John Pascalis vs The CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
John Pascalis
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The John Pascalis App is the brand new way of quickly and securely placing your orders with John Pascalis. Once registered, you can browse our product listings or search for products by product code, by description or by scanning a barcode with your deviceβs camera. Quickly and easily browse our stocklist availability, place orders and receive special promotions and discounts, all from your smartphone or tablet. How can the John Pascalis App benefit you? β’ Completely free to install and use. β’ Fast order entry saving time and money β’ Promotions and discounts are highlighted How does John Pascalis App work? Register and process orders in 5 Easy Steps using the John Pascalis App: 1. Open the App on your smartphone 2. Browse our product range or search by product code, name or barcode image 3. Check our stocklist pricing 4. Place your order, then click and submit (partial orders can also be saved in the cloud to finish at a later date, on any compatible device) 5. Your order will be quickly processed and goods dispatched in line with our usual delivery terms. Click Install - to start downloading the free App from the App Store and start saving time and money when ordering from John Pascalis.
The CTRL
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The CTRL app gives you full access to our reformer Pilates studio in North London, including seamless class booking, waitlists, and schedule management, all in one place. Whether you're building strength in CTRL Dynamic, refining form in CTRL Foundations, or flowing it out midweek, your next session is just a tap away. Track your class packs or memberships, manage your bookings on the go, and stay up to date with new classes, workshops, and exclusive member events, all from your phone. Itβs Pilates, re-engineered. And now, fully in your hands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The CTRL at every 5 weeks against John Pascalis's every 7 months. John Pascalis's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
John Pascalis ships an update every 7 months, The CTRL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | John Pascalis | The CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adventoris Limited | Gym Flow Limited |
In-app purchases
John Pascalis
No in-app purchases
The CTRL
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is John Pascalis free?
Is The CTRL free?
Do John Pascalis or The CTRL have ads?
Which is updated more often, John Pascalis or The CTRL?
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