Comparison

Core 57 vs Thrive Pilates Center

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

Head to head
About

Core 57

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Download the app to view schedules & book sessions at Core 57!

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Thrive Pilates Center

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Evidence-Based, Science-Driven, Rehabilitation-Informed Approach to the Pilates Method of Movement, Intuitive Eating Counseling, Natural Fitness Training, and Recovery to Get All Bodies Moving, Fueling, and Feeling Better in Every Area of Your Life. Download this app to access your member portal, book appointments and group classes, view program content, register for workshops, earn rewards and stay informed about all events. Offering in-person and virtual sessions, group classes, personalized programs, a growing video library of education, and workshops for people at any stage of life, recreational and professional athletes, fellow trainers, and everyday movers. Owned by expert Kelley Cady, a Certified Polestar Pilates Practitioner, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer, Human Movement Specialist, and holder of a bachelor's degree in Movement Science, you will get proven programs and coaching that has helped thousands of people. A SPACE FOR EVERY BODY All sizes, ages, races, and genders are welcomed. Kelley is here to de-normalize negative self-talk and prove you can feel strong in body and mind while still being kind to yourself. POLESTAR PILATES Polestar Pilates Education is the best professional Pilates and Movement instructor training and education in the industry. Rooted in rehabilitation and biomechanics, this approach to movement is breath-paced, technical, high-sensation, and safe for every body. It is designed to encourage improved somatic awareness and trains the whole body to feel stronger, longer, pain-free, and more balanced. Kelley focuses on functional breathing mechanics, postural symmetry, abdominal strength and control, joint strength, increased range of motion, and moving more naturally. The practice of Pilates coupled with natural movement has proven invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor but also as an important adjunct to professional sports training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds. INTUITIVE EATING Intuitive Eating is a weight-inclusive, self-care, anti-dieting eating framework, guided by 10 Principles. Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based model, with a validated assessment scale and over 200 studies to date. You will learn a whole new way of eating without restriction, deprivation, or diets. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED If you’re new to Pilates or Intuitive Eating, or have found me because you are in pain, injured, or ready to ditch the diet mentality, fear not! My extensive onboarding process will ensure you are familiar with the basic movement techniques and/or self-care eating framework so you can successfully progress.

Screenshots

Core 574 screens
Thrive Pilates Center4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thrive Pilates Center at every 3 weeks against Core 57's every 4 months. Core 57's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0.0 vs 13.0.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Core 57 ships an update every 4 months, Thrive Pilates Center every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Core 57 versus Thrive Pilates Center: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore 57Thrive Pilates Center
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0.0 β€” better13.0.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size92 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKolleen LoschKelley Cady LLC

In-app purchases

None

Core 57

No in-app purchases

None

Thrive Pilates Center

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core 57 free?
Core 57 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrive Pilates Center free?
Thrive Pilates Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Core 57 or Thrive Pilates Center have ads?
Neither Core 57 nor Thrive Pilates Center shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Core 57 or Thrive Pilates Center?
Core 57 ships an update every 4 months, and Thrive Pilates Center every 3 weeks. Most recently, Core 57 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thrive Pilates Center on October 25, 2026.

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