# Great Abs Workout vs pliability

Great Abs Workout and pliability both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Great Abs Workout's written reviews are positive against 41% of pliability's. Great Abs Workout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). pliability's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

pliability is free to download; Great Abs Workout costs $2.99 up front. Great Abs Workout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Great Abs Workout against 4.8 for pliability. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pliability has 10K ratings behind it against 831, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Great Abs Workout's written reviews are positive against 41% of pliability's.

Great Abs Workout ships an update every 9 months, pliability every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Great Abs Workout | pliability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-abs-workout/id967725498/reviews)** | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 831 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) |

## What reviewers say

### Great Abs Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-abs-workout/id967725498)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Achieve your dream abs in 8 weeks with this guided workout program. Designed for beginners, it offers audio coaching, motivation, and progress tracking. Just 10 minutes, 3 times a week, is all you need to build a toned stomach.

**Highlights:** 8-week progressive training plan, Personal audio coach guidance, Motivation with wins and badges, Integration with Apple Health, Stretching and warmup videos, Music compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great strengthening workouts
- 👍 Excellent for building strength
- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 👍 Helpful for beginners and those getting back into fitness
- 👍 Good integration with other fitness apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long rest periods between exercises
- 🔍 Inconspicuous exercise instructions
- 🔁 Restarting workouts when app is closed
- 💪 Workouts too easy, lacking difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- App restarting workouts when user leaves
- Inconsistent pricing/free vs paid content

**Requested features**

- Add stretch tutorials or guidance
- Provide more advanced or varied workout options
- Include exercise demonstration videos
- Add workout reminders or notifications


### pliability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athlete Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Athlete Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Great Abs Workout free?

Great Abs Workout costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is pliability free?

pliability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Great Abs Workout or pliability?

Great Abs Workout is rated higher. Great Abs Workout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while pliability averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Great Abs Workout or pliability have ads?

pliability shows ads; Great Abs Workout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Great Abs Workout or pliability?

Great Abs Workout ships an update every 9 months, and pliability every 6 days. Most recently, Great Abs Workout was updated on October 26, 2026 and pliability on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*