Comparison

Ganbaru Method vs Becoming Balance Studio

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

Becoming Balance Studio

Access a vast library of yoga, meditation, and movement classes for all levels. Learn traditional practices and modern functional movement techniques with expert guidance. Track your progress and customize your experience to build a balanced life.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of full-length classes
  • Guided meditations
  • Breath-work and asana tutorials
  • Traditional Hatha and functional movement
  • In-depth anatomy and physiology
  • Customizable content filters
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Access hundreds of full-length classes, guided meditations, basic breath-work, asana tutorials, and other educational videos, with new content added every week. WHY CHOOSE BECOMING BALANCE? • Comprehensive approach and expert guidance for all levels • Study asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation • Learn to master inversions and arm balances • Build skills to gracefully deal with stressful situations • Develop a meaningful meditation practice • Find the tools you need to work towards your version of a balanced life. TRADITIONAL YOGA + MODERN FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT Known for their unique fusion of traditional hatha and functional movement, Rama and Shakti offer an engaging All-Levels approach to personal improvement. With an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology, our instructors are able to offer easier modification. PRACTICE and STUDY Yoga is 99% practice, and 1% theory. Yoga is all about regular practice, but do not underestimate the importance of that 1% theory! Inside the app, Rama and Shakti share workshop style sessions and lectures designed to serve as the backbone for your continued development! The B.B. library features a diverse selection of videos, including: • Traditional Hatha • Handstand-Specific Conditioning • Ido Portal-Style Movement • Back-Bending for Well-Being • Meditation and Mindfulness • Chanting and the Science of Sound • Pranayama and Proper Relaxation • Nutrition and Yogic Diet CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE - Use custom filters to choose which types of content you are able to browse and track your progress with favorite and recent classes. INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY - Have questions or need help? We are here to serve! Connect with our instructors directly through Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. With questions about the app, contact our team at info@danielrama.com. TERMS & PRIVACY Use of the Becoming Balance app is subject to your agreement with our Privacy Policy/Terms of Service. Becoming Balance’s Privacy Policy: https://www.becomingbalance.studio/privacy Becoming Balance’s Terms of Service: https://www.becomingbalance.studio/terms CONTACT Support: info@danielrama.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007780539551 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielrama_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVW3LHW6dXTqlog3iQ7ULQ

Screenshots

Ganbaru Method4 screens
Becoming Balance Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Becoming Balance Studio at 100% against Ganbaru Method's 59%. Becoming Balance Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ganbaru Method's advantage is ratings volume (772 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Becoming Balance Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Becoming Balance Studio 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 3, 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 Becoming Balance Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, Becoming Balance Studio every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ganbaru Method versus Becoming Balance Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGanbaru MethodBecoming Balance Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (772 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings772 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGanbaru MethodDOYOU Media

Customer experience

Ganbaru Method

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

Becoming Balance Studio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Becoming Balance Studio

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
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  • 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
None

Becoming Balance Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ganbaru Method free?
Ganbaru Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Becoming Balance Studio free?
Becoming Balance Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ganbaru Method or Becoming Balance Studio?
Becoming Balance Studio is rated higher. Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while Becoming Balance Studio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Ganbaru Method or Becoming Balance Studio have ads?
Neither Ganbaru Method nor Becoming Balance Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ganbaru Method or Becoming Balance Studio?
Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and Becoming Balance Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ganbaru Method was updated on November 3, 2026 and Becoming Balance Studio on November 3, 2026.

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