# Playbook vs Mom Unit

The clearest difference is ads: Playbook at none against Mom Unit's shown. Playbook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (37K vs 17). Mom Unit's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Mom Unit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 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 Mom Unit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 37K ratings behind it against 17, 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 Mom Unit's.

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, Mom Unit monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playbook | Mom Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom-unit/id6779087326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) | [MICAH ALLEN MEHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888780766) |

## What reviewers say

### Playbook

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

**Currently charting:** #209 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


### Mom Unit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom-unit/id6779087326)

This app offers a gamified fitness experience designed for mothers, focusing on functional strength training and community support. It integrates training, nutrition, and habit tracking with an AI coach to help users achieve their fitness goals and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Functional strength training programs, Goal-specific training tracks, Social 'Fire Teams' for accountability, Integrated health and fitness data tracking, AI fitness coach 'Sergeant Gains', Gamified habit tracking and leaderboards, Weekly fitness challenges and competitions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY | $24.99 | per month |
| YEARLY | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playbook free?

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

### Is Mom Unit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playbook or Mom Unit?

Mom Unit is rated higher. Playbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Mom Unit averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Playbook or Mom Unit have ads?

Mom Unit shows ads; Playbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playbook or Mom Unit?

Playbook ships an update every 4 days, and Mom Unit monthly. Most recently, Playbook was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mom Unit on November 5, 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.*