Joyful Pilates vs Return Pilates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joyful Pilates
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Download the Joyful Pilates App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes on the go from your device! Download our App today!
Return Pilates
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Download the Return Pilates App to browse class schedules, sign-up for classes, purchase class packs, as well as view the studio location information. An Open Door. A Welcome Home. http://returnpilates.com.au/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Return Pilates at every 3 weeks against Joyful Pilates's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Joyful Pilates ships an update every 2 months, Return Pilates every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joyful Pilates | Return Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joyful Pilates Pty Ltd | MPC Pilates Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Joyful Pilates
No in-app purchases
Return Pilates
No in-app purchases
Questions
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