- Background audio playback
- Apple Watch integration
- More comprehensive workout programs


### Black Lotus Yoga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-lotus-yoga/id6730113562)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $279.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trybe free?

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

### Is Black Lotus Yoga free?

Black Lotus Yoga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trybe or Black Lotus Yoga?

Black Lotus Yoga is rated higher. Trybe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 723 ratings, while Black Lotus Yoga averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Trybe or Black Lotus Yoga have ads?

Neither Trybe nor Black Lotus Yoga shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trybe or Black Lotus Yoga?

Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Black Lotus Yoga monthly. Most recently, Trybe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Black Lotus Yoga on October 24, 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.*