Supernatural, FitXR, and Les Mills BodyCombat all turn a VR headset into a home workout, but one major update before anything else: Supernatural's pricing and ownership are mid-transition right now. The Meta-operated version most people know keeps running through December 3, 2026, at its current $9.99-a-month rate, but it then shuts down entirely and relaunches as an independent company, Supernatural Health, at roughly double the price — $20 a month or $200 a year. I tested all three over six weeks, rotating between them across boxing, rhythm cardio, and HIIT-style sessions, since a fitness app's real value only shows up once the novelty wears off around week three.
The honest framing before the specifics: these three represent genuinely different business models — an ongoing subscription in transition, a stable competing subscription, and a one-time purchase — and that difference matters as much as workout quality for anyone deciding what to actually commit to.
Supernatural: the most polished experience, currently in the middle of a relaunch
Supernatural remains, for now, available through Meta at $9.99 a month or $99 a year, and it's genuinely the most cinematically produced of the three — real coaches, licensed music, and scenic environments from Machu Picchu to the surface of Mars that made sessions feel less like exercise and more like an event. In six weeks of testing, this was consistently the app I looked forward to using, and the workout mapping to music felt more natural than either competitor's rhythm-based content.
The honest complication is real and current: Meta paused new content and feature updates after announcing the spinout, and the existing Meta-run app winds down completely on December 3, 2026. The founding team is relaunching independently as Supernatural Health this fall, promising the full 3,000-plus workout library survives the transition, but the price is going back up to its original $20-a-month rate — literally double what current subscribers pay today. Anyone signing up right now should go in knowing exactly what they're buying into: a service with a hard expiration date under its current terms.
FitXR: the stable subscription alternative, without the ownership drama
FitXR runs $12.99 a month or $108.99 a year, positioning it as a meaningfully cheaper subscription than Supernatural's post-relaunch pricing, while offering boxing, dance, and HIIT classes across a genuinely deep content library that's been expanding steadily since its earlier days as BoxVR. Unlike Supernatural, there's no ownership transition or looming shutdown to factor into the decision — it's simply been operating consistently as an independent company.
In testing, FitXR's boxing classes were the standout, with instructor-led pacing that felt closer to an actual studio class than Supernatural's more freeform rhythm-game structure. The trade-off is production polish: environments and overall visual presentation felt a notch below Supernatural's, and the coaching personalities, while solid, didn't have quite the same star power. For anyone specifically comparing subscription value right now, though, FitXR's stability and lower price make it the safer ongoing commitment while Supernatural sorts out its relaunch.
Les Mills BodyCombat: no subscription at all, with a real replay-value ceiling
Les Mills BodyCombat takes a completely different approach — a one-time $29.99 purchase with no recurring subscription, plus optional paid DLC like the $7.99 Power Strike expansion that adds eight more workouts. Against Supernatural's post-relaunch $240 annual cost or even FitXR's $109 a year, the math is straightforward: this pays for itself almost immediately if you'll actually use it regularly.
The honest limitation, echoed consistently across reviews since launch, is content depth: with around 30 base workout routines split across difficulty levels, repetition sets in faster than with either subscription competitor's continuously updated libraries. The boxing-focused format is genuinely well designed and delivered real results in testing, but this is a workout you'll want to supplement with DLC or accept some repetition on, rather than expect the same constant content drip Supernatural and FitXR are built around.
Supernatural vs FitXR vs Les Mills BodyCombat
| Category | Supernatural | FitXR | Les Mills BodyCombat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Subscription, transitioning | Subscription, stable | One-time purchase |
| Current price | $9.99/mo (until Dec 3, 2026) | $12.99/mo or $108.99/yr | $29.99 one-time |
| Price after transition | $20/mo or $200/yr (fall 2026 relaunch) | Unchanged | N/A |
| Content library | 3,000+ workouts | Large, regularly updated | ~30 base routines, paid DLC available |
| Production quality | Highest of the three | Strong, studio-class feel | Solid, less scenic variety |
| Best for | Users wanting the most immersive experience, aware of the transition | Users wanting stable, ongoing subscription value | Budget-conscious users wanting no recurring cost |
Which one should you actually use?
If you want the most immersive, produced experience and are comfortable with a price increase and a fresh company relaunch this fall, Supernatural remains genuinely excellent, but go in with clear eyes about the December 3 shutdown and what comes after. If you want reliable, ongoing subscription value without any of that uncertainty, FitXR is the steadier choice at a meaningfully lower price than Supernatural's new rate. And if you'd rather not commit to any subscription at all, Les Mills BodyCombat's one-time purchase pays for itself fast, as long as you're realistic about hitting a content ceiling faster than either subscription option. For a deeper independent look at how Supernatural's workouts actually feel over extended use, CNN Underscored's months-long Supernatural review is a useful reference before deciding whether the new pricing is worth it to you.
FAQ
Is Supernatural shutting down?
The current Meta-operated version shuts down on December 3, 2026, but it's relaunching the same fall as an independent company, Supernatural Health, at roughly double the current subscription price.
Do I need a new account for the relaunched Supernatural?
Yes, anyone wanting to continue using Supernatural after December 3, 2026 will need to create a new account with the independent Supernatural Health company.
Does Les Mills BodyCombat require a subscription?
No. It's a one-time $29.99 purchase, with optional paid DLC packs available separately for additional workout content.
Which of these three has the most workout content?
Supernatural's library is the largest at over 3,000 workouts, followed by FitXR's continuously updated content; Les Mills BodyCombat has the smallest base library at around 30 routines.
Is FitXR cheaper than Supernatural?
Currently Supernatural is cheaper at $9.99 a month, but once Supernatural relaunches at $20 a month this fall, FitXR's $12.99 monthly price will be the more affordable subscription option of the two.