Comparison

Swell Studio vs SESSION Pilates New

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

Head to head
About

Swell Studio

Features
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Swell Studio is a locally owned Pilates studio located Nashville, TN and offers clients Pilates instruction in a chic, energetic, music-filled atmosphere. Swell Studio offers a variety of daily classes and has eight state-of-the-art Balanced Body reformer machines. Swell Studio offers private, semi-private and group sessions throughout the day as well as online class services.

About

SESSION Pilates New

Experience a 50-minute mind and body workout designed to connect you with movement. This music-driven program utilizes the Allegro 2 Pilates reformer for a full-body experience, helping you achieve your desired physique while promoting mental escape.

Highlights
  • 50-minute full mind and body experience
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Allegro 2 Pilates reformer
  • Focus on movement and body connection
  • Minimizes wasted time
Features
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SESSION is a 50-minute full mind and body experience that gets you out of your head and connects you to movement. Our music-driven workout will have you moving from one exercise into the next, minimizing time wasted and keeping you in sync and focused on the workout. Using the Allegro 2 Pilates reformer, you’ll get the tailor-fit physique you desire, but more importantly you will experience 50 minutes of checking out of your day and into your body. So step away from your to-do list, grab your water and your non-slip socks... because it is time for your SESSION.

Screenshots

Swell Studio4 screens
SESSION Pilates New4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Swell Studio at none against SESSION Pilates New's shown. Swell Studio also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). SESSION Pilates New's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swell Studio ships an update every 11 months, SESSION Pilates New every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swell Studio versus SESSION Pilates New: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwell StudioSESSION Pilates New
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFITDEGREE LLCBendy Leg, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Swell Studio

No in-app purchases

None

SESSION Pilates New

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swell Studio free?
Swell Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SESSION Pilates New free?
SESSION Pilates New is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swell Studio or SESSION Pilates New have ads?
SESSION Pilates New shows ads; Swell Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Swell Studio or SESSION Pilates New?
Swell Studio ships an update every 11 months, and SESSION Pilates New every 4 weeks. Most recently, Swell Studio was updated on October 6, 2026 and SESSION Pilates New on October 24, 2026.

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