# Playbook vs arboleaf

The clearest difference is monetization model: arboleaf at free with in-app purchases against Playbook's subscription. arboleaf also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Playbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 45%). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and arboleaf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Playbook against 4.9 for arboleaf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 37K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Playbook's written reviews are positive against 45% of arboleaf's.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, arboleaf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | arboleaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews)** | [4.9 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arboleaf/id1390954580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#204** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [arboleaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390954579) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access thousands of workouts and classes from top fitness influencers, trainers, and athletes. Support your favorite creators directly with your subscription. Workout at home, at the gym, or while traveling with offline downloads and live streaming options.

**Highlights:** Creator-supported workouts, Thousands of classes and programs, Direct communication with creators, Offline workout downloads, Live streaming classes, Wellness guides (nutrition, mindset), Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playbook Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Playbook Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Playbook Premium | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Playbook Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Challenging and effective workouts
- 🙌 Variety of trainers and workout styles
- 📈 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🤩 Motivating and inspiring content
- 🤖 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Inconsistent customer support
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific workouts
- 🧠 Lack of customization options
- 💳 Unexpected charges and subscription issues
- 🔌 Technical issues with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing correctly
- Workout data not syncing or saving properly
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Weight and rep tracking
- Nutrition and meal planning integration
- More video angles and exercise demonstrations
- Ability to create custom workout routines


### arboleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arboleaf/id1390954580)

Track your body composition and weight loss progress with this smart scale companion app. It syncs data from compatible scales to provide detailed insights and helps you set and achieve fitness goals. Integrates with popular health platforms for a holistic view of your well-being.

**Highlights:** Body weight tracking, Body fat percentage, BMI calculation, Muscle mass monitoring, Bone mass measurement, Integration with Apple HealthKit and Fitbit, Multi-user support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly  Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly  Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly  Plan | $35.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive data tracking
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 🚀 Seamless integration with apps
- 💡 Helpful for weight loss/health goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate body composition data
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🔋 Unreliable sync between scale and app

**Reported bugs**

- Unassigned measurement data
- Inconsistent weight tracking
- Blank screens and unresponsive app

**Requested features**

- Customizable user profiles
- Improved data visualization and graphing
- Ability to export data
- Dark mode option
- More flexible measurement tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is arboleaf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or arboleaf?

Playbook is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while arboleaf averages 4.9 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Playbook or arboleaf have ads?

arboleaf shows ads; Playbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or arboleaf?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and arboleaf fortnightly. Most recently, Playbook was updated on October 31, 2026 and arboleaf on October 29, 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.*