# pliability vs Mobility Manual

The clearest difference is rating: pliability at 4.8 against Mobility Manual's 3.0. pliability also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (10K vs 29). Mobility Manual's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Mobility Manual sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pliability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of pliability's written reviews are positive against 38% of Mobility Manual's.

pliability ships an update every 5 days, Mobility Manual every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | Mobility Manual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews)** | [3.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-manual/id1612541547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [The Mobility Manual Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599080265) |

## 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


### Mobility Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-manual/id1612541547)

Enhance athletic performance with sport-specific mobility routines designed to improve range of motion and prevent wasted stretching. Build a daily habit of movement and feel the difference in your body within weeks.

**Highlights:** Sport-specific mobility routines, 40-day step-by-step programs, Mobility assessment and progress tracking, Sport-specific coaching videos, Extensive mobility exercise library, Community access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Mobility Manual Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| The Mobility Manual Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Runner's Manual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Athlete | $59.99 | one-time |
| ROM Strong | $59.99 | one-time |
| Weightlifters Mobility Manual | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mobility program content
- 👍 Clear exercise explanations
- 👍 Effective mobility improvements
- 👍 Useful for weightlifters
- 👍 Good for improving activation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🐛 Frequent glitches
- 🐛 App is clunky and frustrating
- 🐛 Videos don't load or are black
- 🐛 Timers are confusing/unclear

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on exercises
- Timers get stuck or have a mind of their own
- Videos not loading or are black
- App crashes when receiving calls/notifications
- Autoplay repeats the same exercise

**Requested features**

- Add voice instructions/audio cues
- Allow playing own music
- Add a countdown before movement changes
- Improve timer clarity
- Option to mark exercises as complete


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is Mobility Manual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pliability or Mobility Manual?

pliability is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Mobility Manual averages 3.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do pliability or Mobility Manual have ads?

pliability shows ads; Mobility Manual does not.

### Which is updated more often, pliability or Mobility Manual?

pliability ships an update every 5 days, and Mobility Manual every 5 weeks. Most recently, pliability was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mobility Manual on October 22, 2026.

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