Comparison

Studio Bloom vs Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

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

Head to head
About

Studio Bloom

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
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Transform Your Fitness Journey with Studio Bloom: The Leading Pre + Postnatal Fitness App Join over 100,000 moms and their birth teams worldwide who trust Studio Bloom to guide them through every stage of motherhood. Our expert-led workouts are designed with 25 years of combined experience, ensuring you receive safe, effective, and empowering fitness guidance. Why Choose Studio Bloom? Expert-Led Workouts Benefit from our 25 years of combined expertise in pre and postnatal fitness. Our certified trainers design workouts that are safe and effective for every stage of motherhood. Trusted Worldwide Studio Bloom is trusted by over 100,000 moms and their birth teams across the globe. Our community is a testament to the effectiveness and reliability of our programs. Extensive Workout Library Access over 1,000 fitness classes and 25 guided programs tailored for all stages of motherhood. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or beyond, we have the right workout for you. Complimentary Individual Coaching All members receive personalized coaching to help you reach your fitness goals. Our expert coaches provide tailored advice and support, ensuring you stay on track. Nutrition Guides Complement your fitness routine with our comprehensive nutrition guides, designed for each phase of motherhood. Fuel your body with the right nutrients to support your fitness journey and overall well-being. Pioneers in Pre + Postnatal Fitness As pioneers in the pre and postnatal fitness space, we are committed to providing the most up-to-date and effective fitness solutions for moms. Our innovative approach and dedication to maternal health set us apart. Key Features: * Apple Watch Integration: Monitor your heart rate and calories burned during workouts. * Bodyweight-Only Classes: No equipment? No problem! Enjoy effective workouts without any gear. * Stream Anywhere: Access workouts on your phone, tablet, or TV. * Educational Content: Learn from the experts with our in-depth content on pelvic floor health, core strength, and more. Get Started Today! Download Studio Bloom and start your fitness journey with the leading pre + postnatal fitness app. Sign up now and experience the benefits of expert guidance, personalized coaching, and a supportive community. Subscription Details: Studio Bloom offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription for unlimited access to all features and content. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage your subscription in account settings. Prices vary by location. Join the Studio Bloom Community For more information, visit our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What’s New Stay updated with our latest improvements and bug fixes to ensure you have the best experience. Studio Bloom offers an auto-renewing Monthly Subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage your subscription in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://thebloommethod.com/policies/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://thebloommethod.com/policies/privacy-policy

About

Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

This app offers a unique yoga practice tailored to your pregnancy trimester and body's needs. It provides modifications for beginners and targets specific pregnancy discomforts, adapting to your journey from early weeks through postpartum recovery.

Highlights
  • Personalized yoga practices by trimester
  • Targeted relief for pregnancy discomforts
  • Beginner-friendly with modifications
  • Customizable practice length and difficulty
  • Choice of 6 yoga teachers
  • Multiple language options
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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A brand new yoga practice every time you come to your mat - adapted to your trimester, and your body. From your first weeks of pregnancy through labor prep and into postpartum recovery, the practice meets you where you are today. DESIGNED FOR EVERY STAGE - FIRST TRIMESTER THROUGH FOURTH Prenatal Vinyasa - vinyasa-style movement Prenatal Gentle - slower-paced and accessible Prenatal Hatha - hold-based poses for grounding Prenatal Restorative - deep relaxation Postnatal Gentle - active recovery after birth Postnatal Restorative - gentle postpartum restoration BEGINNER FRIENDLY Get started in the comfort of your own home. Can't touch your toes? No problem! We'll give you modifications and alternatives along the way! MOVEMENT TARGETED FOR EACH TRIMESTER As your body changes during your pregnancy, so should your yoga practice. Select first, second, or third trimester to get yoga poses appropriate for where you are in your pregnancy journey. PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM-SPECIFIC BOOSTS Beyond standard focuses like hips and flexibility, choose targeted support: Pelvic floor strengthening Labor prep Heartburn relief Sacroiliac joint support Pubic symphysis relief Core work modified for pregnancy and postpartum TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE PRACTICES Practices run from 7 to 60 minutes across three pregnancy-safe difficulty levels, from Beginner to Intermediate. Like poses to see them more often. Dislike poses to skip them. Your practice becomes more personalized every time you use it. CHOOSE YOUR VOICE Choose from 6 different yoga teachers to be guided by a voice you love. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES All practices are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Polish, and Ukrainian MUSIC THAT GOES WITH YOUR FLOW Beats that match where you are in your practice - warming up, building heat, or cooling down. A note on safety: Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine during pregnancy or postpartum. "This is absolutely a perfect yoga app, and definitely the best for prenatal. I would give it 1000 stars if I could." — russ9495 "It was a life saver during my first pregnancy. There were so many new aches and pains (sciatica, pelvic symphysis, etc) that I had never experienced before or knew how to address." — AnnNovy7 "You choose your level, the type of music you prefer, what trimester you're in, what body part to focus on… It's a smooth and customizable routine. I never leave reviews but felt this one deserved to be acknowledged." — AndreaJoB "With Down Dog I'm doing high-quality yoga way more often, because I can do it whenever I want and customize the length of each session to my time and motivation level. This app has been a life saver!" — Kal-O "As a yoga instructor it has also helped me learn new prenatal yoga asanas and cues for my own classes!" — Anacani Walters Integrates with the Apple Health app! Down Dog's terms and conditions can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/terms Down Dog's privacy policy can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Studio Bloom4 screens
Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog at free with in-app purchases against Studio Bloom's subscription. Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (14K vs 989). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Studio Bloom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Studio Bloom against 4.9 for Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog has 14K ratings behind it against 989, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Studio Bloom's written reviews are positive against 90% of Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Studio Bloom versus Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio BloomPrenatal Yoga | Down Dog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (989 ratings)4.9 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews — better89.9% of reviews
Number of ratings98914K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB101 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperThe Bloom Method OnlineYoga Buddhi Co.

Customer experience

Studio Bloom

All ratings988 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.0%

Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

All ratings13,754 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews517 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Studio Bloom

From 989 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤔 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

Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great customization options
  • 👍 Helpful for pregnancy and postpartum
  • 🙌 Excellent for at-home practice
  • 💯 Effective for relieving pregnancy symptoms
  • 🎨 Variety of music and voice options

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some poses not suitable for later stages of pregnancy
  • 🔍 Lack of postpartum/4th trimester content

Bugs and requests

Studio Bloom

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/account issues after app updates
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

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

Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional casting/connectivity issues
  • App crashing for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Postpartum/4th trimester yoga sessions
  • More advanced/challenging prenatal options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Studio Bloom

Subscriptions5
  • Studio Bloom Subscription$28.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$74.993 Months
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  • Studio Bloom Subscription$239.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
5 purchases

Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

Subscriptions5
  • Prenatal Yoga Subscription$12.991 Month
  • All Access Subscription2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Prenatal Yoga Subscription$99.991 Year
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  • All Access Subscription3 variants$99.991 Year
  • All Access Subscription$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Studio Bloom free?
Studio Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog free?
Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Studio Bloom or Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog?
Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog is rated higher. Studio Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.
Do Studio Bloom or Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog have ads?
Neither Studio Bloom nor Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Bloom or Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog?
Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, and Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog every 11 days. Most recently, Studio Bloom was updated on November 2, 2026 and Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog on November 3, 2026.

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