Comparison

ORRO vs THE LEX | EFFECT

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

Head to head
About

ORRO

Access a wide range of fitness and self-care classes, including Pilates, yoga, boxing, and meditation, through live and on-demand options. Receive personalized weekly schedules and enjoy early access to events with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Pilates, barre, yoga, boxing, dance cardio
  • Meditation and sound baths
  • Custom weekly schedules
  • Early access to events
  • New classes added monthly
Features
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The best in fitness + self care, all in one place. Get unlimited access to hundreds of hand-selected instructors and studios through live and on-demand classes, including Pilates, barre, yoga, boxing, sculpt, dance cardio, meditation, sound baths + more. Membership includes: • Unlimited access to live + on-demand classes • 30+ new classes added monthly • A custom-curated weekly workout + self-care schedule • Early access to in-person events ORRO was created by Elizabeth Endres + Dale Borchiver from Sweats and the City. As experts in the fitness + wellness space, the duo started their blog with the goal of helping others live a healthier, happier lifestyle. ORRO was developed with the same goal in mind: helping our community establish a daily routine (centered around both physical and mental health) to become the best version of themselves. To access all features and content you can subscribe to ORRO: Workouts + Wellness 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://www.watch.orroapp.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.watch.orroapp.com/privacy

About

THE LEX | EFFECT

Experience highly effective, low-impact sculpt classes from anywhere, live or on-demand. Transform your mind and body with workouts designed for real results and deeper body connection. Access hundreds of classes with minimal space and equipment.

Highlights
  • Live and On-Demand Classes
  • Categorized by Duration, Body Part, Equipment
  • Minimal Space and Equipment Required
  • Over 300+ Classes Added Weekly
  • Pre/Post Natal Workouts
  • Programs, Challenges, and Meditations
  • Monthly Calendars and Community
Features
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Highly effective, low-impact, mat-based sculpt classes that you can do from anywhere - LIVE and On-Demand. Be prepared to transform your life, mind, and body through movement. These workouts bring real results, and they leave you feeling more connected to your body than ever before. Seamlessly categorized by duration, body part, equipment, beginner, pre/post natal and more. All workouts use minimal space, time, and equipment. They will quickly become your go-to total body workouts that you can stream from anywhere in the world. - Monthly or Annual Subscription - Over 300+ Classes... with new videos added weekly! - Yoga Sculpt and Pilates Based Workouts... ranging from 5 to 50 minutes. - Pre/Post Natal Workouts - Programs & Challenges - Meditations & Special Wellness Content - Monthly Calendars... to keep you on track. - A Wellness-Minded Community... for you to connect with! Alexis Guss is a certified instructor and wellness guide who created THE LEX EFFECT after feeling a void in at-home workout options. Alexis believes that an effective workout does not require an hour of your day, fancy equipment, or a high price tag. She has proven that results come from practicing a consistent method of movement that fits seamlessly into your life. Join TLE today and feel your best!

Screenshots

ORRO4 screens
THE LEX | EFFECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THE LEX | EFFECT at none against ORRO's 2. ORRO's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 29). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. ORRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. THE LEX | EFFECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ORRO against 4.7 for THE LEX | EFFECT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of ORRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of THE LEX | EFFECT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ORRO ships an update every 3 months, THE LEX | EFFECT every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ORRO versus THE LEX | EFFECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterORROTHE LEX | EFFECT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (91 ratings) — better4.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSweats and the City, Inc.Sutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

ORRO

All ratings91 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

THE LEX | EFFECT

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ORRO

Requested features

2 requests
  • Show completed/viewed workouts
  • More pregnancy/postpartum friendly options

THE LEX | EFFECT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ORRO

Subscriptions2
  • ORRO: Workouts Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • ORRO: Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

THE LEX | EFFECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ORRO free?
ORRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THE LEX | EFFECT free?
THE LEX | EFFECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ORRO or THE LEX | EFFECT?
ORRO is rated higher. ORRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while THE LEX | EFFECT averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do ORRO or THE LEX | EFFECT have ads?
Neither ORRO nor THE LEX | EFFECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ORRO or THE LEX | EFFECT?
ORRO ships an update every 3 months, and THE LEX | EFFECT every 5 months. Most recently, ORRO was updated on October 18, 2026 and THE LEX | EFFECT on October 14, 2026.

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