# Playbook vs The Mama Method

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Mama Method at freemium against Playbook's subscription. The Mama Method also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Playbook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (37K vs 7). On price, rating, 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 The Mama Method sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 5.0 for The Mama Method. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 37K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, The Mama Method every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | The Mama Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mama-method/id1664644340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 418 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [3Forma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664644342) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

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

**Currently charting:** #205 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 (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


### The Mama Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mama-method/id1664644340)

This app supports women through postpartum recovery and beyond with science-backed fitness, nutrition, and mindset resources. It offers personalized coaching or a self-guided program to help mothers build their best selves.

**Highlights:** Progressive workouts for women, Healing and delicious recipes, Core and pelvic floor education, Apple Health integration, Private coaching option, 12-week self-guided program

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is The Mama Method free?

The Mama Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or The Mama Method?

The Mama Method is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while The Mama Method averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Playbook or The Mama Method have ads?

Neither Playbook nor The Mama Method shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or The Mama Method?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and The Mama Method every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playbook was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Mama Method on November 3, 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.*