Comparison

TF STUDIO vs REFINE

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

REFINE

Access over 350 strength and sculpt workout videos, including prenatal and postnatal programs. Stream or download workouts of varying lengths, from 5 to 50 minutes, to boost mood, energy, and flexibility. New content is added weekly.

Highlights
  • 350+ strength and sculpt workouts
  • Prenatal and postnatal programs
  • Stream or download videos
  • Workouts 5-50 minutes
  • New workouts weekly
  • Live workout sessions
Features
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Strength and Sculpt workout videos. The workouts are low-impact, challenging, efficient, effective, fun and can be streamed anywhere at any time. There are also prenatal and postnatal workout programs. Optional props needed: yoga mat, 3 lb hand weights, 8-10 lb hand weights, 15 lb hand weights, and 1-2 lb ankle weights Benefits of the workouts: -Sculpt and strengthen muscles throughout entire body -Boost mood and energy -Feel your best mentally and physically -Increase flexibility -Practice self-love/self-care -Better show up for life What you get: -Access to 350+ workouts at all times -New workouts every week -Workouts that range from 5 - 50 minutes -Wide variety of exercises -Challenges and Programs Features: -Stream anywhere in the world at any time -Ability to download videos for offline viewing -Join us for LIVE workouts Start your 14 day free trial today!

Screenshots

TF STUDIO4 screens
REFINE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REFINE at none against TF STUDIO's 7. TF STUDIO's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 75%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TF STUDIO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. REFINE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TF STUDIO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TF STUDIO has 332 ratings behind it against 7, 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 75% of REFINE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, REFINE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TF STUDIO versus REFINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTF STUDIOREFINE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (332 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFranken Worldwide Inc.Sutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

TF STUDIO

All ratings332 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.2%

REFINE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

REFINE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TF STUDIO

Subscriptions2
  • TF STUDIO Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • TF STUDIO Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
None

REFINE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TF STUDIO free?
TF STUDIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REFINE free?
REFINE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TF STUDIO or REFINE?
TF STUDIO is rated higher. TF STUDIO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while REFINE averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do TF STUDIO or REFINE have ads?
Neither TF STUDIO nor REFINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TF STUDIO or REFINE?
TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, and REFINE every 5 months. Most recently, TF STUDIO was updated on October 15, 2026 and REFINE on September 23, 2026.

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