Comparison

Forma Pilates vs Breakthrough Pilates

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

Breakthrough Pilates

Access authentic Classical Pilates instruction with personalized sessions led by certified instructors. Explore online classes, workshops, and a growing library of on-demand content. Book in-studio sessions, monitor your progress, and join a supportive community focused on balance and well-being.

Highlights
  • Personalized sessions with certified instructors
  • Online classes and workshops
  • On-demand class library
  • In-studio session booking
  • Progress tracking
  • Community connection
Features
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Welcome to Breakthrough Pilates, your premier destination for authentic Classical Pilates instruction. Our app offers personalized sessions led by certified instructors, online classes, and workshops. We're also building a comprehensive library of on-demand classes and workshops to fit your schedule. Easily book in-studio sessions, track your progress, and connect with a supportive community as you embark on your journey toward balance and well-being. Experience the transformative power of Classical Pilates with Breakthrough Pilates.

Screenshots

Forma Pilates3 screens
Breakthrough Pilates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breakthrough Pilates at none against Forma Pilates's 11. Breakthrough Pilates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Forma Pilates's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (181 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Forma Pilates sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per month. Breakthrough Pilates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Breakthrough Pilates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma Pilates has 181 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, Breakthrough Pilates every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Forma Pilates versus Breakthrough Pilates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma PilatesBreakthrough Pilates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (181 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings181 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperForma Pilates, INCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Forma Pilates

All ratings181 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.4%

Breakthrough Pilates

All ratings1 ratings
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

Breakthrough Pilates

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
None

Breakthrough Pilates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forma Pilates free?
Forma Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breakthrough Pilates free?
Breakthrough Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forma Pilates or Breakthrough Pilates?
Breakthrough Pilates is rated higher. Forma Pilates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Breakthrough Pilates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Forma Pilates or Breakthrough Pilates have ads?
Neither Forma Pilates nor Breakthrough Pilates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma Pilates or Breakthrough Pilates?
Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, and Breakthrough Pilates every 11 months. Most recently, Forma Pilates was updated on October 17, 2026 and Breakthrough Pilates on October 4, 2026.

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