Comparison

Adrian James vs pliability

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

Head to head
About

Adrian James

This app offers a comprehensive abdominal workout program designed to transform your body. It features video tutorials, an 8-week challenge, and no equipment is needed, allowing you to exercise anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • 18 graded exercises
  • Clear video tutorials
  • Workout mode with randomized levels
  • 8-week challenge
  • No gym equipment required
  • Audio commentary
Features
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Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout has become an international sensation. Download the chart-topping app to transform your body and gain a newfound lust for life. With over one million downloads, and popularised by celebs and sports stars, the Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout is the ultimate abdominal routine. You can exercise anytime, anywhere - no equipment and no internet connection required. Number one in over 50 countries, Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout provides clear video tutorials with an easy-to-follow workout mode to challenge every ability level. Get motivated with the 8-week challenge and earn points for every workout you complete. Where would you like to be 8 weeks from now? If the answer is "In the best shape of my life", download the app and start today. It’s your body. Take control. App features include: • 18 graded exercises to challenge every ability • Clear video tutorials with audio commentary • Helpful tips to guide you through each exercise • Workout mode with randomised levels • Motivational quotes to spur you on • Adrian James 8-week challenge • Absolutely no gym equipment required Also available: • Adrian James Bootcamp • Adrian James High Intensity Interval Training

About

pliability

Improve flexibility, recover faster, and move better with guided routines designed for athletes and everyday users. Access over 1,700 routines, personalized recommendations, and track your progress with on-device mobility assessments. Train anywhere with offline capabilities and integrations with popular health trackers.

Highlights
  • 1,700+ guided stretching and mobility routines
  • Targeted sessions for specific body parts
  • Personalized recommendations
  • On-device mobility assessment
  • Offline routine downloads
  • Integrations with Apple Health, WHOOP, Garmin
  • Breathwork and mindfulness cues
Features
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Improve flexibility, recover faster, and move better with pliability - the Official Stretching Partner of HYROX and the mobility app trusted by elite athletes. pliability is your daily stretching, mobility, and flexibility coach. Guided routines help you loosen tight hips, relieve back pain, increase range of motion, and build consistent recovery into your training - for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone who sits too much. ■ WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE PLIABILITY + Trusted by Tia-Clair Toomey, Laura Horvath, Jake Dearden and thousands of gyms worldwide + Official Stretching Partner of HYROX + Featured by Runner's World, Men's Health, Well+Good, and Inc. Magazine + 1,700+ guided stretching and mobility routines + Programs built by world-class coaches and physical therapists ■ WHAT YOU GET + Daily stretching routines, 12–20 minutes each + Targeted sessions for hips, back, shoulders, hamstrings, and neck + Recovery flows to reduce muscle soreness after workouts + Deep flexibility programs - splits, backbends, overhead mobility + Yoga-inspired mobility flows for every level + No equipment required - start instantly ■ PERSONALIZED TO YOU + Recommended sessions built around the areas you care about, refreshed every week + Set your session length before you start: short, medium, or long + Ask in your own words: "15 minute hip opener before a run" + Save favorites and build your own sessions ■ BUILT FOR EVERY ATHLETE + HYROX, CrossFit & functional fitness + Running, cycling & endurance sports + Weightlifting & strength training + Golf, swimming & combat sports + Yoga, Pilates & general wellness ■ MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS (iPhone + iPad) Our Mobility Test uses advanced on-device technology to measure your active range of motion. + Personalized 3-minute assessment + Detailed report with custom stretching recommendations + Track improvement over weeks and months ■ TRAIN ANYWHERE + Stream on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or AirPlay + Download any routine for offline sessions + Short sessions fit any schedule ■ CONNECTS TO YOUR DATA + Syncs with WHOOP, Garmin, and Apple Health + See how mobility work affects your recovery scores + Build smarter recovery into your training load ■ MIND-BODY FOCUS + Breathwork and mindfulness cues in every session + Calm your nervous system while you move + Build a stretching habit that actually sticks Ready to move better? Download pliability and start your 7-day free trial. Get the full library of stretching, mobility, yoga, and recovery routines - trusted by HYROX, CrossFit champions, and athletes who train for performance. Stretch. Move. Recover. pliability move more human.™ Terms of Service: https://pliability.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://pliability.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Adrian James4 screens
pliability4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: pliability at Free against Adrian James's $3.99. pliability also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 347). Adrian James's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating 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

pliability is free to download; Adrian James costs $3.99 up front. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Adrian James 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 Adrian James against 4.8 for pliability. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 347, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Adrian James's written reviews are positive against 41% of pliability's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adrian James ships an update every 2 months, pliability every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Adrian James versus pliability: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdrian Jamespliability
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (347 ratings) — better4.8 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings34710K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB265 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdrian James Nutrition Ltd.pliability, LLC

Customer experience

Adrian James

All ratings347 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.8%

pliability

All ratings10,158 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews558 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Adrian James

From 347 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🔥 Effective ab workouts
  • 💪 Challenging but manageable
  • 🎉 Motivating and results-driven
  • 🤩 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔇 Audio problems
  • 🔄 Outdated or lack of updates
  • 📱 Not optimized for newer devices

pliability

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Life-changing for mobility and recovery
  • 👍 Consistent daily routines
  • 🧘‍♀️ Meditative and calming experience
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for athletes and active individuals
  • 🔍 Detailed mobility assessment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Intrusive and repetitive voiceover
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options
  • 📚 Repetitive and limited exercise selection

Bugs and requests

Adrian James

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on launch
  • Workouts not loading properly
  • Custom workouts getting stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Apple Fitness
  • More exercise variety
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Progress tracking and syncing across devices

pliability

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription easily
  • Recurring charges even after cancellation
  • Mobility assessment not accurately detecting issues
  • Syncing issues between app and website
  • Airplay and Chromecast functionality not working reliably

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to mute or adjust volume of voiceover and music separately
  • More personalized and adaptive mobility programs based on assessment
  • Integration with Apple Health and other fitness tracking platforms
  • Improved navigation and search functionality
  • Offline mode for routines

In-app purchases

None

Adrian James

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

pliability

Subscriptions2
  • Athlete Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Athlete Annual Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Adrian James free?
Adrian James costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is pliability free?
pliability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adrian James or pliability?
Adrian James is rated higher. Adrian James averages 4.9 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while pliability averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do Adrian James or pliability have ads?
pliability shows ads; Adrian James does not.
Which is updated more often, Adrian James or pliability?
Adrian James ships an update every 2 months, and pliability every 6 days. Most recently, Adrian James was updated on November 1, 2026 and pliability on November 5, 2026.

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