# Studio Bloom vs The V

The clearest difference is monetization model: The V at free with in-app purchases against Studio Bloom's subscription. The V also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Studio Bloom's advantage is ratings volume (986 vs 66) and device support (5 vs 1). 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 The V sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 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 4.8 for The V. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Bloom has 986 ratings behind it against 66, 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 100% of The V's.

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, The V every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Bloom | The V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296/reviews) | [4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-v-hive/id6749281626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **986** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Bloom Method Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383552295) | [The Vagina Whisperer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829817776) |

## 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


### The V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-v-hive/id6749281626)

This app offers guided pelvic floor and core workouts designed by a physical therapist. It provides programs for various life stages including prenatal, postpartum, menopause, and specific pelvic floor conditions. Workouts are short, flexible, and require minimal equipment.

**Highlights:** Expert-designed pelvic floor and core programs, Trimester-specific prenatal workouts, Postpartum recovery and rebuilding routines, Targeted routines for pelvic floor conditions, Live Q&A sessions with experts, Short, flexible workouts (5-30 minutes), Progressive training plans

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $29.00 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $69.00 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $249.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Bloom free?

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

### Is The V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studio Bloom or The V?

Studio Bloom and The V are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 986 and 66 ratings respectively.

### Do Studio Bloom or The V have ads?

Neither Studio Bloom nor The V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studio Bloom or The V?

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, and The V every 9 days. Most recently, Studio Bloom was updated on September 26, 2026 and The V on September 22, 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.*