# pliability vs MARCHON TRAINING

The clearest difference is monetization model: pliability at free with in-app purchases against MARCHON TRAINING's subscription. pliability also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 330). MARCHON TRAINING's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MARCHON TRAINING sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 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 — 4.8 for pliability against 4.8 for MARCHON TRAINING. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 330, 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 78% of MARCHON TRAINING's.

pliability ships an update every 5 days, MARCHON TRAINING weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | MARCHON TRAINING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews) | [4.8 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 330 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 264 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Marchon Training Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646230361) |

## 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


### MARCHON TRAINING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchon-training/id6443470301)

This app offers online training programs for all fitness levels, from everyday users to elite athletes. It provides personalized guidance, workout tracking, and direct interaction with coaches and a community for feedback and support.

**Highlights:** Personalized online training programs, Workout guidance for all levels, Coach interaction and feedback, Community support, Workout logging and tracking, Nutrition guidance

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Core - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $87.99 | per month |
| Marchon Training Programming | $99.99 | per month |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| MARCHON Pro - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| ATHX 2024 6 Week Plan | $99.00 | one-time |
| ATHX 2024 12 Week Plan | $149.00 | one-time |
| Hyrox 12 Week Plan | $249.00 | one-time |
| Marathon & Half-marathon | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💪 High-quality workout programming and content
- ⏱️ Built-in timer features for workouts
- 🎯 Effective for strength and fitness progress
- 👥 Strong community features and engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription pricing (£89/month)
- 🚫 Difficult subscription cancellation process
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📹 Incomplete or missing exercise video demonstrations
- ❌ Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing notes
- App fails to save metrics during workouts
- Music playback stops when playing workout videos
- Subscription cancellation links to download page instead of cancellation
- Subscription shows as active despite cancellation attempts

**Requested features**

- Progress graphing and visualization
- Ability to view previous session weights/reps in current session
- Nutrition information and meal planning
- Multiple workout plan options without contacting support
- In-app subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is MARCHON TRAINING free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pliability or MARCHON TRAINING?

pliability and MARCHON TRAINING are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 330 ratings respectively.

### Do pliability or MARCHON TRAINING have ads?

pliability shows ads; MARCHON TRAINING does not.

### Which is updated more often, pliability or MARCHON TRAINING?

pliability ships an update every 5 days, and MARCHON TRAINING weekly. Most recently, pliability was updated on September 25, 2026 and MARCHON TRAINING on September 22, 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.*