# Playbook vs Clean Simple Eats +

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clean Simple Eats + at free with in-app purchases against Playbook's subscription. Playbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Clean Simple Eats + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 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 4.8 for Clean Simple Eats +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 36K ratings behind it against 5.7K, 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 50% of Clean Simple Eats +'s.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, Clean Simple Eats + every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | Clean Simple Eats + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [CLEAN SIMPLE EATS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389674722) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Clean Simple Eats +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712)

This app simplifies healthy living with meal planning, macro tracking, and a large recipe index. It also offers guided workouts and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

**Highlights:** Custom meal planning and grocery lists, Macro and calorie tracking with barcode scanner, Over 800 macro-friendly recipes, Guided workout videos and strength training, Progress tracking for meals and workouts, In-app shopping for brand products

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CSE+ Community Monthly Access | $1.00 | per month |
| CSE+ Community Yearly Access | $12.00 | per year |
| Test | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Start Challenge | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Comprehensive features
- 🍴 Delicious recipes
- 📚 Extensive recipe database
- 🛒 Convenient shopping integration
- 🔍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 📏 Difficulty adjusting recipe servings
- 🔍 Challenging to find specific foods
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI after updates
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes not displaying properly
- Grocery list not working as expected
- Macro calculations inaccurate
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and access personal recipes
- Improve macro tracking functionality
- Implement water tracking feature
- Allow customization of meal plans
- Provide option to sync plans with family members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is Clean Simple Eats + free?

Clean Simple Eats + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or Clean Simple Eats +?

Playbook is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Clean Simple Eats + averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Playbook or Clean Simple Eats + have ads?

Clean Simple Eats + shows ads; Playbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or Clean Simple Eats +?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and Clean Simple Eats + every 2 weeks. Most recently, Playbook was updated on September 28, 2026 and Clean Simple Eats + on September 26, 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.*