# pliability vs VALĒRE

The clearest difference is rating: pliability at 4.8 against VALĒRE's 3.7. pliability also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (10K vs 3). VALĒRE'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 VALĒRE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pliability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 3, 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 VALĒRE's.

pliability ships an update every 5 days, VALĒRE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | VALĒRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valere/id1658592835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Endurance Movement App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658592837) |

## 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


### VALĒRE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valere/id1658592835)

This app optimizes strength training for endurance athletes, focusing on performance and injury prevention. It uses an algorithm to automatically adjust weights based on reps in reserve and fatigue levels, offering programs for all experience levels.

**Highlights:** Automated weight adjustment via RIR algorithm, Fatigue scale for real-time weight adjustments, Workout durations from 15-60 minutes, Programs for all athlete levels, Injury prevention focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valere Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Valere Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Valere Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Valere Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Valere Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is VALĒRE free?

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

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

pliability is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while VALĒRE averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do pliability or VALĒRE have ads?

pliability shows ads; VALĒRE does not.

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

pliability ships an update every 5 days, and VALĒRE monthly. Most recently, pliability was updated on October 19, 2026 and VALĒRE on September 29, 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.*