# Pure Barre vs The Bar Method Global

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Barre at 4.8 against The Bar Method Global's 4.0. Pure Barre also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42K vs 1). The Bar Method Global's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. The Bar Method Global 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Barre | The Bar Method Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bar-method-global/id6670148483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [The Bar Method](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433857817) |

## 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


### The Bar Method Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bar-method-global/id6670148483)

Easily purchase class tickets and memberships, browse and manage your class bookings, and find the perfect class to fit your routine. Stay on track with your fitness goals by managing your schedule effectively.

**Highlights:** Purchase lesson tickets and memberships, Browse and buy class passes, View reservation calendar, Filter class types, Manage class bookings, Track scheduled classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Barre free?

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

### Is The Bar Method Global free?

The Bar Method Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Barre or The Bar Method Global?

Pure Barre is rated higher. Pure Barre averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while The Bar Method Global averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pure Barre or The Bar Method Global have ads?

The Bar Method Global shows ads; Pure Barre does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Barre or The Bar Method Global?

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Bar Method Global every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pure Barre was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Bar Method Global on October 12, 2026.

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