TF STUDIO vs Time Under Tension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TF STUDIO
This app offers dynamic Pilates workouts designed for at-home use, focusing on sculpting and strengthening without bulk. It features a blend of classic Pilates with strength-based sequences, suitable for all levels and available live, on-demand, or as reformer classes.
- Dynamic Power Pilates method
- Strength-based, flowing sequences
- Live, on-demand, and reformer classes
- Beginner to advanced workouts
- Smart filters for class selection
- Pregnancy-friendly and cycle-syncing options
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Your at-home Pilates app for long, lean results. Access Power Pilates workouts that sculpt and strengthen, without the bulk. Start your 7-day free trial today. T — F Studio’s dynamic Power Pilates method blends classic Pilates with strength-based, flowing sequences using light weights, bands, and reformer-inspired moves. The result is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that tones, lengthens, and sculpts while reducing cortisol and stress. This is the Pilates app for LIVE, ON-DEMAND & REFORMER classes, anytime, anywhere. Created by Tasha Franken, Pilates expert & certified nutritionist, T — F Studio offers: • New classes weekly and reformer classes biweekly • Beginner to advanced workouts • Strength, cardio, pregnancy-friendly, cycle-syncing, and meditation classes • Smart filters for duration, body part, equipment, or intensity Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, find online Pilates classes on demand designed to fit your life, body, and goals. Terms of Service: https://www.tashafranken.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.tashafranken.tv/privacy
Time Under Tension
This app fuses Pilates-inspired movements with strength training and cardio, focusing on tempo to engage different muscle fibers. It offers on-demand videos and online or in-person classes to provide a full-body workout.
- Pilates-inspired movements
- Strength training and cardio fusion
- Tempo-focused workouts
- Engages fast and slow twitch muscle fibers
- On-demand video classes
- Online and in-person class options
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Time Under Tension by Kelly Cole combines pilates inspired movements fused with strength training and cardio. With an acute focus on tempo, you will work both fast and slow twitch muscle fibers for a truly full body burn. Think slow and fast movements, both designed to elevate your heart rate. Subscribe to watch videos on demand and take online or in person classes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Under Tension at none against TF STUDIO's 7. TF STUDIO's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 16) and review sentiment (97% vs 88%). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TF STUDIO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Time Under Tension asks for nothing beyond the download.
TF STUDIO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TF STUDIO has 337 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of TF STUDIO's written reviews are positive against 88% of Time Under Tension's.
TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, Time Under Tension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TF STUDIO | Time Under Tension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (337 ratings) — better | 4.8 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 337 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Franken Worldwide Inc. | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
Customer experience
TF STUDIO
Time Under Tension
Bugs and requests
TF STUDIO
Reported bugs
2 issues- Some videos not playing properly
- Occasional app crashes
Requested features
3 requests- Custom playlists or favorites feature
- Improved video progress tracking
- More streaming options for TV integration
Time Under Tension
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TF STUDIO
- TF STUDIO Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- TF STUDIO Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
- T - F Studio - 999$9.99
- T - F Studio - 1499$14.99
- T - F Studio - 2099$20.99
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- T - F Studio - 2999$29.99
- T - F Studio - 19999$199.99
Time Under Tension
No in-app purchases
Questions
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