# Pilates \| Down Dog — user reviews

> 442 indexed App Store user reviews of Pilates | Down Dog by Yoga Buddhi Co., rated 4.90/5 from 10,474 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-down-dog/id6443820380/reviews
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- Rating breakdown: 5★ 9,813 · 4★ 536 · 3★ 84 · 2★ 23 · 1★ 18

## What do users think of Pilates | Down Dog?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 💜 Integrates well with other Down Dog apps
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🎨 Excellent music and visuals
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and therapeutic
- 🏆 Challenging yet accessible for all levels
- 💪 Effective for building strength and flexibility

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Transitions between exercises can feel rushed
- 🔢 Counting/timing cues not always accurate
- 🤔 Lack of warm-up/cool-down options
- 🙃 Some exercises are difficult to follow from the camera angle

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add equipment options (e.g., Pilates ring, resistance bands)
- Incorporate more postnatal/prenatal modifications
- Include hydration reminders during workouts
- Provide more detailed instructions for beginners

## Newest reviews (18 of 442)

### 4/5 — Rythme très soutenu

*2026-07-22*

J’adore le principe de pouvoir choisir les exercices qu’on aime et ceux qu’on ne souhaite pas faire. Je regrette juste que l’enchaînement des exercices soit trop rapide, j’aimerais avoir l’explication et une démonstration avant de commencer moi même chaque mouvement. Il serait bien également de dire à chaque fois quand on doit inspirer et expirer. Sinon, la personne qui fait les vidéos est top et les choses sont plutôt claires.

### 5/5 — Great at home workout!

*2026-06-24, version 8.2.1*

I wanted to get back into Pilates but was afraid to go to a class since it has been a while. This app is perfect for that! Easy to use and follow along and a good workout. I love that all I need when I travel is my phone and a mat or towel! Definitely recommend

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-06-23, version 8.2.1*

Love the range of choices in difficulty, time and focus.

### 5/5 — The best app for Pilates

*2026-06-18, version 8.2.1*

I’ve been using Down Dog apps Yoga and Pilates for 7/8 years. And I love it. 
I love that I get a new workout every session that’s tailored to my preferences.
The quality of instructions and quality of the video is brilliant!
I simply love this app

### 5/5 — Шикарно все

*2026-06-17*

Шикарно все

### 5/5 — Peace be with me

*2026-06-12, version 8.2.0*

I use Pilates/Down Dog to cool down after a functional/ weights workout. Stretching and moving to ease the muscle soreness Namaste

### 5/5 — Gentle

*2026-06-10, version 8.2.0*

Lower Back Pain - take the moves slowly and breath work seems more important to control activity and prevent further pain.

### 5/5 — Down Dog Pilates app is my favourite

*2026-06-09, version 8.2.0*

Down Dog app always has the option I need and I get clear instruction and quality moves. Just great! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience.

### 5/5 — Супер первое

*2026-06-08*

👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Лучшее, что со мной случалось

*2026-06-03*

Я скачивала много приложений, но это превзошло все предыдущие. Мне безумно нравится возможность отрегулировать абсолютно всё: музыку, голос «тренера», время тренировки, разминки, заминки. Просто потрясающее приложение. На выбор уровни подготовки, зоны, которые нужно натренировать. Каждый раз действительно разный набор упражнений. Я всегда тяжело заставляла себя тренироваться дома хотя бы 10 минут, с этим приложением я с удовольствием тренируюсь 30-40 минут, хожу горжусь собой🙃 Огромное спасибо разработчикам!! Лучше просто не найти

### 5/5 — Effective, Targeted, Convenient

*2026-06-02, version 8.1.7*

I’ve been using Downdog products from Yoga to HIIT. I’m so happy they came up with Pilates. They are highly customizable: muscles to hit, music, time making your goals achievable. 🙌

### 5/5 — My savory

*2026-06-02, version 8.1.7*

Been 3 years and they are just so amazing of a company

### 5/5 — Danke!

*2026-06-02*

Ich finde die App sehr übersichtlich und einfach zu bedienen. Die Zeiten und Schwierigkeitsstufen sind auf jeden Alltag anpassbar. Dank der App schaffe ich es endlich wieder regelmäßiger Sport zu machen.

### 5/5 — Top!

*2026-05-30*

Você pode calibrar o treino conforme seu nível de desenvolvimento e todos os exercícios são feitos em vídeo. Muito bom para quando é preciso fazer um treino por si.

### 5/5 — Do it!

*2026-05-24, version 8.1.6*

Best app ever. Love the yoga and Pilates. Transitions are solid and the differentiation features in on point. I recommend it to everyone I love.

### 5/5 — Супер приложение

*2026-05-22*

У меня большой опыт пилатеса. Мне очень понравилось приложение. Фольгой выбор настроек, выбор голоса, скорости, уровня нагрузки, музыки, времени занятия. Все супер! Огромное спасибо разработчикам, вы делаете мир здоровее.

### 5/5 — Большое вам спасибо!

*2026-05-22*

Я очень благодарна создателям всей линейки down dog , за то что могу держать свое тело в тонусе! Это самое классное приложение!

