Comparison

Forma Studios vs Pilanies

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

Head to head
About

Forma Studios

Book reformer, mat, and private Pilates classes at multiple studio locations. Manage your bookings, track credits, and stay updated with class schedules and studio news through notifications. Advance through practice tiers and share your fitness milestones.

Highlights
  • Book group and private classes
  • View studio schedules and instructors
  • Join waitlists and bring guests
  • Purchase class packs and grip socks
  • Track credits and booking history
  • Advance through practice tiers
  • Receive class and studio notifications
Features
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Forma Studios is the members-only app for Forma Pilates. Book group reformer, HEAT, mat, semi-private and private classes at every Forma studio: Beverly Glen, Melrose Place and Little Holmby in Los Angeles, SoHo and the Upper East Side in New York, the Hamptons, Miami and Dallas. • See the schedule for every studio, with your instructors • Reserve in a tap, join waitlists and bring a guest • Request a private with the instructor you love • Buy class packs, privates and grip socks with Apple Pay or card • Keep track of your credits, bookings and class history • Rise through 13 tiers as your practice grows, and share your milestones • Get class updates, waitlist spots and studio news as notifications Forma Pilates is a membership studio. New to Forma? Apply in the app, and the studio will be in touch.

About

Pilanies

This app offers intelligent Pilates workouts designed for your body, blending classical foundations with modern sequencing. Its AI-powered system curates personalized sessions based on your goals and progress, promoting strength and balance.

Highlights
  • AI-driven workout programming
  • Classical Pilates sequencing
  • Slow, controlled movements
  • Focus on alignment and longevity
  • Personalized session curation
  • Distraction-free experience
Features
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Pilanies™ is the evolution of private Pilates. Created by renowned LA instructor Alana Mesica, the app brings her signature method beyond the studio through an ever-growing library of mat and reformer classes built around precision, control, and intelligent programming. Every session is rooted in the same philosophy that has made her method one of the most sought-after in Los Angeles: thoughtful movement creates lasting transformation. At the center of the platform is the AI-powered Sculpt Engine™ — a first-of-its-kind Pilates experience that builds a completely personalized workout in seconds. Select your available time, goals, energy level, focus areas, and equipment, and the Sculpt Engine™ assembles a custom class from hundreds of individual movements. Every playlist can be edited, reshuffled, and saved, giving you complete control over every workout. Whether you're looking for a quick reset or a full-length session, every class is intentionally programmed to challenge, strengthen, and restore — without ever repeating the same routine twice. INSIDE THE APP: • Mat & reformer classes led by Alana Mesica • AI-powered Sculpt Engine™ personalized workouts • Hundreds of exercises and growing • Fully editable workout playlists • Programs for every level • New classes added regularly Pilanies™ isn't another streaming fitness app. It's a smarter way to practice Pilates. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Pilanies is free to download. Access to workouts and the Sculpt Engine™ requires an active subscription, available on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. New customers are eligible for a 7-day free trial period. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pilanies.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Forma Studios4 screens
Pilanies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forma Studios at none against Pilanies's 3. Forma Studios also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 10). 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. Pilanies sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Forma Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forma Studios against 5.0 for Pilanies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma Studios has 174 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma Studios ships an update every 4 weeks, Pilanies every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forma Studios versus Pilanies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma StudiosPilanies
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (174 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperForma Pilates, INCPilanies LLC

Customer experience

Forma Studios

All ratings174 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilanies

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Forma Studios

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilanies

Subscriptions3
  • premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • premium7 Days trial$85.003 Months
  • premium7 Days trial$319.991 Year

Questions

Is Forma Studios free?
Forma Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilanies free?
Pilanies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forma Studios or Pilanies?
Forma Studios and Pilanies are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 174 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Forma Studios or Pilanies have ads?
Neither Forma Studios nor Pilanies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma Studios or Pilanies?
Forma Studios ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pilanies every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forma Studios was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pilanies on November 5, 2026.

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