Comparison

Malibu Studios vs Flexly

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

Head to head
About

Malibu Studios

Features
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Experience Malibu Pilates anytime, anywhere with our official Malibu App โ€” your all-in-one platform for booking classes, managing your schedule, and staying connected to your wellness journey. At Malibu, every detail of your experience matters. Our serene, coastal-inspired environment and state-of-the-art equipment are designed to elevate your mind, body, and movement โ€” and now, our app brings that same experience right to your phone. Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned mover, our app makes it easy to: โ€ข Browse and book classes suited to all levels โ€ข Access specialised sessions focused on flexibility, posture, and balance โ€ข Join dedicated classes tailored for men, over-50s, and corporate wellness groups โ€ข Manage your bookings, payments, and waitlists in one place โ€ข Receive real-time updates, notifications, and studio news โ€ข Track your visit history and progress over time The Malibu App helps you stay consistent, connected, and in control of your wellness experience โ€” wherever you are. Download today and make your movement practice seamless, simple, and inspiring.

About

Flexly

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Flexly is your calm, guided stretching coach โ€” a daily stretch routine you can actually stick to, with follow-along sessions for your whole body. No account, no subscription wall, and it works completely offline. Whether you want to ease a stiff lower back, open tight hips, undo desk posture, lengthen your hamstrings, or finally work toward the splits, Flexly walks you through every move with a hold timer, side-switch prompts, gentle spoken cues and a soothing rest between poses. WHY YOU'LL LOVE FLEXLY - Follow-along guided routines with a real hold countdown for every stretch - Full-body and targeted programs: morning wake-up, bedtime wind-down, lower back relief, hip opener flow, neck and shoulder reset, hamstring lengthener, better posture, post-workout cooldown and splits progress - Spoken voice cues announce each stretch and tell you exactly when to switch sides - Keeps your screen awake so you never lose your place mid-stretch - Soft haptics and a clear, beautiful timer keep you in the flow BUILD YOUR OWN STRETCHING ROUTINE - Pick from a library of original, easy-to-follow stretches - Set your own hold times, reorder freely and save unlimited custom routines - Design the exact flexibility training you want, from a quick desk break to a deep evening session TRACK YOUR FLEXIBILITY PROGRESS - Log a simple sit-and-reach test and watch your range improve on a clear trend chart - A calendar-style consistency heatmap keeps your daily stretch streak visible - See total minutes, sessions and stretches, plus your best weekday and time of day - Earn dozens of achievements as your mobility grows week after week PERFECT FOR - People who sit all day and need a quick posture and back stretch routine - Beginners looking for an easy daily stretching app with no equipment - Runners and lifters who want a reliable warm up and cool down stretching guide - Anyone training flexibility for the splits, yoga or everyday mobility - Busy travellers who want to stretch in a hotel room without the internet HOW IT WORKS Choose a routine, press start, and follow along. Flexly counts down each hold, reminds you to breathe, prompts both sides, and flows into the next pose with a short rest. When you finish, it saves your session and updates your streak automatically โ€” no logging required. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud and no tracking of your body data. Stretch anywhere โ€” at home, at the office, before a workout or at the end of a long day โ€” without an internet connection. GENTLE AND SAFE Flexly offers general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and stop any stretch that causes pain. Small, consistent sessions are the real secret to lasting flexibility and a body that feels good. Start your first guided stretch today and feel the difference a few mindful minutes can make. Download Flexly and turn daily stretching into a habit that finally sticks. Just a little floor space and a few quiet minutes are all you need โ€” Flexly guides the rest, from your very first gentle stretch to advanced flexibility and splits training.

Screenshots

Malibu Studios4 screens
Flexly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Malibu Studios at none against Flexly's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Malibu Studios versus Flexly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalibu StudiosFlexly
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalibu StudiosFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

Malibu Studios

No in-app purchases

None

Flexly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malibu Studios free?
Malibu Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flexly free?
Flexly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Malibu Studios or Flexly have ads?
Flexly shows ads; Malibu Studios does not.

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