# ORRO vs The Glow Method

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Glow Method at free with in-app purchases against ORRO's subscription. The Glow Method also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). ORRO's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 88%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ORRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and The Glow Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Glow Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of ORRO's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Glow Method's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ORRO ships an update every 3 months, The Glow Method every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORRO | The Glow Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orro-workouts-plus-wellness/id1597878714/reviews) | **[5.0 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-glow-method/id6474456506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 76 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sweats and the City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597878716) | [The Glow Method LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721636127) |

## What reviewers say

### ORRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orro-workouts-plus-wellness/id1597878714)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ORRO: Workouts Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ORRO: Workouts Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent variety of workouts
- 👍 High-quality instructors
- 👍 Convenient for home/travel workouts
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 👍 Live and on-demand class options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music playback issues (requires separate app)
- 🐛 Live classes lack instructor feedback on form

**Requested features**

- Show completed/viewed workouts
- More pregnancy/postpartum friendly options


### The Glow Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-glow-method/id6474456506)

Access over 550 on-demand fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and strength training. New classes are added weekly, with options for offline viewing and community forums. A free 7-day trial is available for new users.

**Highlights:** 550+ on-demand classes, New classes weekly, Offline viewing, Quarterly fitness challenges, Community forums, Monthly calendars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Glow ~ Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| The Glow ~ Quarterly | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| The Glow ~ Annual | $349.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORRO free?

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

### Is The Glow Method free?

The Glow Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ORRO or The Glow Method?

The Glow Method is rated higher. ORRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while The Glow Method averages 5.0 from 63 ratings.

### Do ORRO or The Glow Method have ads?

Neither ORRO nor The Glow Method shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ORRO or The Glow Method?

ORRO ships an update every 3 months, and The Glow Method every 5 weeks. Most recently, ORRO was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Glow Method on October 24, 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.*