Comparison

Metro Rec Plex vs Breathe + Bend

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

Head to head
About

Metro Rec Plex

Features
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The Metro Rec Plex is the premier full-service fitness center and sports complex in the St. Louis Metro East area. Open since early 2017, the Metro Rec Plex has taken advantage of its ideal, easy access location and top tier programs to grow into a one stop fitness facility for the entire family and all levels. Anchored by two indoor swimming pools, two NHL-sized ice rinks and the top of industry weight and cardio equipment, the Metro Rec Plex truly offers something for everybody. In addition, we are home to all McKendree University’s ice hockey and aquatics programs where tomorrow’s professional athletes use our facilities to train and compete. Offering more than 40 group fitness classes ranging from aqua fitness and Zumba to spin and yoga, our training staff will help you achieve your goals in a fun, safe setting. If you’re looking for more of a one-on-one experience, our personal trainers will work with you every step along your fitness journey to ensure proper nutrition, technique and even give you that extra little push every now and then. Our Plex Swim and Plex Skate programs help participants develop (or improve) their swimming and ice-skating skills and provide the opportunity to transition that experience into competitive swim or hockey teams if desired. Designed for all ages and levels of experience, Plex Swim and Plex Skate are unique to the Metro Rec Plex and extremely popular. As part of our commitment to keeping today’s youth active and engaged while benefitting from the many benefits of team competition, we are home to the Metro Rec Plex Seahawks and Southern Illinois Icehawks which are competitive youth swim and hockey leagues. Memberships and daily passes can be purchased for use of the facility and all its features, along with monthly discounts, promotions and other offers Our vision is to be the first-in-class not only in providing state of the art facilities, but in service to all. In order to achieve this vision, we want every person who enters our

About

Breathe + Bend

Browse and book yoga classes, manage your schedule, and purchase class packs or memberships. Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your fitness routine and stay committed to your goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Track upcoming classes
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

Metro Rec Plex4 screens
Breathe + Bend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Breathe + Bend at every 3 weeks against Metro Rec Plex's every 3 months. Metro Rec Plex's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro Rec Plex ships an update every 3 months, Breathe + Bend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Metro Rec Plex versus Breathe + Bend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro Rec PlexBreathe + Bend
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (30 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetro Rec Plex LLCBreathe & bend hot yoga

In-app purchases

None

Metro Rec Plex

No in-app purchases

None

Breathe + Bend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metro Rec Plex free?
Metro Rec Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breathe + Bend free?
Breathe + Bend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metro Rec Plex or Breathe + Bend have ads?
Neither Metro Rec Plex nor Breathe + Bend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metro Rec Plex or Breathe + Bend?
Metro Rec Plex ships an update every 3 months, and Breathe + Bend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metro Rec Plex was updated on October 10, 2026 and Breathe + Bend on October 24, 2026.

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