# Pure Barre vs Scout Studios

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Barre at 4.8 against Scout Studios's 4.0. Pure Barre also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Scout Studios's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 45%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Scout Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pure Barre holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Barre has 42K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Pure Barre's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scout Studios's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, Scout Studios every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Barre | Scout Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-studios/id1588557380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Momence, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577856011) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Barre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| All-GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Encouraging and motivating instructors
- 👍 Clean and welcoming studio environment
- 👍 Effective for improving strength and fitness
- 👍 Suitable for users of all ages and fitness levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Scout Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-studios/id1588557380)

Manage your Pilates account, book classes and events, and access on-demand content. Stay connected with announcements, promotions, and direct messaging. Follow the public feed for updates and shared content.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class and event booking, On-demand content access, Direct messaging, Public feed for announcements, Promotions and content sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Barre free?

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

### Is Scout Studios free?

Scout Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Barre or Scout Studios?

Pure Barre is rated higher. Pure Barre averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Scout Studios averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pure Barre or Scout Studios have ads?

Neither Pure Barre nor Scout Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Barre or Scout Studios?

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scout Studios every 2 months. Most recently, Pure Barre was updated on October 23, 2026 and Scout Studios on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*