The V vs 1% Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The V
This app offers guided pelvic floor and core workouts designed by a physical therapist. It provides programs for various life stages including prenatal, postpartum, menopause, and specific pelvic floor conditions. Workouts are short, flexible, and require minimal equipment.
- Expert-designed pelvic floor and core programs
- Trimester-specific prenatal workouts
- Postpartum recovery and rebuilding routines
- Targeted routines for pelvic floor conditions
- Live Q&A sessions with experts
- Short, flexible workouts (5-30 minutes)
- Progressive training plans
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Build Confidence from the Inside Out: Pelvic Floor & Core Workouts Take control of your core and pelvic health with an expert-designed app created by board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with decades of clinical experience, Dr. Sara Reardon PT, DTW, WCS (aka The Vagina Whisperer). This comprehensive workout app goes far beyond traditional fitness routines. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, navigating menopause, managing pelvic floor dysfunction, or simply looking to build a stronger, more connected core, this app offers a guided and empowering experience no matter your age, life stage, or fitness level. About the the The V-Hive App Pelvic Floor & Core Programs for Every Stage • Prenatal Programs: Safe, trimester-specific workouts to support your growing body and prepare your pelvic floor and core for birth. • Postpartum Recovery: Gentle progressions to help heal, restore, and rebuild after birth—whether weeks, months, or years postpartum. • Menopause & Beyond: Age-appropriate strengthening to manage changes in hormones and pelvic health. • Pelvic Floor Conditions: Targeted routines for prolapse, incontinence, painful sex, diastasis recti, and more. • Live Q&A sessions: Join members for live sessions with Dr. Sara and other women’s health experts Expert-Guided Workouts • Led by Dr. Sara along with several pelvic floor certified instructors —feel like you’re getting a 1:1 PT session from the comfort of your home. • Clear, supportive instruction that teaches proper form, breathwork, and activation techniques. • Education-driven: Understand why each movement matters, not just how to do it. Progressive Training Plans • Personalized pelvic floor workout plans based on your specific stage of life and symptoms • Easy-to-follow daily and weekly routines from beginner to advanced levels. • Learn how to integrate diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation, and pelvic floor awareness. Short & Flexible Workouts • 300+ Workouts range from 5 to 30 minutes with minimal equipment needed. • Save your favorite workouts and track your progress over time. • Access to all new workouts and programs at no additional cost. Why This App Works This isn’t just another fitness app. It’s a pelvic health revolution designed to help you: • Rebuild core strength after pregnancy, birth, menopause or surgery. • Reduce leaks, pressure, pain, and prolapse. • Prevent common pelvic floor issues with proactive education, workouts and video tips. • Feel confident and connected in your body. Download now and start your journey toward better pelvic floor and core health—one breath, squeeze, and rep at a time. About the Creator Widely known online as The Vagina Whisperer, Dr. Sara has over twenty years as a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist. She is the author of national best-selling book Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage and a passionate advocate for pelvic health education.Sara has helped millions learn about pelvic floor care through her viral videos, online programs, and now—this groundbreaking app. Payment for this plan will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The membership will automatically renew at the applicable price and frequency (i.e., monthly, quarterly or annually) (exclusive of taxes) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. By completing your purchase, you certify that you are at least 18 years old and that you understand and agree to the Terms of Service (https://thevagwhisperer.com/terms-of-use/) and acknowledge the Privacy Policy (https://thevagwhisperer.com/privacy-policy/). Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Setting in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. A user that cancels during a subscription month will not be charged for the following month.
1% Method
This app helps you build lasting healthy habits by focusing on small, science-backed changes. It uses an AI coach to create a personalized plan that adapts to your life, scaling back when needed and unlocking new habits as you succeed.
- AI-powered personalized coaching
- Science-backed habit introduction
- Adaptive plan adjustments
- 5-stage notification escalation
- Voice input for natural interaction
- Hydration tracking
- Achievement badges and progression ranks
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1% Method: Kill Bad Habits You don't have a fitness problem. You have a habit problem. Years of sitting, snacking, skipping movement, and poor sleep don't break you overnight. They compound. Slowly. Silently. Until one day you realize you're tired all the time, your back hurts, and you can't remember the last time you felt strong. The fitness industry sells you 30-day transformations and miracle routines. They don't work. Research proves it: 80% of health app users disengage within weeks. 50% are gone by month two. 1% Method is different. It's built on 17 peer-reviewed studies in behavioral science — not marketing hype. THE SCIENCE OF REAL CHANGE • Start with 2-3 habits, not 10. Beginners who start small succeed at 2-5x the rate (Stanford BJ Fogg Lab) • Habits take 66 days to automate, not 21 (Lally et al., European Journal of Social Psychology) • Event-based cues ("after my morning coffee") outperform time-based alarms by 2x (Stawarz et al., CHI 2015) • Progressive introduction beats simultaneous goals every time (Ordonez et al., Harvard Business School) HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell the AI coach about your life — work schedule, goals, struggles, environment 2. Get a personalized plan with science-backed habit replacements 3. Start with just 2-3 habits. Master them first. 4. The app watches your consistency. Hit 80% for 14 days? It unlocks the next habit. 5. Struggling? It automatically scales back. No guilt. No failure. Just adjustment. YOUR AI DRILL SERGEANT This isn't a passive tracker with checkboxes. Your AI coach: • Builds your plan around YOUR life, not a generic template • Modifies habits through natural conversation — "swap my evening walk for yoga" • Uses a 5-stage notification escalation — from gentle reminders to drill sergeant mode • Speaks 4 languages (English, German, French, Italian) • Learns your patterns and adapts over time PROGRESSIVE HABIT SYSTEM The app governs your enthusiasm so you don't burn out: • New habits unlock only when you've proven consistency • Auto-scales back if you're overwhelmed — no shame, just science • "Just Show Up" mode when life gets hard: one habit, one win, rebuild from there • Tracks your progression from Recruit → Private → Corporal → Sergeant → Commander FEATURES • AI-powered personalized coaching (Claude AI) • Science-backed progressive habit introduction • 5-stage smart notification escalation • Voice input — talk to your coach naturally • Hydration tracking with smart reminders • Streak tracking with insurance days • Achievement badges and progression ranks • iCloud backup — switch devices seamlessly • No ads. No data selling. Ever. WHO IS THIS FOR? Everyone who's tried to change and failed. Office workers chained to desks. Parents who lost their routine. Students pulling all-nighters. Anyone whose environment slowly built habits that don't serve them anymore. You don't need another workout app. You need a system that meets you where you are and builds you up — 1% at a time. The compound effect works both ways. Bad habits got you here. Good habits get you out. Start today. Start small. Start winning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1% Method at none against The V's 3. 1% Method also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). The V's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. The V sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. 1% Method asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The V against 5.0 for 1% Method. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The V has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The V ships an update every 9 days, 1% Method daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The V | 1% Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (72 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Vagina Whisperer LLC | Ardin Ibraimi |
Customer experience
The V
1% Method
In-app purchases
The V
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Quarterly Membership7 Days trial$85.003 Months
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$299.001 Year
1% Method
No in-app purchases









