Comparison

lululemon Studio vs Pure Barre

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

Head to head
About

lululemon Studio

Access over 10,000 on-demand fitness classes, including exclusive Peloton content, through your lululemon Studio All-Access Membership. Stream workouts on your device or lululemon Studio Mirror, track your heart rate, and explore diverse class types.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ on-demand fitness classes
  • Exclusive Peloton content
  • Cardio, strength, yoga, and more
  • Heart rate tracking
  • Weekly new classes
  • Stream to lululemon Studio Mirror
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The lululemon Studio App is the centerpiece of your lululemon Studio All-Access Membership. Browse more than 10,000 fitness classes in the app and play them on your lululemon Studio Mirror. EXCLUSIVE PELOTON PARTNER: Peloton is now the exclusive digital fitness content provider for lululemon. As of November 1, lululemon Studio All-Access members can access Peloton's world-class instructors and immersive classes streaming in the lululemon Studio App and on lululemon Studio Mirror. EVEN MORE VARIETY: Members will retain access to lululemon's Studio's library of more than 10,000 workouts in 60+ class types including cardio, strength, yoga, kettlebells, dance, stretch, boxing, Pilates, barre, toning, meditation, and more—plus new classes weekly from Peloton. Get the most out of your workout by syncing a Wear OS device or Bluetooth heart-rate monitor to track your heart rate on-screen. HOW TO ACCESS THE LULULEMON STUDIO APP: The lululemon Studio App is available to all lululemon Studio Mirror owners as part of their All-Access Membership and includes unlimited access to all our on-demand workouts via phone or tablet. Use your lululemon Studio login credentials to access your account on the app and stream classes to your Mirror. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pure Barre

Engage in low-impact, high-intensity workouts designed to sculpt and tone your body. Book, manage, and purchase classes directly from your phone, track your progress, and discover new studios and instructors. Join a loyalty program for rewards and exclusive benefits.

Highlights
  • Low-impact, high-intensity workouts
  • Class booking and management
  • Personalized home screen
  • Workout tracking with Apple Watch
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Studio discovery and waitlist
  • ClassPoints loyalty program
Features
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Pure Barre workouts are focused on low-impact, high intensity movements that lift and tone muscles to quickly and safely burn calories and fat. Our app allows you to book, manage, and buy classes directly from your mobile phone. View your personalized home screen: - Your personalized home screen surfaces the information most important to you - View your upcoming classes - See your weekly goal progress Book classes: - Filter, favorite and find the perfect class at your studio - Book a Pure Barre class directly in the app - View your upcoming classes in your schedule - Manage your membership in the app Discover new workouts, instructors and studios: - Find new classes - View instructors at your studio - Use the interactive map to find a nearby studio Join a waitlist: - Is your favorite instructors or class 100% booked? Join the waitlist and get informed if spaces become available Workout Tracking: - Apple Watch app allow you to view your schedule, check-in for class, and track your Pure Barre workouts - Integrates with the Apple Health app so you can view all your progress in one convenient place Join ClassPoints, our loyalty program! Sign up for free and accumulate points with every class you attend. Achieve different status levels and unlock exciting rewards, including retail discounts, access to priority booking, guest passes for your friends, and more! See you at class!

Screenshots

lululemon Studio4 screens
Pure Barre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Barre at 4.8 against lululemon Studio's 3.2. Pure Barre also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 991) and review sentiment (46% vs 36%). lululemon Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. lululemon Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure Barre holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Barre has 42K ratings behind it against 991, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of lululemon Studio's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pure Barre's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, Pure Barre every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
lululemon Studio versus Pure Barre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlululemon StudioPure Barre
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (991 ratings)4.8 (42K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews45.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99142K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStealth Fitness Co.Xponential Fitness LLC

Customer experience

lululemon Studio

All ratings966 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative51.9%

Pure Barre

All ratings41,984 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative42.2%

User reviews

lululemon Studio

From 991 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient home workouts
  • 🤩 Variety of classes and instructors
  • 👍 Motivating and engaging
  • 💪 Effective workouts
  • 🧘‍♀️ Meditation and yoga options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⚠️ Glitchy app performance
  • 🔇 Audio problems
  • 🕰️ Lengthy troubleshooting required
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

Pure Barre

From 42K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Encouraging and motivating instructors
  • 👍 Clean and welcoming studio environment
  • 👍 Effective for improving strength and fitness
  • 👍 Suitable for users of all ages and fitness levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calendar issues causing unintended bookings
  • 🐛 Inconsistent tracking of completed classes
  • 🐛 Inability to access classes when membership is not paid
  • 🐛 Confusing class type naming conventions
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options for notifications

Bugs and requests

lululemon Studio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from mirror
  • Inconsistent heart rate tracking
  • Workout progress not properly recorded
  • Freezing and crashing during classes
  • Unreliable app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Calendar integration for scheduling classes
  • Customizable screen layout
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to organize bookmarked classes
  • Seamless transition between classes

Pure Barre

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Inconsistent syncing of class history and progress
  • Difficulties accessing account and billing information
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices and platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to filter and search classes by length, instructor, and focus area
  • Option to pause or temporarily suspend membership
  • Integration with fitness tracking devices to monitor progress
  • Improved organization and navigation of on-demand class library
  • Seamless casting or mirroring functionality to TV devices

In-app purchases

None

lululemon Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pure Barre

Subscriptions2
  • GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All-GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is lululemon Studio free?
lululemon Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Barre free?
Pure Barre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, lululemon Studio or Pure Barre?
Pure Barre is rated higher. lululemon Studio averages 3.2 out of 5 from 991 ratings, while Pure Barre averages 4.8 from 42K ratings.
Do lululemon Studio or Pure Barre have ads?
Neither lululemon Studio nor Pure Barre shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lululemon Studio or Pure Barre?
lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, and Pure Barre every 3 weeks. Most recently, lululemon Studio was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pure Barre on October 29, 2026.

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