Comparison

F45 Playoffs vs pliability

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

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About

F45 Playoffs

This app introduces a challenging fitness test designed to measure speed, strength, agility, endurance, mobility, and power. It features a variety of exercises and uses a proprietary algorithm to score performance based on the difficulty of each movement.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive fitness test
  • Measures speed, strength, agility
  • Measures endurance, mobility, power
  • Variety of challenging exercises
  • Proprietary scoring algorithm
  • Benchmark for global fitness testing
Features
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The F45 Playoffs is the world's most innovative and challenging new fitness test. The disciplines selected include the following; speed, strength, agility, endurance, mobility and power. Designed by the worlds leading functional training network: F45. THE TEST This innovative test which will become the benchmark for fitness testing globally includes the following exercises: Rowing, Bench Hops, TRX Push up + Knee Tuck, Lateral hops, Box Jump + Burpee, Chin Up, Squat + Press, Russian Twist, Deadball Over the Shoulder Throw and Sprint + Lateral Hop SCORING A proprietary algorithm has been developed that rates the value of one repetition/station. Each repetition within the station has a different value based on the degree of difficulty for that movement. For example, a Box Jump + Burpee derives a higher point value per repetition than a lateral hop

About

pliability

Enhance flexibility, mobility, and recovery with guided stretching routines. This app offers personalized programs, progress tracking, and integrates with fitness devices to help users move better and prevent injuries.

Highlights
  • 1,700+ guided stretching routines
  • Customized mobility training programs
  • Instant start, no equipment required
  • Mobility Test for personalized assessment
  • Short, effective workouts (12-20 mins)
  • Offline video downloads
  • Integrates with WHOOP, Garmin, Apple Health
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

F45 Playoffs3 screens
pliability4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: pliability at 4.8 against F45 Playoffs's 2.3. pliability also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). F45 Playoffs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. F45 Playoffs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pliability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of F45 Playoffs's written reviews are positive against 41% of pliability's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F45 Playoffs ships an update every 6 weeks, pliability every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
F45 Playoffs versus pliability: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF45 Playoffspliability
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)4.8 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews40.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings910K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB263 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperF45 Trainingpliability, LLC

Customer experience

F45 Playoffs

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

pliability

All ratings10,107 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative50.3%

Bugs and requests

F45 Playoffs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

F45 Playoffs

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 F45 Playoffs free?
F45 Playoffs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pliability free?
pliability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, F45 Playoffs or pliability?
pliability is rated higher. F45 Playoffs averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while pliability averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do F45 Playoffs or pliability have ads?
pliability shows ads; F45 Playoffs does not.
Which is updated more often, F45 Playoffs or pliability?
F45 Playoffs ships an update every 6 weeks, and pliability every 5 days. Most recently, F45 Playoffs was updated on October 20, 2026 and pliability on October 23, 2026.

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