TF STUDIO vs Shapelates
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
Shapelates
This fitness app offers an online Pilates, Strength, and Sculpt studio with high-quality, results-driven workouts you can do at home. It features a unique blend of classical and contemporary Pilates with strength training to help you burn fat, build muscle, and lose weight.
- 250+ On-demand classes
- Weekly new classes
- 4-Week beginner program
- Pilates x Strength challenges
- Healthy recipes
- Community access
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A results-driven fitness app that actually works! Shapelates is an online Pilates, Strength and Sculpt studio that brings high-quality workouts straight to your home! Kristal's signature style blends classical and contemporary Pilates with strength, cardio and power sculpt classes. This unique style will help you burn fat, build muscle and lose weight! Kristal's expertise includes 600 hours in certifications and 6+ years of experience. Each class is carefully designed to strengthen, sculpt and tone. It's at home Pilates with results! With 24/7 access from your computer, mobile or tablet you can workout anywhere, anytime! Your membership includes: - 7 Day free trial - Unlimited access to 250+ classes - Weekly schedule - New weekly classes - 4 Week Beginner Program - Pilates x Strength Challenges - Healthy Recipes - Community Kristal's guided classes will motivate and inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Start your Pilates movement or advance your journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shapelates at none against TF STUDIO's 7. TF STUDIO's advantage is ratings volume (332 vs 24). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Shapelates asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TF STUDIO against 4.9 for Shapelates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TF STUDIO has 332 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of TF STUDIO's written reviews are positive against 95% of Shapelates's.
TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, Shapelates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TF STUDIO | Shapelates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (332 ratings) | 4.9 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews — better | 95.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 332 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| 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
Shapelates
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
Shapelates
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
Shapelates
No in-app purchases
Questions
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