Comparison

FP Studios vs The Pearl NYC

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

Head to head
About

FP Studios

Experience a boutique-style studio specializing in private and semi-private Pilates sessions. Focus on form, precision, and slow, controlled movements to build endurance and strength. Enjoy a peaceful, intimate setting designed to enhance mind-body connection and promote healing.

Highlights
  • Private and semi-private sessions
  • Focus on form and precision
  • Slow and controlled movements
  • Build endurance and strength
  • Mind-body connection
  • Luxurious private training approach
Features
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Forma Pilates is an exclusive, boutique style studio that specializes in private and semi private sessions. Our studio's private setting provides a peaceful and intimate experience to ensure focus and connection to mind, body, & soul. The studio is equipped with commercial grade Merrithew reformers to achieve maximum functionality and innovative exercises. At Forma, our main focus is form and precision; targeting small muscle groups and lengthening each muscle by slow and controlled movements. Forma's attention to detail, technique and posture are unparalleled. Each session is tailored to meet clients needs, as well as challenge each individual to build endurance and strength. At Forma, we strive to provide a luxurious approach to private training to improve and heal the body.

About

The Pearl NYC

This health and wellness club offers classes and workshops for girls, teens, and women focused on personal growth, fitness, self-care, and teamwork. It provides curated spaces for relaxation and connection.

Highlights
  • Fitness classes
  • Personal development workshops
  • Teamwork activities
  • Self-care focus
  • Relaxation spaces
  • Community connection
Features
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The Pearl NYC is a health and wellness club dedicated to personal growth for girls, teens, and women. We offer a variety of classes and workshops focused on fitness, personal development, teamwork, and self-care. In addition, our beautifully curated spaces provide the perfect setting for relaxation and meaningful connection with others.

Screenshots

FP Studios4 screens
The Pearl NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Pearl NYC at free against FP Studios's free with in-app purchases. FP Studios's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FP Studios against 5.0 for The Pearl NYC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Studios has 172 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FP Studios ships an update every 4 weeks, The Pearl NYC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FP Studios versus The Pearl NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFP StudiosThe Pearl NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (172 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings172 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperForma Pilates, INCNew York Cheer & Dance, LLC

Customer experience

FP Studios

All ratings161 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Pearl NYC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FP Studios

No in-app purchases

None

The Pearl NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FP Studios free?
FP Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pearl NYC free?
The Pearl NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FP Studios or The Pearl NYC?
The Pearl NYC is rated higher. FP Studios averages 5.0 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while The Pearl NYC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FP Studios or The Pearl NYC have ads?
Neither FP Studios nor The Pearl NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FP Studios or The Pearl NYC?
FP Studios ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Pearl NYC every 3 weeks. Most recently, FP Studios was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Pearl NYC on November 5, 2026.

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