Comparison

The Guild Pilates + vs The Lab Coaching

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

Head to head
About

The Guild Pilates +

Features
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See The Guild's latest schedule in real-time and sign up for classes on the go. Login to see your schedule, membership information, visit and payments history, cancel a reservation, and even purchase your favorite services. The Guild offers Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat, Pilates Tower, in Group and One on One formats. Also Personal Fitness training, and classes for dance, core, flexibility and more.

About

The Lab Coaching

This app streamlines personal trainer workflows with a fast workout builder and integrated communication tools. It helps coaches manage more clients efficiently while maintaining strong client connections and high-quality support.

Highlights
  • Fast workout builder
  • Integrated communication
  • Client management
  • Workout templates
  • Progress tracking
  • Retention-focused workflow
Features
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The Lab is coaching software for personal trainers and strength coaches who want a simpler workflow, stronger client connection, and more capacity — without adding busywork. It marries a fast workout builder with a built-in communication strategy, so you can coach more people and keep quality high. Why coaches switch to The Lab: — Simplicity that scales. Manage significantly more clients in less time when the tool removes clutter and guides your day. — High-touch, low-energy. Connection is built into the workflow, so clients feel seen and supported without you living in your inbox. — Everything you need—nothing you don’t. No “all-in-one” bloat that overwhelms clients and slows you down. Key Features: — Lightning-fast Workout Builder. Create structured programs in minutes using templates and sane defaults—so you spend time coaching, not formatting. — Smart Communication Buckets. See exactly who needs what and when. Micro-touchpoints keep clients consistent without message overload. — Client App That Stays Out of the Way. Clear sessions, simple logging, and progress visibility — no task pile-ups that make people quit. — Retention-First Workflow. Built to strengthen the coach-client relationship, because adherence beats perfection every time. The Lab focuses on the two levers that move your business: programming and connection. By removing friction in both, your hourly return on investment rises while client experience improves — operational excellence that feels personal.

Screenshots

The Guild Pilates +3 screens
The Lab Coaching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Lab Coaching at every 2 weeks against The Guild Pilates +'s every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Guild Pilates + ships an update every 4 months, The Lab Coaching every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Guild Pilates + versus The Lab Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Guild Pilates +The Lab Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Guild Pilates + LLCThe Lab Coaching App LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Guild Pilates +

No in-app purchases

None

The Lab Coaching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Guild Pilates + free?
The Guild Pilates + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Lab Coaching free?
The Lab Coaching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Guild Pilates + or The Lab Coaching have ads?
Neither The Guild Pilates + nor The Lab Coaching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Guild Pilates + or The Lab Coaching?
The Guild Pilates + ships an update every 4 months, and The Lab Coaching every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Guild Pilates + was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Lab Coaching on October 13, 2026.

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