Comparison

Ganbaru Method vs BMTV

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

Head to head
About

Ganbaru Method

This comprehensive health and fitness app simplifies nutrition and training with customizable programs and expert coaching. It offers a wide range of workout styles, nutrition tracking, and educational content, all within a single, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • 50+ customizable programs
  • 1000s of workouts
  • Custom workout builder
  • Exercise library with videos
  • Nutrition tracking and plans
  • Community access
  • Workout logs and timers
Features
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THE LAST FITNESS APP YOU’LL NEED. Try Ganbaru Method for FREE for 7 days. Ganbaru is an all-encompassing health and fitness app. We’ve removed the guesswork from nutrition and training so you can focus on what really matters: you. Just pick a program, show up, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way. Created to bring you everything you possibly need into just one app. No more toggling between 5 different apps. No more overthinking. No more hard-to-navigate interfaces. One app, endless results. Explore different movement styles, expand your knowledge, and level up with Ganbaru. UNLIMITED ACCESS - 50+ complete and customizable programs & 1000s of workouts from our team of 11 world renowned coaches - RANGE across workouts: from bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid athletics to yoga, calisthenics, and conditioning - Custom workout & program builder to create your own plans. - Easy-to-follow workouts, videos, and an extensive exercise library - In-built app features to make your life easier: timers intuitive workout logs and video demonstrations - Nutrition features like food scanners, nutrition plans, and tracking your stats - Extended learning on nutrition, training, biomechanics, and more - Access to our community and coaches to ask questions, check your form, and celebrate your wins WORKOUT STYLES Build Muscle: Science-based programs covering all your bases with a variety of training splits, volume, intensity and techniques for endless progress. Use them as is, or customize them as templates to create your own journey. Get Stronger: While most programs will get you “stronger”, these feature advanced techniques to rapidly increase your max strength and lift heavier weights as safely as possible. Functional Athleticism: Run, jump, lift and excel across multiple domains of fitness. Designed for first responders and those looking to achieve higher levels of stamina and peak performance. Calisthenics: Bodyweight only training to allow you to build muscle and strength anywhere while unlocking a new level of total body mastery. Flexibility: Move better, feel better, reduce pain and gain stability & strength in new ranges of motion. COACHING TEAM Eugene Teo: Bodybuilding & Physique Development Harriet Roberts: 4x Crossfit Games Athlete, Gymnastic & Athletic Performance Coach David Thurin: Flexibility, Movement Anna Wishnowsky: Gymnastics Strength Jimmy House: BJJ Black Belt, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Elite Powerlifter Carissa Wong: Mobility, Yoga Raphael Gomez: BJJ Brown Belt, Calisthenics, Mobility Dr Pat Davidson: Plyometrics, Sprints & Athletic Development Lucas Hardie: Functional Strength & Mobility Will Crozier: Powerlifting Sharelle Grant: Beginners Strength & Physique Training Whether you're simply looking to train and follow a well-designed program, or want to understand every single detail that goes into developing a plan, you'll find it within Ganbaru. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS You can download the Ganbaru app for free and enjoy a 7-day free trial period. Thereafter, you can cancel your subscription 24 hours before the end of the period and continue using the food tracker and community forums for free. Alternatively, you can purchase a monthly or annual subscription that will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase to access our full features. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store. For full Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, please visit https://join.ganbarumethod.com/terms-of-use/ and https://join.ganbarumethod.com/privacy-policy/.

About

BMTV

Access a vast library of yoga and movement programs, classes, and workouts designed for all levels. Join a supportive community focused on physical and mental wellbeing, with new content added weekly and monthly livestreams.

Highlights
  • Full-length yoga and movement programs
  • Weekly new video additions
  • Livestream classes monthly
  • Seasonal yoga challenges
  • Supportive online community
  • 250+ yoga and movement videos
Features
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Gain access to full-length yoga and movement programs, classes and workouts that meet you every step of the way. Join a community that supports your physical and mental wellbeing. App Features included: -New Videos added every week -Programs for beginners to advanced practitioners -Livestream Classes every Month -Seasonal Yoga and Movement Challenges -Community that supports your growth More than just another yoga or fitness app. Come for the mind-body practice, stay for the transformation. NO GYM? NO PROBLEM Minimize the use of equipment and maximize the greatest tool of all, ones own body. 250+ YOGA AND MOVEMENT VIDEOS Explore a multitude of Classes and Workouts to learn new skills, get stronger, improve mobility, flexibility, mindfullness and wellbeing. STEP BY STEP PROGRAMS Explore world class programs from Brad Terrell to meet your movement and mindfullness goals starting at any level. FIND YOUR TRIBE Connect with thousands of like-minded yogis and movers. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. BMTV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your 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, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.bmovementacademy.com/termsandconditions

Screenshots

Ganbaru Method4 screens
BMTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BMTV at 100% against Ganbaru Method's 59%. BMTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ganbaru Method's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (772 vs 5). 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. Ganbaru Method sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and BMTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BMTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ganbaru Method has 772 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ganbaru Method's written reviews are positive against 100% of BMTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, BMTV every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ganbaru Method versus BMTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGanbaru MethodBMTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (772 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings772 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGanbaru MethodBradley Terrell

Customer experience

Ganbaru Method

All ratings772 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative29.3%

BMTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ganbaru Method

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Workouts not registering as complete
  • Paid content not accessible after purchase
  • Exercise videos not loading properly
  • Syncing issues with other devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom exercises
  • Offline access to workouts and content
  • Better syncing with fitness trackers
  • More personalization and customization options
  • Improved navigation and user experience

BMTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ganbaru Method

Subscriptions8
  • 12 Week Coaching7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription (Legacy)$75.003 Months
Show 5 more
  • 3 Month Subscription7 Days trial$75.003 Months
  • All Programs7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • 6 Month Subscription7 Days trial$150.006 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription (Legacy 1)1 Year trial$239.991 Year
One-time2
  • Access to Single Program$49.99
  • Unlimited$499.99
2 purchases

BMTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Annual Subcription7 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is Ganbaru Method free?
Ganbaru Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BMTV free?
BMTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ganbaru Method or BMTV?
BMTV is rated higher. Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while BMTV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ganbaru Method or BMTV have ads?
Neither Ganbaru Method nor BMTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ganbaru Method or BMTV?
Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and BMTV every 4 months. Most recently, Ganbaru Method was updated on November 3, 2026 and BMTV on November 3, 2026.

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