# pliability vs Kahunas

The clearest difference is rating: pliability at 4.8 against Kahunas's 3.3. pliability also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 77) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Kahunas's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Kahunas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $95.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pliability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 77, 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 19% of Kahunas's.

pliability ships an update every 6 days, Kahunas monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | Kahunas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews)** | [3.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **40.7% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Mark Covey-Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594397925) |

## 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


### Kahunas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758)

This app connects clients with their online coaches. Coaches can manage clients, update plans, and communicate directly. Clients can log workouts, track nutrition, and message their coach.

**Highlights:** Client management, Workout and diet plan updates, Check-in tracking, Direct messaging, Workout logging, Nutrition plan viewing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $95.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface for clients
- 🎯 All-in-one coaching platform (workouts, nutrition, messaging)
- 📊 Customizable workout programming
- 💬 Easy coach-client communication
- 🔄 Regular updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Persistent bugs despite updates
- ❌ Poor Apple Health integration (doesn't sync weight/workouts)
- ❌ Unreliable data persistence (lost workout data)
- ❌ Inaccurate nutrition database

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when locking phone
- Crashes during workout logging
- Login screen freezes
- Barcode scanner launches blank screen
- Rest timer displays incorrect duration

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration and complications
- MyFitnessPal integration
- Save/reuse meal feature
- Auto-save functionality for workouts
- Weight tracking widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is Kahunas free?

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

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

pliability is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Kahunas averages 3.3 from 77 ratings.

### Do pliability or Kahunas have ads?

pliability shows ads; Kahunas does not.

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

pliability ships an update every 6 days, and Kahunas monthly. Most recently, pliability was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kahunas 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.*