Comparison

VB METHOD vs Shapelates

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

Head to head
About

VB METHOD

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
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VB METHOD is a core-focused, athletic approach to pilates. Our powerful formula combines pilates, weights, and cardio in order to create a stronger, balanced, & toned physique, without draining your energy, time, or nervous system. With our detailed and expert guidance, you are guaranteed to properly connect with your muscles and work from a place of safety without wasting another second doing workouts incorrectly. The Membership Includes: •Unlimited Access to 600 + Workouts for Every Level: Pilates, Weights, Cardio, Yoga, and more •New PROGRAMS & CHALLENGES Every Month - to keep you progressing! •Weekly Schedules for every level and schedule •Mindfulness + Meditation to regulate your nervous system •Bi-Weekly Live Streams with replays available •30-Day Calendar Feature to keep your practice organized •Bi-Monthly Technique Workshops with Q&A •Exclusive Community to keep you accountable, connect with V and like-minded women •Meal Plan & Nutrition Guides (annual membership) •Recipes—> Healthy, Delicious, Easy to Make (annual membership) •Discounts on Branded Equipment (15% OFF) (annual membership) •First Dibs & Discounts on Exclusive Offers (annual membership) --- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. VB METHOD 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 unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://vbmethod.uscreen.io/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://vbmethod.uscreen.io/pages/privacy-policy

About

Shapelates

This fitness app offers an online Pilates, Strength, and Sculpt studio with high-quality, results-driven workouts you can do at home. It features a unique blend of classical and contemporary Pilates with strength training to help you burn fat, build muscle, and lose weight.

Highlights
  • 250+ On-demand classes
  • Weekly new classes
  • 4-Week beginner program
  • Pilates x Strength challenges
  • Healthy recipes
  • Community access
Features
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A results-driven fitness app that actually works! Shapelates is an online Pilates, Strength and Sculpt studio that brings high-quality workouts straight to your home! Kristal's signature style blends classical and contemporary Pilates with strength, cardio and power sculpt classes. This unique style will help you burn fat, build muscle and lose weight! Kristal's expertise includes 600 hours in certifications and 6+ years of experience. Each class is carefully designed to strengthen, sculpt and tone. It's at home Pilates with results! With 24/7 access from your computer, mobile or tablet you can workout anywhere, anytime! Your membership includes: - 7 Day free trial - Unlimited access to 250+ classes - Weekly schedule - New weekly classes - 4 Week Beginner Program - Pilates x Strength Challenges - Healthy Recipes - Community Kristal's guided classes will motivate and inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Start your Pilates movement or advance your journey today!

Screenshots

VB METHOD4 screens
Shapelates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shapelates at none against VB METHOD's 4. VB METHOD's advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 24) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. VB METHOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $32.00 per month. Shapelates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VB METHOD against 4.9 for Shapelates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB METHOD has 151 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of VB METHOD's written reviews are positive against 95% of Shapelates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, Shapelates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VB METHOD versus Shapelates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB METHODShapelates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (151 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews99.0% of reviews — better95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better24
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVB FIT METHOD LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

VB METHOD

All ratings151 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive99.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.0%

Shapelates

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

Bugs and requests

VB METHOD

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Shapelates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VB METHOD

Subscriptions4
  • VB FIT METHOD Monthly7 Days trial$32.001 Month
  • VB METHOD Monthly$32.001 Month
  • VB FIT METHOD Yearly7 Days trial$279.001 Year
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  • VB METHOD Annual$279.001 Year
None

Shapelates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VB METHOD free?
VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapelates free?
Shapelates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or Shapelates?
VB METHOD and Shapelates are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 151 and 24 ratings respectively.
Do VB METHOD or Shapelates have ads?
Neither VB METHOD nor Shapelates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or Shapelates?
VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and Shapelates every 6 weeks. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on September 20, 2026 and Shapelates on September 27, 2026.

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