Comparison

VB METHOD vs Time Under Tension

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

Head to head
About

VB METHOD

This app offers a core-focused, athletic approach to fitness, blending pilates, weights, and cardio for a stronger, toned physique. It provides expert guidance, a vast library of workouts, and community support to ensure effective and safe training.

Highlights
  • Core-focused athletic pilates
  • Pilates, weights, and cardio blend
  • Unlimited access to 500+ workouts
  • New programs and challenges monthly
  • Mindfulness and meditation sessions
  • Live streams and workshops
  • Community support and accountability
Features
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VB METHOD is a core-focused, athletic approach to pilates. Our powerful formula combines pilates, weights, and cardio in order to create a stronger, balanced, & toned physique, without draining your energy, time, or nervous system. With our detailed and expert guidance, you are guaranteed to properly connect with your muscles and work from a place of safety without wasting another second doing workouts incorrectly. The Membership Includes: •Unlimited Access to 600 + Workouts for Every Level: Pilates, Weights, Cardio, Yoga, and more •New PROGRAMS & CHALLENGES Every Month - to keep you progressing! •Weekly Schedules for every level and schedule •Mindfulness + Meditation to regulate your nervous system •Bi-Weekly Live Streams with replays available •30-Day Calendar Feature to keep your practice organized •Bi-Monthly Technique Workshops with Q&A •Exclusive Community to keep you accountable, connect with V and like-minded women •Meal Plan & Nutrition Guides (annual membership) •Recipes—> Healthy, Delicious, Easy to Make (annual membership) •Discounts on Branded Equipment (15% OFF) (annual membership) •First Dibs & Discounts on Exclusive Offers (annual membership) --- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. VB 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 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. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://vbmethod.uscreen.io/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://vbmethod.uscreen.io/pages/privacy-policy

About

Time Under Tension

This app fuses Pilates-inspired movements with strength training and cardio, focusing on tempo to engage different muscle fibers. It offers on-demand videos and online or in-person classes to provide a full-body workout.

Highlights
  • Pilates-inspired movements
  • Strength training and cardio fusion
  • Tempo-focused workouts
  • Engages fast and slow twitch muscle fibers
  • On-demand video classes
  • Online and in-person class options
Features
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Time Under Tension by Kelly Cole combines pilates inspired movements fused with strength training and cardio. With an acute focus on tempo, you will work both fast and slow twitch muscle fibers for a truly full body burn. Think slow and fast movements, both designed to elevate your heart rate. Subscribe to watch videos on demand and take online or in person classes.

Screenshots

VB METHOD4 screens
Time Under Tension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Under Tension at none against VB METHOD's 4. VB METHOD's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (151 vs 16). On price, rating, ads 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. VB METHOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $32.00 per month. Time Under Tension asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VB METHOD against 4.8 for Time Under Tension. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB METHOD has 151 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of VB METHOD's written reviews are positive against 88% of Time Under Tension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, Time Under Tension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VB METHOD versus Time Under Tension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB METHODTime Under Tension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (151 ratings) — better4.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews99.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better16
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVB FIT METHOD LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

VB METHOD

All ratings151 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive99.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.0%

Time Under Tension

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

VB METHOD

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Weekly workouts marked as completed despite not being done that week
  • App lacks workout history visibility

Requested features

5 requests
  • Workout history and completion tracking
  • Ability to see which classes are new vs. previously completed
  • More frequent content updates and less repetition
  • Built-in cool-down segments in workouts
  • Additional app features to justify pricing

Time Under Tension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VB METHOD

Subscriptions4
  • VB FIT METHOD Monthly7 Days trial$32.001 Month
  • VB METHOD Monthly$32.001 Month
  • VB FIT METHOD Yearly7 Days trial$279.001 Year
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  • VB METHOD Annual$279.001 Year
None

Time Under Tension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VB METHOD free?
VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Under Tension free?
Time Under Tension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or Time Under Tension?
VB METHOD is rated higher. VB METHOD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Time Under Tension averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do VB METHOD or Time Under Tension have ads?
Neither VB METHOD nor Time Under Tension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or Time Under Tension?
VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and Time Under Tension every 3 months. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on September 20, 2026 and Time Under Tension on September 7, 2026.

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