Comparison

Barre Definition vs Lindywell

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Lindywell

Access a comprehensive Pilates program with a focus on mindful movement, balanced nutrition, and a thriving mindset. Enjoy guided workouts, a recipe library, and a supportive community to build sustainable wellness habits.

Highlights
  • Pilates workouts for all levels
  • Recipe library by registered dieticians
  • Monthly workout calendar
  • Progress tracking
  • Searchable workout library (500+ options)
  • Community support
Features
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Welcome to the Lindywell App: Pilates and Balanced Living by Robin Long. Inside you’ll experience Lindywell’s approach of Pilates at the core, nourishment (not restriction), and a thriving mindset, all at your fingertips. Pilates is a full body, posture-restoring, and centering exercise that is ideal for every age and body type. Through mindful movement you’ll connect to your body and work your muscles in a whole new way. Not to mention, you can get results in as little as 15 minutes a day and there is no equipment required to get started. Within our app, you can track your progress, access a monthly calendar of workouts, and take it with you on-the-go. Just open the app and press play! No decision fatigue here. All classes are taught by Robin Long and our Lindywell Certified Pilates Instructors. Search our library of 500+ workout options to find exactly what you’re looking for. Filter by workout focus, level of difficulty, or find something for your season of life. Whether it's prenatal/postpartum, recovering from injury, stress relief, improving sleep or mindfulness, you’ll find it here! Lindywell’s proven process helps you to build the habit of movement so that you can create sustainable results that last a lifetime. Everything we teach is backed by research to support your mind-body wellness. You also get an extensive recipe library, designed by our registered dieticians to reduce inflammation and promote healthy digestion. Adapt a Grace Over Guilt approach to health and well-being, join our community and build your strength from the core. As a Lindywell member, you’ll get instant online access to: A WORKOUT LIBRARY that is easy to search by: • Workout length: 5 - 45 minute classes • Workout focus: abs, legs, cardio, prenatal, upper body, stretching, recovery, full body, and more! • Workout series: stress relief, refresh + reset, feel good, 5-day jumpstart A MONTHLY WORKOUT CALENDAR designed to eliminate decision fatigue and build consistency. MONTHLY WELLNESS MISSIONS that help you make small changes that lead to big results to help you live life to the fullest. NOURISHING RECIPES developed by our Registered Dieticians: • Designed to reduce inflammation & promote healthy digestion • Searchable by dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, etc.) • New recipes added monthly YOUR MEMBERS-ONLY APP where you can track your progress and easily access high-quality Pilates workouts from home or on-the-go. A COMPETITION-FREE COMMUNITY where Grace Over Guilt is the key to building a routine that you can follow for a lifetime. *Use of the app is included with your Lindywell membership, simply use your Lindywell login to begin. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. This app is powered by Lindywell. If you need help with it, please head to: https://help.lindywell.com/ Terms of Service: http://lindywell.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: http://lindywell.com/privacy-policy-disclaimer/

Screenshots

Barre Definition4 screens
Lindywell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lindywell at free with in-app purchases against Barre Definition's subscription. Lindywell also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Barre Definition sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Lindywell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $37.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Barre Definition against 4.9 for Lindywell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Barre Definition's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lindywell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barre Definition ships an update monthly, Lindywell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barre Definition versus Lindywell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarre DefinitionLindywell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings)4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews — better95.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K5.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacquelyn M UmofThe Balanced Life dba LindywellC

Customer experience

Barre Definition

All ratings2,800 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews876 reviews
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.7%

Lindywell

All ratings5,800 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

User reviews

Barre Definition

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What 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

Lindywell

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🌟 Excellent Pilates instructors
  • 🌊 Beautiful beach setting
  • 🕰️ Convenient short workouts
  • 💪 Effective for building strength

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/organizing favorite workouts
  • 🖥️ Casting/TV connectivity issues
  • 💰 Perceived high subscription cost

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

Lindywell

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos pausing or freezing during workouts
  • App crashes when trying to cast to TV

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to track completed workouts on calendar
  • More workouts tailored for beginners and older adults
  • Folder organization for saved/favorite workouts

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barre Definition

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$74.993 Months
  • Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Lindywell

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$37.001 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Barre Definition free?
Barre Definition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lindywell free?
Lindywell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barre Definition or Lindywell?
Lindywell is rated higher. Barre Definition averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Lindywell averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Barre Definition or Lindywell have ads?
Neither Barre Definition nor Lindywell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barre Definition or Lindywell?
Barre Definition ships an update monthly, and Lindywell every 2 weeks. Most recently, Barre Definition was updated on November 11, 2026 and Lindywell on November 12, 2026.

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