# Studio Bloom vs MTRNL

The clearest difference is monetization model: MTRNL at free with in-app purchases against Studio Bloom's subscription. MTRNL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Studio Bloom's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (986 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studio Bloom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and MTRNL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MTRNL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Bloom has 986 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Studio Bloom's written reviews are positive against 100% of MTRNL's.

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, MTRNL every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Bloom | MTRNL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtrnl-prenatal-postnatal-yoga/id1456080607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **986** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Bloom Method Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383552295) | [Blair Fillingham LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456080606) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296)

This app offers expert-led fitness programs and personalized coaching for expectant and new mothers. Access over 1,000 workouts, nutrition guides, and educational content to support your journey through motherhood.

**Highlights:** Expert-led pre and postnatal workouts, Personalized coaching, Extensive workout library (1000+ classes), Nutrition guides for motherhood phases, Apple Watch integration, Bodyweight-only classes, Educational content on pelvic floor and core

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Bloom Subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Studio Bloom Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet safe workouts
- 🧠 Excellent educational content
- 🤰 Tailored for all pregnancy stages
- 💪 Effective for core and pelvic floor strengthening
- 🤱 Helpful for postpartum recovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Navigation and search within app could be improved
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some
- 🕰️ Some foundational videos can feel repetitive or drawn out
- 🏠 Lack of offline access for workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues after app updates
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume workouts from where you left off
- More advanced workout options for experienced users
- Improved integration with fitness trackers
- Offline workout downloads


### MTRNL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtrnl-prenatal-postnatal-yoga/id1456080607)

This app offers a library of prenatal and postnatal yoga classes, meditations, and fitness routines designed to help women feel calm and strong throughout pregnancy and postpartum. It provides hundreds of video classes for all stages, with options for offline viewing and community access.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of prenatal/postnatal yoga classes, Meditations and fitness routines, Offline viewing available, Access to private Facebook group, Video casting to Chromecast/AirPlay, 7-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| MTRNL LIVE (MONTHLY) | $41.99 | per month |
| Annual | $107.99 | per year |
| MTRNL LIVE (6 MONTH) | $134.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Bloom free?

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

### Is MTRNL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studio Bloom or MTRNL?

MTRNL is rated higher. Studio Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 986 ratings, while MTRNL averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Studio Bloom or MTRNL have ads?

Neither Studio Bloom nor MTRNL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studio Bloom or MTRNL?

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, and MTRNL every 7 months. Most recently, Studio Bloom was updated on October 15, 2026 and MTRNL on September 23, 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.*