Comparison

[solidcore] 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

[solidcore]

Book high-intensity, low-impact strength training classes on a custom reformer. Explore class schedules, filter by coach or time, and manage your membership and bookings. New clients can access special introductory offers.

Highlights
  • Book classes by coach, time, and studio
  • Filter class schedules
  • New client offers and introductory pricing
  • Purchase memberships, class packs, or single classes
  • Manage membership and payment
  • Track class history
  • Access member-exclusive partner perks
Features
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[solidcore] is high-intensity, low-impact strength training on a custom-built reformer. 50 minutes. Stronger for it. Book classes - See the schedule at every studio, book in a few taps - Choose your class: Starter50 for your first class, Foundation50 to build the basics, Signature50 for the full [solidcore] experience. - Filter by coach, time and studio. New to [solidcore]? - Start with 2 weeks unlimited, right in the app. - Take 4+ classes with a new client offer and unlock 15% off a monthly membership. - Buy a membership, a 5- or 10-class pack, or a single class. - See your remaining classes at a glance. - Members get early access to each month's schedule. Your account - Manage your membership, payment method and bookings. - Track every class you've taken. - Core Collective: members-only perks from our partners, right in the app. It doesn't get easier. You just get stronger. California Privacy Notice: https://privacy.solidcore.co/privacy-policy#california-privacy-notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.solidcore.co/opt-out See our Privacy Policy to access these links.

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

[solidcore]4 screens
Pure Barre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pure Barre at none against [solidcore]'s shown. Pure Barre also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 21%). [solidcore]'s advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for [solidcore] against 4.8 for Pure Barre. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 42K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of [solidcore]'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Pure Barre's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, Pure Barre every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
[solidcore] versus Pure Barre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[solidcore]Pure Barre
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings) — better4.8 (42K ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews45.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K42K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer[solidcore]Xponential Fitness LLC

Customer experience

[solidcore]

All ratings28,966 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

Pure Barre

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

User reviews

[solidcore]

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Efficient booking process
  • ⭐ Great workout classes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
  • 📆 Lack of class package management
  • 🔍 Unclear waitlist information
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access

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

[solidcore]

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent class credit tracking
  • Unreliable class cancellation and refund process
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to see class package balances
  • Waitlist position visibility
  • Option to add classes to calendar without full access
  • Improved app stability and performance

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

[solidcore]

No in-app purchases

None

Pure Barre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [solidcore] free?
[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Barre free?
Pure Barre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or Pure Barre?
[solidcore] is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Pure Barre averages 4.8 from 42K ratings.
Do [solidcore] or Pure Barre have ads?
[solidcore] shows ads; Pure Barre does not.
Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or Pure Barre?
[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pure Barre every 3 weeks. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pure Barre on November 8, 2026.

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