Comparison

Pure Barre vs Walla App

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

Head to head
About

Pure Barre

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
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Pure Barre workouts are focused on low-impact, high intensity movements that lift and tone muscles to quickly and safely burn calories and fat. Our app allows you to book, manage, and buy classes directly from your mobile phone. View your personalized home screen: - Your personalized home screen surfaces the information most important to you - View your upcoming classes - See your weekly goal progress Book classes: - Filter, favorite and find the perfect class at your studio - Book a Pure Barre class directly in the app - View your upcoming classes in your schedule - Manage your membership in the app Discover new workouts, instructors and studios: - Find new classes - View instructors at your studio - Use the interactive map to find a nearby studio Join a waitlist: - Is your favorite instructors or class 100% booked? Join the waitlist and get informed if spaces become available Workout Tracking: - Apple Watch app allow you to view your schedule, check-in for class, and track your Pure Barre workouts - Integrates with the Apple Health app so you can view all your progress in one convenient place Join ClassPoints, our loyalty program! Sign up for free and accumulate points with every class you attend. Achieve different status levels and unlock exciting rewards, including retail discounts, access to priority booking, guest passes for your friends, and more! See you at class!

About

Walla App

Access your studio's fitness classes, plans, and announcements. Book workouts, track progress, and discover new fitness experiences with intuitive browsing and personalized filters. Stay connected with your studio community.

Highlights
  • Book and buy classes and plans
  • Filter workouts by category, instructor, and location
  • Track fitness accomplishments and progress
  • Receive studio announcements and event updates
  • Compare studio plans and prices
  • Secure in-app purchases
Features
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NOTE: You must have a Walla account issued by your studio to use this app. Sign in to your Walla account and get total access to your favorite studio on the Walla platform. Featuring a modern design with intuitive browsing, easily discover the exact fitness experiences you want—without any extra distractions. Buy and book classes and plans, filter to find your next workout, track your accomplishments, and stay in touch with studio announcements. Instantly Book Classes Easily filter your studio schedule by preferred location, fitness category, class type, and instructor so you can find your next workout in seconds! Plus, all filter preferences and favorites automatically save, saving you time on future class bookings. Discover Class Plans That Work for You Unlimited membership or a virtual-only pass? Quickly compare studio plans and prices that work for your wallet and wellness goals—and securely make purchases and payments all in one place. Track Your Progress and Celebrate Your Milestones Whether it's your first yoga class or your fifth workout this week, see what you've accomplished, keep track of your progress, and give yourself a virtual high-five! Stay In Touch With Studio News and Announcements Be in the know without checking your email inbox (or another app). Get access to real-time studio community updates, including events, promotions, donation-based classes, and competitions. Download the Walla app and sign in to your account to access your information, from event announcements and class history to next Tuesday's yoga flow. The Walla app is currently available in the U.S. only.

Screenshots

Pure Barre4 screens
Walla App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walla App at none against Pure Barre's 2. Pure Barre's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Walla App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pure Barre against 4.9 for Walla App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Barre has 41K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Pure Barre's written reviews are positive against 43% of Walla App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, Walla App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pure Barre versus Walla App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure BarreWalla App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41K ratings)4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better4.7K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXponential Fitness LLCWalla Software, Inc.

Customer experience

Pure Barre

All ratings41,456 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative42.5%

Walla App

All ratings4,659 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

Pure Barre

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Walla App

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient booking process
  • 💡 Helpful announcements and updates
  • 👍 Clean and visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sign-out issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable class schedule loading
  • 🔒 Lack of communication/support channels
  • 🔒 Inability to customize/remove unwanted studios

Bugs and requests

Pure Barre

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Walla App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Favorite studio not working as expected
  • Add to calendar feature not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 'Next Refresh' date for annual memberships
  • Improve calendar integration and sync
  • Allow users to connect with friends and instructors
  • Provide more filtering and sorting options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pure Barre

Subscriptions2
  • GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All-GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
None

Walla App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pure Barre free?
Pure Barre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walla App free?
Walla App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pure Barre or Walla App?
Walla App is rated higher. Pure Barre averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Walla App averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Pure Barre or Walla App have ads?
Neither Pure Barre nor Walla App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pure Barre or Walla App?
Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walla App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pure Barre was updated on October 20, 2026 and Walla App on October 20, 2026.

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