Comparison

Therabody vs PLAE Perform

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

Head to head
About

Therabody

Enhance athletic performance, recover faster, and improve sleep with personalized guidance. This app leverages AI to create intelligent recovery plans based on your activity data and specific needs, syncing seamlessly with compatible Therabody devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered intelligent recovery planning
  • Activity tracking and wearable syncing
  • Guided routines designed by experts
  • Bluetooth connectivity for advanced device control
  • Personalized recommendations based on needs
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The Therabody app gives you personalized guidance on how to recover faster, enhance athletic performance, reduce tension, and even sleep better with your Therabody products. Based on your unique needs, activity tracking, and now with Coach: Intelligent recovery planning designed to help you perform – and feel – better every day. Once you pair with a compatible Theragun massage gun, SmartGoggles eye and temple massager, SleepMask, RecoveryAir or JetBoots compression pants, WaveRoller, WaveDuo, WaveSolo muscle rollers, ThermBack LED advanced back wrap, or TheraFace PRO LED light and microcurrent facial device, you can start moving towards your fitness, wellness, and skincare goals. A COACH IN YOUR POCKET Powered by AI, Coach by Therabody creates intelligent, personalized recovery plans based on your fitness goals, activity data, and latest scientific research. Designed for Theragun, Coach updates your recovery plan daily with your activities and changing needs. It notifies you in real-time with customized, science-backed recommendations to help you use your Theragun for more effective recovery. ACTIVITY TRACKING AND WEARABLES SYNCING Record activities using your favorite health and fitness wearable devices or apps. You can track runs, walks, hikes, bike rides, workouts, yoga, and dozens more. Just sync the Therabody app with your favorite device including Garmin, Apple Health and Strava, and your activities from your connected wearables will sync in real-time so that you have the most effective recovery plan based on your day. MASSAGE GUN TRACKING Theragun is the only massage gun that syncs your recovery data to a fitness app in real time — tracking therapy types, session length and speed, even when you’re not using the app*. That means you’ll always get credit for your recovery sessions and receive personalized recommendations tailored to your routine.

 GUIDED ROUTINES DESIGNED BY EXPERTS Eliminate any guesswork and explore our library of step-by-step guided routines that show exactly how to use your device, where to use it on your body, and for how long. From recovering your legs after a long run, to relieving that pesky back pain after a long workday, you’ll find the treatment you need, designed by our team of science and physiology experts including physical therapists, trainers, chiropractors, and scientists. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR ADVANCED CONTROLS With Bluetooth connectivity, use the Therabody app to fine-tune your settings with more precise control. Adjust the exact speed of your Theragun, tweak the heat on your SmartGoggles, adjust the LED light for your TheraFace PRO, or soften the vibration of your Wave Roller to provide your body what feels best. Plus, routines will automatically apply any recommended settings and tell you when to switch positions or attachments. *Offline session tracking only available for Theragun PRO Plus, Theragun Prime Plus, Theragun Sense (1st and 2nd Gen), Theragun Prime 6th Gen, and Theragun Mini 3rd Gen.

About

PLAE Perform

This science-based training app offers expertly designed programs for various fitness levels, from enthusiasts to elite athletes. It provides direct coaching access, community engagement, and a comprehensive video library to help users transform their fitness journey and unlock their full potential.

Highlights
  • Expertly designed training programs
  • Direct coaching access
  • Community engagement
  • Comprehensive video library
  • Adaptive progression system
  • Science-based training methods
Features
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Unlock Your Full Potential with PLAE Perform Discover the ultimate science-based training app, crafted by world-renowned strength and conditioning coaches to transform your fitness journey. PLAE Perform empowers everyone, from enthusiasts to elite athletes, to reach new heights. Expertly Designed Programs Choose from four tailored programs, each created by internationally recognized coaches: PERFORMANCE +: Advance training for athletes, LIVING: Circuit-style training for longevity, AIM: High-Performance training for progression, ENDURE: Athletic cardio to better your best. Personalized Journey Direct Coaching Access: Get guidance from PLAE-approved coaches Community Engagement: Connect with peers for motivation Comprehensive Video Library: Master techniques with expert-led videos Adaptive Progression System: Personalized growth, tailored to your pace Train Today, Transform Tomorrow PLAE Perform inspires you to push boundaries, build strength, and unlock your potential. Join a community driven by progress, supported by science. Start your journey now!

Screenshots

Therabody4 screens
PLAE Perform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Therabody at monthly against PLAE Perform's every 19 months. Therabody also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 2). PLAE Perform's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PLAE Perform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Therabody has 7.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Therabody ships an update monthly, PLAE Perform every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Therabody versus PLAE Perform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTherabodyPLAE Perform
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTherabody, Inc.PLAE Vertical Incorporated

Customer experience

Therabody

All ratings7,620 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews510 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative54.1%

PLAE Perform

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Therabody

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update failure
  • Routines freezing mid-session
  • Inability to pair with devices
  • Blank home screen after updates
  • Verification email not received

Requested features

5 requests
  • More detailed muscle targeting
  • Voice guidance for routines
  • Custom routine creation
  • Better Apple Watch integration
  • Specific routines for sports/activities

PLAE Perform

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Therabody

No in-app purchases

None

PLAE Perform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Therabody free?
Therabody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLAE Perform free?
PLAE Perform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Therabody or PLAE Perform?
PLAE Perform is rated higher. Therabody averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while PLAE Perform averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Therabody or PLAE Perform have ads?
Neither Therabody nor PLAE Perform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Therabody or PLAE Perform?
Therabody ships an update monthly, and PLAE Perform every 19 months. Most recently, Therabody was updated on September 24, 2026 and PLAE Perform on June 22, 2026.

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