Comparison

Forma Pilates vs STRONG BY IZZY

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

STRONG BY IZZY

This platform offers structured, intelligent movement programs focused on building strength, control, and long-term results through strength-based Pilates. It provides a growing library of workouts, structured programs, and a supportive community for those seeking discipline and effective training.

Highlights
  • Strength-based Pilates workouts
  • Structured training programs
  • Heavy dumbbell sessions
  • Sculpt focused classes
  • Progressive workout challenges
  • Supportive community
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TRANSFORM YOUR BODY. EMPOWER YOUR MIND. STRONG is a strength based Pilates platform designed to build strength, control, and long term results through structured, intelligent movement. STRONG is built on precision, progression, and consistency, combining strength focused Pilates with intentional programming that challenges your body without burning it out. Every session is designed to improve strength, stability, coordination, and total body control. Expect intelligent sequencing, time under tension, and purposeful repetition that compounds over time. Training is guided, continuous, and methodical, allowing you to move with confidence while building a resilient, capable body. STRONG is for those who want more than quick fixes. It’s for people who value structure, discipline, and training that works. Inside STRONG, you’ll find: • A growing library of strength based Pilates workouts across six distinct class styles. • Training that includes heavy dumbbell sessions, sculpt focused classes, and more. • Structured programs, challenges, and weekly schedules to guide your training. • Long, continuous sessions designed for focus, flow, and progression. • Intelligent programming that supports sustainable results over time. • A supportive, motivating community that trains with purpose and consistency. Whether you’re training at home or seeking a more intentional approach to movement, STRONG provides the structure, guidance, and environment to help you stay consistent, build strength, and move better over time. To access all features and content you can subscribe to STRONG BY IZZY 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.strongbyizzy.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.strongbyizzy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Forma Pilates3 screens
STRONG BY IZZY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: STRONG BY IZZY at free with in-app purchases against Forma Pilates's subscription. STRONG BY IZZY also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (97% vs 87%). Forma Pilates's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 STRONG BY IZZY sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STRONG BY IZZY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Forma Pilates's written reviews are positive against 97% of STRONG BY IZZY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, STRONG BY IZZY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Forma Pilates versus STRONG BY IZZY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma PilatesSTRONG BY IZZY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (181 ratings)4.9 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews96.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181 — better157
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForma Pilates, INCIzzy Samuel Pty lTD

Customer experience

Forma Pilates

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

STRONG BY IZZY

All ratings157 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%

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

STRONG BY IZZY

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
8 purchases

STRONG BY IZZY

Subscriptions2
  • STRONG BY IZZY Monthly$34.991 Month
  • STRONG BY IZZY Yearly$349.991 Year
One-time6
  • STRONG BY IZZY - 3499$34.99
  • STRONG BY IZZY - 4499$44.99
  • STRONG BY IZZY - 6499$64.99
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  • STRONG BY IZZY - 7499$74.99
  • STRONG BY IZZY - 8499$84.99
  • STRONG BY IZZY - 9999$99.99

Questions

Is Forma Pilates free?
Forma Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STRONG BY IZZY free?
STRONG BY IZZY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forma Pilates or STRONG BY IZZY?
STRONG BY IZZY is rated higher. Forma Pilates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while STRONG BY IZZY averages 4.9 from 157 ratings.
Do Forma Pilates or STRONG BY IZZY have ads?
Neither Forma Pilates nor STRONG BY IZZY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma Pilates or STRONG BY IZZY?
Forma Pilates ships an update every 10 days, and STRONG BY IZZY every 3 months. Most recently, Forma Pilates was updated on October 17, 2026 and STRONG BY IZZY on October 18, 2026.

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