# VB METHOD vs Pilates With Ashlea

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pilates With Ashlea at free with in-app purchases against VB METHOD's subscription. VB METHOD's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (151 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VB METHOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $32.00 per month and Pilates With Ashlea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $21.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VB METHOD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB METHOD has 151 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 99% of VB METHOD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilates With Ashlea's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VB METHOD | Pilates With Ashlea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-method/id1577330189/reviews)** | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-with-ashlea/id6448525316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 99.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VB FIT METHOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577330191) | [Global Fitness Holdings Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490993741) |

## What reviewers say

### VB METHOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-method/id1577330189)

This app offers a core-focused, athletic approach to fitness, blending pilates, weights, and cardio for a stronger, toned physique. It provides expert guidance, a vast library of workouts, and community support to ensure effective and safe training.

**Highlights:** Core-focused athletic pilates, Pilates, weights, and cardio blend, Unlimited access to 500+ workouts, New programs and challenges monthly, Mindfulness and meditation sessions, Live streams and workshops, Community support and accountability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VB FIT METHOD Monthly | $32.00 | per month |
| VB METHOD Monthly | $32.00 | per month |
| VB FIT METHOD Yearly | $279.00 | per year |
| VB METHOD Annual | $279.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly effective pilates and strength fusion workouts
- 🎯 Exceptional cueing and detailed form guidance
- 📱 User-friendly app interface and navigation
- 🎬 Extensive variety of workout options and lengths
- ⏱️ Time-efficient workouts with minimal equipment needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Instructor can be sassy in responses to inquiries
- 🔢 Counting errors during exercises (doing more/less than stated)
- 📊 Limited workout history tracking features
- 🔁 Repetitive content in weekly workout rotations
- 💰 App features don't justify the subscription price

**Reported bugs**

- Weekly workouts marked as completed despite not being done that week
- App lacks workout history visibility

**Requested features**

- Workout history and completion tracking
- Ability to see which classes are new vs. previously completed
- More frequent content updates and less repetition
- Built-in cool-down segments in workouts
- Additional app features to justify pricing


### Pilates With Ashlea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-with-ashlea/id6448525316)

Access a comprehensive library of Pilates workouts led by a certified instructor. Features classes for all levels, exercise tutorials, and community support. Enjoy the studio experience online, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Extensive Pilates workout library, Beginner to advanced levels, New classes added monthly, Exercise tutorials and guidance, Pilates challenges, Community chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION | $21.00 | per month |
| ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION | $234.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VB METHOD free?

VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pilates With Ashlea free?

Pilates With Ashlea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or Pilates With Ashlea?

VB METHOD is rated higher. VB METHOD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Pilates With Ashlea averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do VB METHOD or Pilates With Ashlea have ads?

Neither VB METHOD nor Pilates With Ashlea shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or Pilates With Ashlea?

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and Pilates With Ashlea monthly. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pilates With Ashlea on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*