Comparison

pliability vs MBody

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pliability

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
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Improve flexibility, recover faster, and move better with pliability - the Official Stretching Partner of HYROX and the mobility app trusted by elite athletes. pliability is your daily stretching, mobility, and flexibility coach. Guided routines help you loosen tight hips, relieve back pain, increase range of motion, and build consistent recovery into your training - for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone who sits too much. ■ WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE PLIABILITY + Trusted by Tia-Clair Toomey, Laura Horvath, Jake Dearden and thousands of gyms worldwide + Official Stretching Partner of HYROX + Featured by Runner's World, Men's Health, Well+Good, and Inc. Magazine + 1,700+ guided stretching and mobility routines + Programs built by world-class coaches and physical therapists ■ WHAT YOU GET + Daily stretching routines, 12–20 minutes each + Targeted sessions for hips, back, shoulders, hamstrings, and neck + Recovery flows to reduce muscle soreness after workouts + Deep flexibility programs - splits, backbends, overhead mobility + Yoga-inspired mobility flows for every level + No equipment required - start instantly ■ PERSONALIZED TO YOU + Recommended sessions built around the areas you care about, refreshed every week + Set your session length before you start: short, medium, or long + Ask in your own words: "15 minute hip opener before a run" + Save favorites and build your own sessions ■ BUILT FOR EVERY ATHLETE + HYROX, CrossFit & functional fitness + Running, cycling & endurance sports + Weightlifting & strength training + Golf, swimming & combat sports + Yoga, Pilates & general wellness ■ MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS (iPhone + iPad) Our Mobility Test uses advanced on-device technology to measure your active range of motion. + Personalized 3-minute assessment + Detailed report with custom stretching recommendations + Track improvement over weeks and months ■ TRAIN ANYWHERE + Stream on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or AirPlay + Download any routine for offline sessions + Short sessions fit any schedule ■ CONNECTS TO YOUR DATA + Syncs with WHOOP, Garmin, and Apple Health + See how mobility work affects your recovery scores + Build smarter recovery into your training load ■ MIND-BODY FOCUS + Breathwork and mindfulness cues in every session + Calm your nervous system while you move + Build a stretching habit that actually sticks Ready to move better? Download pliability and start your 7-day free trial. Get the full library of stretching, mobility, yoga, and recovery routines - trusted by HYROX, CrossFit champions, and athletes who train for performance. Stretch. Move. Recover. pliability move more human.™ Terms of Service: https://pliability.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://pliability.com/privacy-policy/

About

MBody

This app offers a comprehensive approach to fitness by combining structured strength training, flexible nutrition guidance, and habit coaching. It provides specialized programs for prenatal and postpartum stages, alongside tools to track body composition and celebrate progress beyond the scale.

Highlights
  • Progressive strength training programs
  • Flexible nutrition guidance
  • Prenatal & postpartum training
  • Mindset and habit tools
  • Body composition tracking
  • Progress celebration
Features
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Mbody isn’t another quick-fix fitness app- it’s your long-term training partner. Built by women, for women - MBody combines expert programming, nutrition guidance, and habit coaching so you can finally break free from all-or-nothing cycles and create lasting results. Inside the app, you’ll find: • Progressive Strength Training Programs – Structured workouts that grow with you, whether you’re brand-new to lifting, rebuilding postpartum, or leveling up as an athlete. • Nutrition Support - Simple, flexible guidance to help you fuel your body and reach your goals. • Prenatal & Postpartum Training – Safe, trimester-specific programs designed to keep you strong and supported through every stage of motherhood. • Mindset & Habit Tools – Monthly focus that goes beyond strength training & nutrition • Track Your Body Composition – Log weight trends, upload progress photos, and measure real changes in strength, muscle, and confidence. Sync with the Health apps to update your metrics instantly. • Celebrate Your Progress – Keep your wins visible with clear tracking that goes beyond the scale.

Screenshots

pliability4 screens
MBody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MBody at 100% against pliability's 41%. MBody also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). pliability's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 26) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MBody holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 26, 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 100% of MBody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pliability ships an update every 5 days, MBody monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
pliability versus MBody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpliabilityMBody
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)5.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB418 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerpliability, LLCMbody Movement LLC

Customer experience

pliability

All ratings10,107 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative50.3%

MBody

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

pliability

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

MBody

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

pliability

Subscriptions2
  • Athlete Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Athlete Annual Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year
1 purchases

MBody

One-time1
  • Premium Package$5.99

Questions

Is pliability free?
pliability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MBody free?
MBody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pliability or MBody?
MBody is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MBody averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.
Do pliability or MBody have ads?
pliability shows ads; MBody does not.
Which is updated more often, pliability or MBody?
pliability ships an update every 5 days, and MBody monthly. Most recently, pliability was updated on October 19, 2026 and MBody on October 16, 2026.

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