# Studio Bloom vs Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Bloom | Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prenatal-yoga-down-dog/id1504152442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 989 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 89.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Bloom Method Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383552295) | [Yoga Buddhi Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983693693) |

## 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


### Prenatal Yoga | Down Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prenatal-yoga-down-dog/id1504152442)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prenatal Yoga Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| All Access Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Prenatal Yoga Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| All Access Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| All Access Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional casting/connectivity issues
- App crashing for some users

**Requested features**

- Postpartum/4th trimester yoga sessions
- More advanced/challenging prenatal options


## Frequently asked 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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