Comparison

VB METHOD vs The Mat Room

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

The Mat Room

Access three signature training methods combining Pilates, weightlifting, and cardio for strength building, fat burning, and muscle sculpting. Suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced.

Highlights
  • Three signature training methods
  • Pilates principles integrated
  • Weightlifting strategies included
  • Heart-elevating movement
  • Strength building focus
  • Fat burning workouts
  • Muscle sculpting
Features
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The Mat Room Studio by Sadielee Thomas is all about getting you real results wherever you are. With The Mat Room’s three signature training methods, Power Define, Sweaty Sculpt, and Flow Sculpt, you won’t need any other class. Combining Pilates principles with weightlifting strategies and heart-elevating movement, each session is designed to help you build strength, burn fat, and sculpt lean, balanced muscle. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take it to the next level, there’s a method for you and a challenge for every level.

Screenshots

VB METHOD4 screens
The Mat Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Mat Room at none against VB METHOD's 4. VB METHOD's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. VB METHOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $32.00 per month. The Mat Room 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 5.0 for The Mat Room. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB METHOD has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, The Mat Room every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VB METHOD versus The Mat Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB METHODThe Mat Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (153 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews99.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVB FIT METHOD LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

VB METHOD

All ratings153 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive99.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.0%

The Mat Room

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Mat Room

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

The Mat Room

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VB METHOD free?
VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Mat Room free?
The Mat Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or The Mat Room?
The Mat Room is rated higher. VB METHOD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while The Mat Room averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VB METHOD or The Mat Room have ads?
Neither VB METHOD nor The Mat Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or The Mat Room?
VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and The Mat Room every 7 months. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Mat Room on October 30, 2026.

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