Comparison

Studio Bloom vs Good for the Swole

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

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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

Good for the Swole

This app offers guided workout videos for all stages of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It focuses on strengthening the body safely and effectively, with exercises designed to reduce pregnancy discomforts, aid in labor, and promote postpartum healing.

Highlights
  • Follow-along workout videos
  • Trimester-specific programs
  • Postpartum recovery routines
  • Diastasis recti rehabilitation
  • Core strengthening exercises
  • Birth preparation workouts
  • Weekly new workout additions
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Your complete pre & postnatal workout program to safely and effectively guide you through all stages of motherhood! These follow along, at home workout videos are all designed to strengthen your body for pregnancy, for delivery, and for a smooth recovery postpartum. Becky Burgess is a mother to 3 little ones, and completely understands the challenges women go through as busy mothers. She is a certified trainer, women's fitness specialist, and pre/postnatal fitness specialist. She has guided thousands of women through their pregnancies and postpartum journeys, and has helped them feel strong, confident, and empowered throughout the process. The workout videos are divided into sections to help you through whatever stage you are in, with new workouts added to the library weekly! Workouts are broken down into: **First Trimester **Second Trimester **Third Trimester **Postpartum Recovery **Postpartum **Diastasis Recti We focus on strengthening the body from the INSIDE out! All workouts are specifically tailored for the women's body during the pre/postnatal stage, and are designed to help your body function the way it's supposed to! They help reduce the common aches & pains of pregnancy, help you push effectively during labor, help restore your core postpartum, help prevent incontinence, help heal abdominal separation, and help strengthen your body at the same time! EXAMPLE OF WORKOUTS: **Cardio HIIT **Legs + Booty **Upper Body + Deep Core **Hip Mobility **Low Abs + Pelvic Floor **Posture Back + Arms **Glutes + Inner/Outer Thighs **Birth Prep **Postpartum Recovery **Diastasis Recti Rehab **How to Engage the Deep Core **Breastfeeding Stretches Becky guides you through proper form, breathing techniques, deep core engagement, how to modify if you need to, and keeps you motivated as you go through the workouts together. The workouts are quick and effective, require only a set of dumbbells and a stability ball, and are all designed for you to get the MOST out of your exercise, and then get on with your day! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Good for the Swole on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms and Conditions : https://app.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/3fh4q6nr Privacy Policy : https://app.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/gofi0tr1

Screenshots

Studio Bloom4 screens
Good for the Swole3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Studio Bloom at none against Good for the Swole's shown. Good for the Swole's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Good for the Swole sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Good for the Swole holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 989 and 637 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Studio Bloom's written reviews are positive against 99% of Good for the Swole's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, Good for the Swole every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Studio Bloom versus Good for the Swole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio BloomGood for the Swole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (989 ratings)5.0 (637 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews99.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings989 — better637
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperThe Bloom Method OnlineGood for the Swole, LLC

Customer experience

Studio Bloom

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

Good for the Swole

All ratings547 ratings
Positive99.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%

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

Good for the Swole

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Good for the Swole

Subscriptions1
  • Good for the Swole Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Studio Bloom free?
Studio Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good for the Swole free?
Good for the Swole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Studio Bloom or Good for the Swole?
Good for the Swole is rated higher. Studio Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Good for the Swole averages 5.0 from 637 ratings.
Do Studio Bloom or Good for the Swole have ads?
Good for the Swole shows ads; Studio Bloom does not.
Which is updated more often, Studio Bloom or Good for the Swole?
Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, and Good for the Swole every 5 weeks. Most recently, Studio Bloom was updated on November 2, 2026 and Good for the Swole on November 3, 2026.

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