# pliability vs THE YARD GYM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: THE YARD GYM at 100% against pliability's 41%. THE YARD GYM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). pliability's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (10K vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. THE YARD GYM asks for nothing beyond the download.

pliability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of pliability's written reviews are positive against 100% of THE YARD GYM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

pliability ships an update every 6 days, THE YARD GYM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | THE YARD GYM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yard-gym/id6763993630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 265 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Bova fitness pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513961292) |

## What reviewers say

### pliability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453)

Improve flexibility, recover faster, and move better with guided routines designed for athletes and everyday users. Access over 1,700 routines, personalized recommendations, and track your progress with on-device mobility assessments. Train anywhere with offline capabilities and integrations with popular health trackers.

**Highlights:** 1,700+ guided stretching and mobility routines, Targeted sessions for specific body parts, Personalized recommendations, On-device mobility assessment, Offline routine downloads, Integrations with Apple Health, WHOOP, Garmin, Breathwork and mindfulness cues

**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


### THE YARD GYM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yard-gym/id6763993630)

This fitness app offers a unique dual-zone workout experience with separate "RIG" and "TURF" areas. Members can choose workouts based on their training needs, with both zones operating simultaneously for maximum flexibility.

**Highlights:** Dual-zone workout design, Strength training "RIG", Conditioning training "TURF", Simultaneous zone operation, Flexible workout choices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pliability free?

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

### Is THE YARD GYM free?

THE YARD GYM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pliability or THE YARD GYM?

pliability is rated higher. pliability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while THE YARD GYM averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do pliability or THE YARD GYM have ads?

pliability shows ads; THE YARD GYM does not.

### Which is updated more often, pliability or THE YARD GYM?

pliability ships an update every 6 days, and THE YARD GYM every 11 days. Most recently, pliability was updated on November 5, 2026 and THE YARD GYM on October 31, 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.*