# Playbook vs 1st Phorm

The clearest difference is update cadence: Playbook at every 4 days against 1st Phorm's every 3 weeks. Playbook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (37K vs 5.8K). 1st Phorm's advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and 1st Phorm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playbook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 37K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Playbook's written reviews are positive against 71% of 1st Phorm's.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, 1st Phorm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | 1st Phorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 169 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [First Phorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445819599) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

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

Access thousands of workouts from leading fitness influencers and athletes. Connect with creators, track your progress, and enjoy offline downloads. Support your favorite trainers directly with your subscription.

**Highlights:** Thousands of workouts from top influencers, Direct creator support, Community features, Offline workout downloads, Progress tracking, Live streaming classes, Wellness guides

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playbook Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| 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


### 1st Phorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers personalized fitness and nutrition plans, including custom workouts and simple meal tracking. It connects users with certified coaches for guidance and accountability, alongside educational content and community support to achieve lasting results.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition tracking, Workouts for all levels, 1-on-1 coaching, Custom goal setting, Step & hydration tracking, Daily education & live sessions, Transformation challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard: Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium: Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Standard: Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium: Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Life changing
- 👍 User friendly
- 🤝 Great community and support
- 🧠 Comprehensive education and guidance
- 🔑 Personalized coaching and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 📤 Difficulty inputting and saving food items
- 🤖 Impersonal and automated coaching responses
- 💰 Recent price increases
- 🚫 Lack of free version options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not loading properly
- Food and weight data disappearing
- Login and account issues after updates
- Inconsistent step tracking

**Requested features**

- Calendar view to manage workouts
- Apple Health integration
- Customizable workout plans
- Improved food database and barcode scanning
- Ability to adjust macros in meal plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is 1st Phorm free?

1st Phorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or 1st Phorm?

Playbook is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while 1st Phorm averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Playbook or 1st Phorm have ads?

Neither Playbook nor 1st Phorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or 1st Phorm?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and 1st Phorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playbook was updated on November 7, 2026 and 1st Phorm on November 6, 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.*