Thrive by Katie vs Choosing Her
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive by Katie
This app offers a comprehensive women's fitness and wellness experience with diverse workout programs, simple nutrition guidance, and an exclusive community for support. It caters to various fitness levels and goals, including prenatal and postnatal care, with effective and efficient routines.
- Pilates, strength, and weight loss programs
- Prenatal & postnatal workouts
- Home & gym workout options
- Video demonstrations
- Activity & progress tracking
- Healthy recipes with macronutrient breakdowns
- Exclusive community support
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Thrive is more than just a workout app—it’s a women’s fitness and wellness community designed to help you become the strongest, healthiest, and most confident version of yourself. Whether you’re into Pilates, strength training, weight loss workouts, or prenatal/postnatal fitness, there’s a program built just for you. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym—every workout is designed to be effective, efficient, and empowering so you can train with confidence and see real results. Workouts for Every Woman - Pilates, Strength Training & Weight Loss Programs to fit your goals - Prenatal & Postnatal Workouts for pregnancy & postpartum recovery - Home & Gym Workouts – Choose what fits your lifestyle - Daily Workout Categories (Upper Body, Lower Body, Abs, No Equipment & More) - Full Video Demonstrations to take the guesswork out of your training - Activity & Progress Tracking to stay motivated Nutrition & Healthy Eating Made Simple - Easy, Delicious Recipes with step-by-step instructions - Macronutrient Breakdowns to support your goals - Daily Featured Meal to keep healthy eating fun and exciting Thrive’s Exclusive Community – Your Support System - Ask questions & connect with Katie and other members - Share your progress, workouts & favorite recipes - Learn from expert guides on fitness, nutrition & wellness topics Ready to Start Your Journey? Join thousands of women worldwide who are thriving! Get started with a 7-day free trial and unlock full access to workouts, meal plans & community support. Download Thrive by Katie today and take the first step toward becoming your best self! Monthly Premium membership is an auto-renewal monthly subscription for $14.99 Yearly Premium membership is an auto-renewal yearly subscription for $114.99. Payment is handled by your iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://thrive.web.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://thrive.web.app/privacy_policy
Choosing Her
This app offers quick, low-impact home workouts designed for busy mothers. It provides a daily, pre-selected workout to eliminate decision fatigue, with options ranging from 5 to 45 minutes. The program is created by a mom for moms, focusing on consistency even with limited time.
- Daily pre-selected workouts
- Workouts from 5-45 minutes
- No gym or equipment needed
- Kid-friendly exercises
- Low-impact routines
- Free 7-day trial
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Workouts for busy moms who want to feel like themselves again, even when they only have 5 minutes. Whatever time you have, there's a workout that fits. Try free for 7 days. HOW IT WORKS Open the app. Your workout is ready. Chosen for the time you have today. No scrolling through dozens of options. Just press start. WHAT'S INSIDE • Workouts from 5 to 60 minutes • At home and gym workouts • Workouts that fit into real life • Walks, stretches, bike rides and more. It all counts. • A supportive community of moms who understand FOR THE DAYS THAT DON'T GO TO PLAN Some days, you barely have a minute to yourself. We made this for those days. Come back whenever you're ready. You don't have to catch up or start over. Just pick up where you are. MADE FOR REAL LIFE Motherhood changes everything. Your days look different. Your time feels different. And somewhere along the way, it can be easy to lose touch with yourself. Choosing Her was created for this season of life. For the mom figuring out who she is now, who wants to feel strong for her babies and have something that's just for her. You don't need a perfect schedule. You just need a little time. And it all counts. A COMMUNITY FOR MOMS Choosing Her is more than a place to work out. We're creating a community where moms can come as they are and feel understood. A place to find encouragement and connection, especially when motherhood feels a little lonely. Come for the movement. Stay for the community. WHAT MOMS SAY “I can do a shorter workout when that's all I have time for. I've been so much more consistent and I'm definitely getting stronger.” - Emma “Choosing Her is the first thing I've found that actually works with my life. I feel stronger and actually look forward to working out.” - Brittany “Now if I miss a workout, I just get back to it. I don't feel nearly as guilty, and I've actually been able to stick with it.” - Sarah START FREE 7 days free. Cancel anytime. Start today. Even 5 minutes is enough. Need help? We're here. help@oliviaostrom.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Choosing Her at free with in-app purchases against Thrive by Katie's subscription. Thrive by Katie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (432 vs 39). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Thrive by Katie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Choosing Her sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 — 4.9 for Thrive by Katie against 4.9 for Choosing Her. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrive by Katie has 432 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Thrive by Katie ships an update weekly, Choosing Her every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrive by Katie | Choosing Her |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (432 ratings) — better | 4.9 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 432 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 417 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katharine Yovin | Olivia Ostrom Fitness Inc. |
Customer experience
Thrive by Katie
Choosing Her
In-app purchases
Thrive by Katie
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription$114.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$189.991 Year
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$229.991 Year
Choosing Her
- Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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