Barre Definition vs Xponential+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barre Definition
Access a variety of fitness classes including Pilates, Barre, and Cardio workouts. Follow monthly plans or choose specific programs designed for muscle definition, weight loss, and flexibility. Workouts range from 10-45 minutes and can be done offline.
- Monthly fitness plans
- Follow-along workouts
- Muscle definition focus
- Weight loss programs
- Flexibility and strength training
- Offline workout access
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1. HOW IT WORKS • Start your free 7 day membership • Follow our monthly plan • Or choose a program 2. RESULTS TO EXPECT: • Muscle definition • Weight loss • Flexibility • Strength 3. DESIGNED FOR: • Women • Beginner to advanced • No prior experience required 4. OUR WORKOUTS: • Follow-along • 10-45 minutes • Body weight resistance 5. STYLES: • Barre • Pilates • Dance Cardio • Yoga • HIIT • Prenatal 5. EQUIPMENT: • Optional hand weights • Optional ankle weights • Optional resistance bands NO INTERNET REQUIRED! (Download & watch offline) SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS BARRE DEFINITION is free to download. Ongoing use requires an active subscription, available on a monthly or yearly basis. New customers who choose a monthly subscription are eligible for a free trial period. Yearly subscriptions are billed the total annual fee from purchase date. Monthly subscription users are billed per month. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in your AppleID settings after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://barredefinition.com/pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://barredefinition.com/pages/privacy-policy
Xponential+
Access a wide variety of on-demand and live fitness classes from top studios. Book in-person sessions and track your progress across different workout types and brands. Enjoy a comprehensive fitness experience anytime, anywhere.
- On-demand classes
- Live classes
- In-person studio booking
- Progress tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- Class reminders
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Xponential+ is the fitness app that brings the top 10 In-studio brands in one place for an ultimate on demand, live class, and in-person studio booking experience. With Xponential+, you can find your perfect workout at any time of day or night. From yoga to barre to cycling to recovery - there`s something for everyone The Apple Watch app integrates with Health Data so users can experience: -Booking live and on demand classes -Reminders for your upcoming sessions -Class details -Progress tracking across workouts and brands
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barre Definition at 97% against Xponential+'s 19%. Barre Definition also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Xponential+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Barre Definition sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Xponential+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barre Definition holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Barre Definition's written reviews are positive against 19% of Xponential+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barre Definition | Xponential+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better | 4.3 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews — better | 18.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 1.8K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacquelyn M Umof | Xponential Fitness LLC |
Customer experience
Barre Definition
Xponential+
User reviews
Barre Definition
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Effective workouts
- 👍 Variety of workout types
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging instructor
- 👍 Positive community
Room to improve
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with cancelling subscriptions
- 🔒 Concerns about lack of transparency with subscription policies
- 👎 Some workouts too challenging for beginners
Xponential+
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great variety of workouts
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Live class feature
- 🤩 Excellent content and instructors
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to find and save favorite classes
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad or TV
- 💸 Expensive subscription with poor value
Bugs and requests
Barre Definition
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Issues with password reset and login
- Inconsistent workout tracking and progress logging
Requested features
4 requests- More beginner-friendly workout options
- Ability to provide feedback within the app
- Improved app stability and performance
- Clearer subscription management and cancellation process
Xponential+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and unable to access account
- Workouts not registering as completed
- Playback issues, videos freezing or restarting
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to pause/resume workouts
- Improve search and filtering options
- Introduce an iPad-specific app version
- Integrate with fitness tracking devices
In-app purchases
Barre Definition
- Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Quarterly7 Days trial$74.993 Months
- Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Xponential+
- Row House - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- STRIDE - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- CycleBar - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Pure Barre - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- StretchLab - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- YogaSix - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- All Brands - Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- All Brands - Yearly7 Days trial$239.991 Year
Questions
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