### 5/5 — Can do pilates anytime

*2026-05-19, version 8.1.5*

I love that you control the time for the session! 10 minutes is better than 0!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Пробный период закрылся через 3 дня

*2026-06-09*

Хотела попробовать приложение через пробный период, но уже через 3 дня приложение выдаёт, что пробный период окончен и необходимо оформить платную подписку. Я ещё ни одного занятия не успела пройти. 
Зачем заявлять о бесплатном периоде если по факту он длится всего 2 дня?

### 1/5 — Приложение хорошее , но платить ?

*2026-05-07*

Мне кажется можно сделать и бесплатно ..

### 1/5 — Мда(

*2025-02-18*

Спасибо, очень неприятно удивило, что бесплатно только одно занятие, а дальше плати по 900 рублей в месяц)

### 1/5 — Not for beginners

*2025-01-21*

I’ve been taking weekly Pilates classes for 5 years and wanted to do some extra practice in my own time. I was looking for an app to give prompts for exercises and put together workouts for me, which this does. However, the level is way too high and complete beginners will really struggle. There’s no advice on how to safely do some of the movements such as protecting your neck and lower back and there’s no warm up on the shorter programmes which makes some of the advanced exercises dangerous.

### 1/5 — Not traditional Pilates

*2024-09-04, version 7.3.15*

As a personal trainer who’s been going to a traditional Pilates class for over 9 years, I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone who’s new or slightly seasoned. The cueing up is terrible, the basic exercises didn’t get hit in on the intermediate level and the cue to bring your knee to chest on single leg stretch is 100% incorrect. Really disappointed, I wanted to love this one as much as I do the yoga and HIIT apps. 😞

### 1/5 — Não funciona

*2024-08-23*

Depois de finalizar e configurar as práticas, na hora de iniciar a aula o aplicativo fecha, parecia ótimo mesmo.

### 1/5 — Pilates doesnt work well on this app

*2024-08-22, version 7.3.13*

I was jot impressed withcthis.ar all

### 1/5 — The instructions are so confusing

*2024-08-21, version 7.3.13*

I have been so excited for the Pilates app after using all the other down dog apps but what are these instructions?! So fast and confusing

### 2/5 — New version is bad

*2026-08-05*

I really loved the ease of using the old app, and this new version is clunky. They undid the UX that made it great. They removed the transitions between menus so it jumps abruptly from screen to screen, and I don’t have a sense of where I am within the app. The old version was seamless to update preferences, so there was no friction from the point of opening the app to getting started. This version removed what I loved - I could set preferences in seconds without thinking. It’s so messy now. I don’t have the bandwidth for it. If I’m going to think a lot when getting a workout set up, I might as well support a human-run app.

### 2/5 — 日本語改善してください

*2026-02-18*

せっかく良い内容なのに日本語がAI翻訳なのか全く理解できない。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Un sport très adapté à la pratique en mer

*2026-08-06*

En tant que Marin, l’accès au sport est contraignant. Down Dog permet d’être autonome avec un tapis en simple équipement, et c’est toujours un plaisir en fin de journée avec des séance douces comme plus intenses. 
L’outil de téléchargement des pratiques est aussi un énorme avantage pour les connexions limitées au monde extérieur.
Merci pour tout ce travail.

### 5/5 — Лучшее приложение

*2026-07-23*

Спасибо большое за такое крутое приложение🔥
Очень нравятся занятия✨

### 5/5 — Best app!

*2026-07-22*

I have been using Down Dog for a few years now. I love it! A very low cost for the value received!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-07-13, version 8.2.5*

Great app that lets you access a range of wellness material, such as meditation, Pilates and yoga! Their barre classes are challenging but a great strength workout.

### 5/5 — Always a great workout

*2026-07-11, version 8.2.5*

Love that Pilates changes it up with every workout and I have the flexibility to change so many things - poses, focuses, speeds, you name it. There’s everything!

### 5/5 — Best application

*2026-07-03*

One of the best application I used for all (Yoga, Pilates, gym)

### 5/5 — Perfect for Teachers

*2026-06-29, version 8.2.4*

Down Dog makes it so much easier to get a great workout in. I love the Pilates and Yoga apps

### 5/5 — Application très complète

*2026-06-26*

J’aime vraiment beaucoup cette application.
Elle donne accès à différents pratiques et tout est adaptable et modulable ( musique , posture , voix , travail particulier … ) je l’utilise depuis 7 ans et je n’ai rien à redire . 
De plus elle est mise à jour et rafraîchi régulièrement. 
Merci

### 5/5 — Love it, try it and you’ll see

*2026-06-25, version 8.2.1*

The filters, the music, how it makes me feel. I should be using it more often!

### 5/5 — Приложение топ

*2026-06-25*

Замечательное приложение, занимаюсь только по нему, очень приятный голос, понятные упражнения, регулируешь все под себя, частота повторений, длительность, убираешь упражнения которые не нравятся или сложно выполнять .

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