Comparison

The Birthing Class vs PregActive

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

Head to head
About

The Birthing Class

This app offers comprehensive online video courses and expert support for a positive birthing experience. It covers conception through postpartum, providing guidance on labor, pain management, and nutrition from a team of doulas, fitness experts, and medical professionals.

Highlights
  • Online video courses
  • Expert guidance (doulas, nutritionists, OBGYNs)
  • Pregnancy and birthing process education
  • Labor stages and pain management techniques
  • Partner/parent support
  • Pre & postnatal fitness classes
  • Downloadable resources
Features
Read full description

The Birthing Class Your guide to a healthy, empowering, and positive birthing experience. An online sanctuary dedicated to providing women with essential information and support to feel confident and empowered during this special time. Delivered through a series of online video courses, you will receive support from our carefully curated team of - - Doula’s. - Fitness Experts (Pre & Postnatal Pilates Classes). - Pre & Postnatal Nutritionists. - Lactation Specialists. - OBGYN’s. - Midwives. The Birthing Class' Doulas will guide you through various phases of your pregnancy journey, including conception, pregnancy trimesters, pre-birth, and postpartum. Key topics covered include: - Educational tutorials on the pregnancy and birthing process. - Partner/parent support classes. - Maternal positioning classes. - Stages of labor education. - Breathwork and pain management techniques. - Mental preparation. Additional info: - Billing will occur as a one-off payment that covers access to The Birthing Class platform for one year from the payment date. - Access to the platform will be received immediately upon purchase via email. - Included in your purchase is a downloadable PDF including additional information such as a hospital packing list, a birthing plan template and much more.

About

PregActive

Access a variety of pregnancy and postpartum exercises, including yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Offers a 7-day free trial for premium content, with options for weekly customized fitness programs and educational courses.

Highlights
  • Prenatal Yoga, Pilates, and Strength
  • Postpartum Workouts
  • Week-by-week Trimester Programs
  • Childbirth Preparation Course
  • Pelvic Floor and Core Rehab
  • Customized Weekly Fitness Programs
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Enjoy our free selection of pregnancy and postpartum workouts within the PregActive App including Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Pilates, Prenatal Strength and Postpartum Workouts You can also experience a 7-day free trial of our Premium Membership (and after the trial is finished, upgrade for just $19 per month) to access all of our programs including: - Planning for Pregnancy - 1st Trimester Week by Week Program - 2nd Trimester Week by Week Program - 3rd Trimester Week by Week Program - Child Birth Preparation Course - Pelvic Girdle Pain Specific Program - Pelvic Floor Specific Program - Diastasis Recti Repair Program - Pelvic Organ Prolapse Program - Core Rehab Postpartum - 28 Day Stronger Mama Challenges - 28 Day Pilates Challenge - 5 Day Morning Workout Challenge - 5 Day Cardio and Core Challenge Gain immediate access to all of our innovative online programs all in one subscription exclusively for our Members. You can skip your workout and select one of our education courses to ensure you enjoy a more empowered motherhood. Get a customized weekly pregnancy fitness program. Your body changes each week of your pregnancy and so should your workouts to accommodate your growing body and ever-changing body. You will receive medically-recommended education courses, workouts, expert interviews throughout your pregnancy and postpartum recovery. And get the most comprehensive birth preparation course online. One subscription is all you need. No joining fee, no long term contracts, cancel anytime. Choose a membership option (monthly, quarterly or annual) all including a 7-day free trial and sign up now. Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician or health care provider before beginning any new exercise regimen. By participating in this workout video, you agree to do so at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety. Stop if you have any pain or discomfort, bleeding, chest pain or shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. PregActive Pty. Ltd. are not liable in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs or expenses suffered by you in relation to this video or its content. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Birthing Class4 screens
PregActive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PregActive at freemium against The Birthing Class's paid. The Birthing Class's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Birthing Class against 5.0 for PregActive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Birthing Class ships an update every 10 days, PregActive every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Birthing Class versus PregActive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Birthing ClassPregActive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Pilates Class Online, LLCPregActive Pty Ltd

Customer experience

The Birthing Class

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PregActive

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Birthing Class

No in-app purchases

None

PregActive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Birthing Class free?
The Birthing Class is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PregActive free?
PregActive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Birthing Class or PregActive?
The Birthing Class and PregActive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The Birthing Class or PregActive have ads?
Neither The Birthing Class nor PregActive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Birthing Class or PregActive?
The Birthing Class ships an update every 10 days, and PregActive every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Birthing Class was updated on October 30, 2026 and PregActive on October 30, 2026.

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