Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily LIVE-streamed classes
  • Library of 300+ workouts
  • Fresh content added daily
  • Beginner workshops and meditations
  • Available anytime, anywhere
  • Signature Hot 8 classes
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 550+ on-demand classes
  • New classes weekly
  • Offline viewing
  • Quarterly fitness challenges
  • Community forums
  • Monthly calendars
Features
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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

Screenshots

Hot 8 On4 screens
The Glow Method3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hot 8 On ships an update every 4 months, The Glow Method every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hot 8 On versus The Glow Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot 8 OnThe Glow Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1963 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHot 8 Yoga, LLCThe Glow Method LLC

Customer experience

Hot 8 On

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

The Glow Method

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hot 8 On

Subscriptions2
  • Hot 8 On-Demand Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Hot 8 On-Demand Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year
3 purchases

The Glow Method

Subscriptions3
  • The Glow ~ Monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • The Glow ~ Quarterly$99.993 Months
  • The Glow ~ Annual$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Hot 8 On free?
Hot 8 On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Glow Method free?
The Glow Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hot 8 On or The Glow Method?
The Glow Method is rated higher. Hot 8 On averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while The Glow Method averages 5.0 from 63 ratings.
Do Hot 8 On or The Glow Method have ads?
Neither Hot 8 On nor The Glow Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hot 8 On or The Glow Method?
Hot 8 On ships an update every 4 months, and The Glow Method every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hot 8 On was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Glow Method on October 24, 2026.

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