Comparison

The Pilates Class vs The Pilates Programme

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

Head to head
About

The Pilates Class

Access a comprehensive platform for transforming your body and mind through a blend of traditional Pilates and other fitness disciplines. Enjoy over 400 classes, custom programs, and a supportive community, with new content added weekly.

Highlights
  • 400+ on-demand classes
  • 15 diverse class categories
  • Custom workout programs
  • Nutrition library
  • Weekly new content
  • Global community support
Features
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Transform Your Body, Mind & Lifestyle with The Pilates Class Pilates is one of the most powerful ways to create sustainable, long lasting change, and The Pilates Class (TPC) takes it to the next level. Co-founder and head trainer Jacqui Kingswell, designed the TPC Method by blending the best of traditional Pilates with dance, yoga, barre, HIIT, boxing, and more. With TPC, you’ll find everything you need in one platform - one class for every ‘body’! As a TPC member, you’ll unlock: • 400+ classes you can do anytime, anywhere • 15 diverse class categories for every mood and goal • Custom workout programs and challenges • An extensive nutrition library to support your lifestyle • A supportive, worldwide community cheering you on Fresh content every week: • 1x new class from one of our 5 trainers • 2 x new weekly schedules (Chill to Satisfying and Satisfying to Intense) Flexible membership options: • Annual Membership: $139 USD (Best Value - Save 60%) • Quarterly Membership $59 USD (Save 33%) • Monthly Membership: $29 USD Class categories include: • Pilates Body • Pilates Essentials • Pilates Goals • Pilates Energy Boost • Pilates Technique • Pilates Calm • Pilates x HIIT • Pilates x Strength • Pilates x Yoga • Pilates x Barre • Pilates x Stretch • Reformer Pilates • Pre & Postnatal Pilates • Breathwork Discover the all in one platform that adapts to your lifestyle, keeps workouts fresh, and makes feeling your best easier than ever.

About

The Pilates Programme

This app offers on-demand Pilates classes inspired by Ballet Barre, Pilates, and Yoga. It focuses on low-impact, high-repetition movements for toning and strengthening. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking a dynamic and effective workout.

Highlights
  • On-demand Pilates classes
  • Low-impact, high-repetition movements
  • Toning and strengthening
  • Inspired by Ballet Barre, Pilates, and Yoga
  • Suitable for all levels
  • Dynamic and effective workouts
Features
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Pilates is one of the most transformative practices you can do for your body, creating sustainable and lasting change. The Pilates Programme method uses low impact, high repetition movements to lengthen, tone and give you a deep burn in all the right places. Taking inspiration from Ballet Barre, Pilates and Yoga, Aoife’s classes are fun, dynamic and effective. Whether you‘re new to Pilates or looking for a class to challenge you in a safe way, The Pilates Programme is for you. To access all features and content you can subscribe to The Pilates Programme on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://thepilatesprogramme.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://thepilatesprogramme.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

The Pilates Class4 screens
The Pilates Programme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Pilates Class at 514 against The Pilates Programme's 3. The Pilates Class also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. The Pilates Class sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month and The Pilates Programme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Pilates Programme holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pilates Class has 514 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of The Pilates Class's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Pilates Programme's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pilates Class ships an update every 6 weeks, The Pilates Programme every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Pilates Class versus The Pilates Programme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pilates ClassThe Pilates Programme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (514 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings514 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Pilates Class Online, LLCBMA Performance LTD

Customer experience

The Pilates Class

All ratings511 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%

The Pilates Programme

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Pilates Class

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Inability to rotate or view in full screen on iPad
  • Casting functionality not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view workout history
  • Categorization by muscle groups or class types
  • Apple TV app integration
  • Improved user interface and navigation

The Pilates Programme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Pilates Class

Subscriptions3
  • The Pilates Class Subscription7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • The Pilates Class Subscription7 Days trial$59.003 Months
  • The Pilates Class Subscription7 Days trial$139.001 Year
2 purchases

The Pilates Programme

Subscriptions2
  • The Pilates Programme Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • The Pilates Programme Yearly7 Days trial$284.991 Year

Questions

Is The Pilates Class free?
The Pilates Class is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Pilates Programme free?
The Pilates Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Pilates Class or The Pilates Programme?
The Pilates Programme is rated higher. The Pilates Class averages 4.8 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while The Pilates Programme averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do The Pilates Class or The Pilates Programme have ads?
Neither The Pilates Class nor The Pilates Programme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pilates Class or The Pilates Programme?
The Pilates Class ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Pilates Programme every 3 months. Most recently, The Pilates Class was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Pilates Programme on October 12, 2026.

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