# Playbook vs Flex Squad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flex Squad at none against Playbook's 2. Flex Squad also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Playbook's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Flex Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Playbook against 5.0 for Flex Squad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 37K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Flex Squad's.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, Flex Squad every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | Flex Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-squad/id6480058031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [Dekel Quant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738035650) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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


### Flex Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-squad/id6480058031)

This app helps busy women achieve their fitness goals by torching body fat and building lean muscle. It aims to make users look and feel amazing through targeted fitness guidance.

**Highlights:** Body fat reduction, Lean muscle building, Fitness guidance, Empowerment for women

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is Flex Squad free?

Flex Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or Flex Squad?

Flex Squad is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Flex Squad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Playbook or Flex Squad have ads?

Neither Playbook nor Flex Squad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or Flex Squad?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and Flex Squad every 10 days. Most recently, Playbook was updated on November 9, 2026 and Flex Squad on October 30, 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.*