# pliability vs 1

The clearest difference is price: pliability at Free against 1's $1.99. pliability also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.1K). 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

pliability is free to download; 1 costs $1.99 up front. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for pliability against 4.8 for 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of pliability's written reviews are positive against 39% of 1's.

pliability ships an update every 5 days, 1 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-rm/id1274191954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Bodybuilding.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/380871023) |

## What reviewers say

### pliability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453)

Enhance flexibility, mobility, and recovery with guided stretching routines. This app offers personalized programs, progress tracking, and integrates with fitness devices to help users move better and prevent injuries.

**Highlights:** 1,700+ guided stretching routines, Customized mobility training programs, Instant start, no equipment required, Mobility Test for personalized assessment, Short, effective workouts (12-20 mins), Offline video downloads, Integrates with WHOOP, Garmin, Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athlete Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Athlete Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Life-changing for mobility and recovery
- 👍 Consistent daily routines
- 🧘‍♀️ Meditative and calming experience
- 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for athletes and active individuals
- 🔍 Detailed mobility assessment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Intrusive and repetitive voiceover
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📚 Repetitive and limited exercise selection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription easily
- Recurring charges even after cancellation
- Mobility assessment not accurately detecting issues
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Airplay and Chromecast functionality not working reliably

**Requested features**

- Ability to mute or adjust volume of voiceover and music separately
- More personalized and adaptive mobility programs based on assessment
- Integration with Apple Health and other fitness tracking platforms
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Offline mode for routines


### 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-rm/id1274191954)

Easily calculate and track your one-rep max (1RM) for any lift. Estimate your maximum weight safely without testing, and monitor your progress over time with detailed charts. Improve your training with expert articles.

**Highlights:** Calculate 1RM and percentages, Support for various lifts, Track 1RM history with charts, Add notes to calculations, Access expert training articles, Imperial/metric system support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for calculating reps
- 👍 Good, simple app
- 👍 Quick easy to use tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers won't work
- 🐛 Single digit reps only
- 🐛 Links to articles not working
- 🐛 Keeps billing user
- 🐛 Inability to filter exercise history

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers won't work
- Single digit reps only
- Links to articles not working
- Keeps billing user
- Inability to filter exercise history

**Requested features**

- Show max weight for different rep ranges
- Option to count uneven weights
- Display percentages at all times
- Show percentile of max among lifters
- Allow selecting exercise to see PR chart


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is 1 free?

1 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pliability or 1?

1 is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while 1 averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do pliability or 1 have ads?

pliability shows ads; 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, pliability or 1?

pliability ships an update every 5 days, and 1 every 3 months. Most recently, pliability was updated on October 24, 2026 and 1 on October 24, 2026.

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