Comparison

Barre Eclipse vs THE LEX | EFFECT

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

Head to head
About

Barre Eclipse

Engage in body-affirming barre and pilates workouts designed to enhance physical and mental well-being. Access music-driven live and on-demand classes, with new content and programs added weekly. Enjoy a supportive community and empowering instruction.

Highlights
  • Body-affirming barre & pilates
  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Weekly fresh content
  • Monthly 30-day workout plans
  • Customizable playlists
  • Offline viewing
  • Community forum
Features
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Fall in love with body-affirming barre workouts that improve your physical and mental well-being. Barre Eclipse offers music-driven live and on-demand barre classes that blend the best of pilates, strength training, yoga, and elements of dance. Maintaining a consistent at-home workout routine has never been easier with fresh content added weekly, a new 30-day workout plan every month, and high-quality, top-notch productions. Explore our extensive workout library with classes that range from 10 minutes to 60 minutes. You can filter workouts by target muscle group, duration, vibe, or equipment to find the perfect exercise. You can organize your favorite classes into custom playlists, add them to a personalized workout calendar, or download them for offline viewing. BEGINNERS WELCOME:  Kickstart your barre journey from home with our 30-Day Beginning Barre program. No special props or equipment are needed. Detailed instruction, alignment tutorials, and stunning high-definition demonstrations provide the guidance you need. HUMAN-TO-HUMAN CONNECTION:  Say goodbye to algorithms and voiceovers. Experience genuine human interaction with two-way live classes, a vibrant community forum, and boisterous comments from fellow students. It's like having your teacher beside you, grooving to the music, doing the work with you, and offering real-time cues. Every live class helps you feel seen and engaged so you can consistently show up for yourself and your workouts. BODY-AFFIRMING BURN:  Embrace the benefits of high-repetition, low-impact exercises with empowering language that uplifts your mental well-being. Barre Eclipse will never tell you to tone, tighten, sculpt, or shrink. Instead, we focus on enhancing your endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. You'll feel more confident in your skin and motivated by pure good energy. Barre Eclipse is a refreshing refuge from diet and fitness culture. FRESH CONTENT AND COMMUNITY:  Enjoy new Barre Hour classes weekly, curated 30-day workout programs each month, and seasonal releases of our themed 7-day barre series. Join community challenges for accountability and discover innovative ways to stay committed to your fitness journey. Now is your time to fall in love with your workouts! Unlock hundreds of classes for free today. We offer monthly, quarterly, or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions within the app.* It's super easy to cancel. Pricing may vary by region. In-app subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each term. *You can manage your subscription in your Account Dashboard if you purchased your subscription on our web app. Apple manages all in-app payments made through your iTunes Account. All subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle and charge your account for renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Privacy Policy: https://app.barreeclipse.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://app.barreeclipse.com/pages/terms-of-use

About

THE LEX | EFFECT

Experience highly effective, low-impact sculpt classes from anywhere, live or on-demand. Transform your mind and body with workouts designed for real results and deeper body connection. Access hundreds of classes with minimal space and equipment.

Highlights
  • Live and On-Demand Classes
  • Categorized by Duration, Body Part, Equipment
  • Minimal Space and Equipment Required
  • Over 300+ Classes Added Weekly
  • Pre/Post Natal Workouts
  • Programs, Challenges, and Meditations
  • Monthly Calendars and Community
Features
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Highly effective, low-impact, mat-based sculpt classes that you can do from anywhere - LIVE and On-Demand. Be prepared to transform your life, mind, and body through movement. These workouts bring real results, and they leave you feeling more connected to your body than ever before. Seamlessly categorized by duration, body part, equipment, beginner, pre/post natal and more. All workouts use minimal space, time, and equipment. They will quickly become your go-to total body workouts that you can stream from anywhere in the world. - Monthly or Annual Subscription - Over 300+ Classes... with new videos added weekly! - Yoga Sculpt and Pilates Based Workouts... ranging from 5 to 50 minutes. - Pre/Post Natal Workouts - Programs & Challenges - Meditations & Special Wellness Content - Monthly Calendars... to keep you on track. - A Wellness-Minded Community... for you to connect with! Alexis Guss is a certified instructor and wellness guide who created THE LEX EFFECT after feeling a void in at-home workout options. Alexis believes that an effective workout does not require an hour of your day, fancy equipment, or a high price tag. She has proven that results come from practicing a consistent method of movement that fits seamlessly into your life. Join TLE today and feel your best!

Screenshots

Barre Eclipse4 screens
THE LEX | EFFECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THE LEX | EFFECT at none against Barre Eclipse's 9. Barre Eclipse's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Barre Eclipse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. THE LEX | EFFECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barre Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 29 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barre Eclipse ships an update monthly, THE LEX | EFFECT every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barre Eclipse versus THE LEX | EFFECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarre EclipseTHE LEX | EFFECT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (91 ratings) — better4.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better29
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBarre Eclipse LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Barre Eclipse

All ratings91 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

THE LEX | EFFECT

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Barre Eclipse

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Videos don't automatically mark as watched after viewing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Workout calendar or progress tracking system
  • Quick rewind/forward buttons (15-second skip) in video player
  • Auto-mark videos as played after completion
  • Favorite/love button for saving preferred classes
  • Enhanced offline download capabilities

THE LEX | EFFECT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Barre Eclipse

Subscriptions9
  • Barre Eclipse Monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • (APP) Eclipse Pass Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Monthly Eclipse Pass7 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • Quarterly Eclipse Pass7 Days trial$113.993 Months
  • Black Friday$219.991 Year
  • (APP) Black Friday$219.991 Year
  • Barre Eclipse Yearly7 Days trial$349.991 Year
  • (APP) Eclipse Pass Yearly$349.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly Eclipse Pass7 Days trial$399.991 Year
None

THE LEX | EFFECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barre Eclipse free?
Barre Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THE LEX | EFFECT free?
THE LEX | EFFECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barre Eclipse or THE LEX | EFFECT?
Barre Eclipse is rated higher. Barre Eclipse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while THE LEX | EFFECT averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Barre Eclipse or THE LEX | EFFECT have ads?
Neither Barre Eclipse nor THE LEX | EFFECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barre Eclipse or THE LEX | EFFECT?
Barre Eclipse ships an update monthly, and THE LEX | EFFECT every 5 months. Most recently, Barre Eclipse was updated on September 29, 2026 and THE LEX | EFFECT on October 6, 2026.

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