# Retainer Timer vs Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+

The clearest difference is rating: Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ at 4.8 against Retainer Timer's 1.0. Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). Retainer Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Retainer Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retainer Timer | Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-for-beginners-pilates-plus/id1575206600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lachlan Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411887448) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Retainer Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449)

This app helps users remember to put in their dental retainers or clear aligners after eating. It provides notifications and tracks daily statistics for wear time, with cloud storage for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Wear time reminders, Daily statistics, Cloud data storage, Device switching, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-for-beginners-pilates-plus/id1575206600)

This app offers guided yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi routines for all levels, from beginners to advanced. It provides personalized plans for weight loss, flexibility, pain relief, and stress reduction, with specialized programs for prenatal and postpartum care.

**Highlights:** Guided yoga exercises with posture and breathing tips, Personalized workout planner, 3 difficulty levels, Variety of routines (Hatha, Pilates, meditation), Flexible session timing (5-20 minutes), Specialized programs (Prenatal, Tai Chi, Postpartum), Over 500 pose library with video guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yoga: Beginner to Advanced | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Fit with Daily Yoga | $15.99 | per month |
| Yoga for beginners(1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Yoga for Weight Loss Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| New User Discount | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro: Unlock All | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for relaxation and stress relief
- 👍 Easy to follow instructions and demonstrations
- 🕰️ Convenient short 10-15 minute sessions
- 🔍 Good for beginners to learn yoga
- 🤸‍♀️ Effective for improving flexibility and mobility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required to access full features
- 🚫 Free version limited to only a few days
- 🔍 Lack of modifications or alternative exercises for injuries
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and promotional offers
- 🤖 Synthetic/robotic sounding voice instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to continue past certain days without paying
- Subscription issues and failed payment processing
- Workout progress not saving or syncing properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add meditation and breathing exercises
- Provide more customization options
- Improve progress tracking and goal setting
- Offer offline mode for workouts
- Enhance customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retainer Timer free?

Retainer Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ free?

Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retainer Timer or Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+?

Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ is rated higher. Retainer Timer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Retainer Timer or Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ have ads?

Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ shows ads; Retainer Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retainer Timer or Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+?

Retainer Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ fortnightly. Most recently, Retainer Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Yoga for Beginners, Pilates+ on November 7, 2026.

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