Comparison

Forma Pilates vs Freedom On Demand

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

Head to head
About

Forma Pilates

Access exclusive Pilates classes designed for at-home practice. Focus on form, precision, and controlled movements to build endurance, strengthen your core, and achieve desired results. Choose from full workouts or shorter, customizable sessions.

Highlights
  • Mat and reformer Pilates classes
  • Focus on form and precision
  • Slow and controlled movements
  • Build endurance and strengthen core
  • Full 50-minute workouts
  • 10 and 25-minute class options
Features
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Liana Levi of Forma Pilates is finally bringing her much talked about, exclusive and one of a kind pilates method to you at home. 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 class, like our in-person sessions- is tailored to help you push yourself to build endurance, strengthen your core, and help you see serious results. Whether you want to follow a full 50-minute workout or design your own with quick and fun 10 or 25 minute classes, we have everything you need to get the body, booty, and abs you’ve been wanting. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Forma Pilates on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.formapilates.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.formapilates.app/privacy

About

Freedom On Demand

Access high-quality reformer Pilates instruction from home. Build strength, flexibility, and well-being on your schedule with unlimited content across all devices. Try it free and subscribe for instant access.

Highlights
  • On-demand reformer Pilates classes
  • Build strength and flexibility
  • Access content on all devices
  • Cancel anytime
  • Free trial available
Features
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Reformer Pilates, mat Pilates and yoga in one place. Not another video library. A real pathway, expert instructors, and a physio in your corner whenever you have a question. Most fitness apps hand you a library and wish you luck. Hundreds of classes, no direction. You do a random workout on Monday, a harder one on Wednesday, tweak something on Friday, and quietly stop by week three. That's not a discipline problem. That's a design problem. Bodies don't get stronger from random classes. They get stronger from thoughtful progression. Freedom On Demand was founded by physiotherapists who've spent 25+ years helping people move well, recover fully, and stay strong for decades. Every member starts on a pathway matched to where their body actually is. Each class builds on the last. Load, control and complexity progress deliberately, the way rehabilitation and strength work do in the clinic. You always know what to do next, and why. The biggest fear with a home reformer isn't the workout — it's the unused machine. Structure is why over 79% of our members use their reformer more than twice a week. Programs designed for real bodies and real life stages Alongside the pathway, you'll find structured programs built with clinical precision for the seasons of life that most apps ignore: - Menopause — strength, bone density and pelvic health through hormonal change - Arthritis and joint care — getting strong with sensitive joints - Pregnancy and postpartum — safe, staged programs for before and after birth with a Pelvic Health Physio - Injury recovery and return to movement - Foundations for true beginners and returners A physio in your corner This is the part no other streaming app offers. Have a question about a niggle, a modification, or whether something's right for your body? Message our physiotherapy team anytime — you'll have a real answer from a real clinician within 24 hours. Not a chatbot. Not an FAQ. A physio who understands your body and your program. Your practice, your way - Reformer Pilates as the core — from fundamentals to advanced flows - Mat Pilates and yoga, so travel, holidays, or a hotel room never break your rhythm - A range of instructors, to suit every style and mood - Classes from 10 to 45+ minutes — a full session or a quick reset - New classes added regularly Built on the belief that aging is elevation, not decline Freedom On Demand comes from Freedom Wellness Co, founded by physiotherapist Cath Julius. Everything in the app reflects one conviction: freedom in movement is freedom in life, and the strength you build now is the independence you keep later. Start your 7-day free trial today. Your body knows the difference between random and progress — and so will you. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? [Try it for free!] Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Freedom On Demand offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://freedompilates.co.nz/terms/ -Privacy Policy: https://freedompilates.co.nz/privacy-policy-2/

Screenshots

Forma Pilates3 screens
Freedom On Demand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Freedom On Demand at free with in-app purchases against Forma Pilates's subscription. Freedom On Demand also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Forma Pilates's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Forma Pilates sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per month and Freedom On Demand sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, Freedom On Demand every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forma Pilates versus Freedom On Demand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma PilatesFreedom On Demand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (181 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForma Pilates, INCFREEDOM PILATES LIMITED

Customer experience

Forma Pilates

All ratings181 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.2%

Freedom On Demand

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Forma Pilates

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent video playback issues and crashes
  • Inconsistent or missing equipment notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to filter workouts by instructor, equipment, and body focus
  • Option to create custom workout playlists
  • Improved organization and categorization of content
  • Workout history and progress tracking features

Freedom On Demand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Forma Pilates

Subscriptions7
  • Forma Pilates Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$50.001 Month
  • Forma Pilates Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$50.001 Month
  • Forma Pilates Monthly14 Days trial$50.001 Month
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  • Forma Pilates Monthly1 Year trial$50.001 Month
  • Forma Pilates Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$390.001 Year
  • Forma Pilates Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$390.001 Year
  • Forma Pilates Yearly14 Days trial$390.001 Year
3 purchases

Freedom On Demand

Subscriptions3
  • Apps Monthly7 Days trial$22.001 Month
  • Apps Semi-Annual7 Days trial$79.006 Months
  • Apps Annual7 Days trial$129.001 Year

Questions

Is Forma Pilates free?
Forma Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Freedom On Demand free?
Freedom On Demand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forma Pilates or Freedom On Demand have ads?
Neither Forma Pilates nor Freedom On Demand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma Pilates or Freedom On Demand?
Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, and Freedom On Demand every 5 weeks. Most recently, Forma Pilates was updated on October 25, 2026 and Freedom On Demand on October 15, 2026.

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