# Barre Definition vs Xponential+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barre Definition | Xponential+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barre-definition/id1456680153/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 116 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacquelyn M Umof](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456680152) | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) |

## What reviewers say

### Barre Definition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barre-definition/id1456680153)

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.

**Highlights:** Monthly fitness plans, Follow-along workouts, Muscle definition focus, Weight loss programs, Flexibility and strength training, Offline workout access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective workouts
- 👍 Variety of workout types
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging instructor
- 👍 Positive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with cancelling subscriptions
- 🔒 Concerns about lack of transparency with subscription policies
- 👎 Some workouts too challenging for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Issues with password reset and login
- Inconsistent workout tracking and progress logging

**Requested features**

- More beginner-friendly workout options
- Ability to provide feedback within the app
- Improved app stability and performance
- Clearer subscription management and cancellation process


### Xponential+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117)

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.

**Highlights:** On-demand classes, Live classes, In-person studio booking, Progress tracking, Apple Watch integration, Class reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Row House - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| STRIDE - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| CycleBar - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Rumble - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| AKT - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Club Pilates - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pure Barre - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| StretchLab - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| YogaSix - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of workouts
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Live class feature
- 🤩 Excellent content and instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and unable to access account
- Workouts not registering as completed
- Playback issues, videos freezing or restarting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/resume workouts
- Improve search and filtering options
- Introduce an iPad-specific app version
- Integrate with fitness tracking devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barre Definition free?

Barre Definition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xponential+ free?

Xponential+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barre Definition or Xponential+?

Barre Definition is rated higher. Barre Definition averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Xponential+ averages 4.3 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Barre Definition or Xponential+ have ads?

Xponential+ shows ads; Barre Definition does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barre Definition or Xponential+?

Barre Definition ships an update monthly, and Xponential+ monthly. Most recently, Barre Definition was updated on October 12, 2026 and Xponential+ on October 14, 2026.

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