# VB METHOD vs RENEW with Riva

The clearest difference is monetization model: RENEW with Riva at free with in-app purchases against VB METHOD's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VB METHOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $32.00 per month and RENEW with Riva sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 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 VB METHOD against 5.0 for RENEW with Riva. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of VB METHOD's written reviews are positive against 100% of RENEW with Riva's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VB METHOD | RENEW with Riva |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-method/id1577330189/reviews) | **[5.0 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renew-with-riva/id6443690502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 99.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VB FIT METHOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577330191) | [Breakthrough Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378613361) |

## What reviewers say

### VB METHOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-method/id1577330189)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VB FIT METHOD Monthly | $32.00 | per month |
| VB METHOD Monthly | $32.00 | per month |
| VB FIT METHOD Yearly | $279.00 | per year |
| VB METHOD Annual | $279.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly effective pilates and strength fusion workouts
- 🎯 Exceptional cueing and detailed form guidance
- 📱 User-friendly app interface and navigation
- 🎬 Extensive variety of workout options and lengths
- ⏱️ Time-efficient workouts with minimal equipment needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Instructor can be sassy in responses to inquiries
- 🔢 Counting errors during exercises (doing more/less than stated)
- 📊 Limited workout history tracking features
- 🔁 Repetitive content in weekly workout rotations
- 💰 App features don't justify the subscription price

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### RENEW with Riva

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renew-with-riva/id6443690502)

Access a wide range of yoga, mindful movement, and wellness classes. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, find programs to improve flexibility, strength, and reduce stress. Practice anytime, anywhere, with offline access and community support.

**Highlights:** Yoga, Pilates, Sculpt, Mobility, Meditation classes, Programs, sequences, tutorials, and challenges, Specialized classes with guest instructors, Filter and search by category, difficulty, or duration, Offline class downloads, Activity tracking and personal logs, Community section and daily affirmations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50% off monthly subscriptions | $7.49 | per month |
| 30% off monthly subscriptions | $10.49 | per month |
| Riva g Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription - SALE | $37.49 | per 6 months |
| 50% off yearly subscriptions | $69.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| 30% off yearly subscriptions | $104.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VB METHOD free?

VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RENEW with Riva free?

RENEW with Riva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or RENEW with Riva?

RENEW with Riva is rated higher. VB METHOD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while RENEW with Riva averages 5.0 from 55 ratings.

### Do VB METHOD or RENEW with Riva have ads?

Neither VB METHOD nor RENEW with Riva shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or RENEW with Riva?

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and RENEW with Riva monthly. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on September 20, 2026 and RENEW with Riva on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*