Hot 8 On vs The Glow Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hot 8 On
Access a vast library of on-demand yoga and workout classes, including daily live-streamed sessions. Explore over 300 workouts, workshops, and meditations suitable for all levels, with fresh content added daily. Practice anytime, anywhere, and discover new ways to challenge your body.
- Daily LIVE-streamed classes
- Library of 300+ workouts
- Fresh content added daily
- Beginner workshops and meditations
- Available anytime, anywhere
- Signature Hot 8 classes
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LA's hottest yoga and workout studio, now available on-demand. Hot 8 On-Demand is one of the only online fitness platforms that offers daily LIVE-streamed classes plus access to a library of 300+ workouts and workshops you can take anytime, anywhere. We upload fresh content to the platform daily, so you'll always have new classes to keep your body guessing. Whether you are new to yoga or have practiced for years, we've got you covered. Our extensive library consists of a variety of content from our Hot 8 signature classes to short bootcamps and beginner workshops to meditations — all available at the touch of a button and on your own schedule. What are you waiting for? It's time to ignite the fire within. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Hot 8 On-Demand on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://ondemand.hot8yoga.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://ondemand.hot8yoga.com/privacy
The Glow Method
Access over 550 on-demand fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and strength training. New classes are added weekly, with options for offline viewing and community forums. A free 7-day trial is available for new users.
- 550+ on-demand classes
- New classes weekly
- Offline viewing
- Quarterly fitness challenges
- Community forums
- Monthly calendars
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Your first 7 days are on us! Join to access 550+ vinyasa, pilates, barre, yoga sculpt, strength, cardio, yin, or meditation classes anytime, anywhere. With so many styles to choose from, you'll always find the class that matches your vibe. APP FEATURES: ⟶ 3x new on-demand classes every week, plus one live community class a month. ⟶ Search the on-demand library by class length, equipment, target areas + more. ⟶ Quarterly challenges designed with specific goals in mind, such as our Cycle Sync or Advance Your Asana series. ⟶ Community forums to stay in touch + ask questions. ⟶ Download classes for offline viewing. ⟶ Monthly calendars to keep you on track. ⟶ Curated playlists to set the mood for each practice. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. The Glow Method 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. Terms of Service: https://move.theglowmethod.co/pages/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://move.theglowmethod.co/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Glow Method at every 5 weeks against Hot 8 On's every 4 months. The Glow Method also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (63 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hot 8 On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and The Glow Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Glow Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Hot 8 On's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Glow Method's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hot 8 On ships an update every 4 months, The Glow Method every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hot 8 On | The Glow Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hot 8 Yoga, LLC | The Glow Method LLC |
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Hot 8 On
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In-app purchases
Hot 8 On
- Hot 8 On-Demand Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Hot 8 On-Demand Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year
The Glow Method
- The Glow ~ Monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
- The Glow ~ Quarterly$99.993 Months
- The Glow ~ Annual$349.991 Year
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