Comparison

VB METHOD vs Shape Pilates London

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

Shape Pilates London

Access over 250 on-demand Pilates and strength classes, or join live weekly sessions. Filter workouts by level, duration, and props to find your perfect session. Stay motivated with challenges and plans designed for all stages of life.

Highlights
  • Over 250 on-demand classes
  • Live weekly sessions
  • Filter by level, duration, props
  • Challenges and plans
  • Expert instruction
  • Beginner and prenatal options
Features
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By Gemma Folkard. Get grounded in movement, and promote longevity, wherever you are. Challenge your body and brain with creative Pilates and Strength workouts led by Gemma Folkard, with form at the forefront. Choose from over 250 classes on demand, or join live sessions weekly. Pilates is an amazing practice to take you through every season of life. Routed in the principles of breath, precision, centering and flow, your body and mind will be completely grounded, yet energised. FILTER: Find your the movement you crave quicker by filtering classes based on level, duration, props and more. ACCOUNTABILITY: Stay accountable by following one of the many challenges and plans available, including a Beginner Plan and Holiday Edit. PROGRESSION: by adding in hand weights and small props to level up your practice. This is done in a safe and effective way, so you will see, and feel results quicker. COMMUNITY: Join the global community by attending one, or all of the 4 x weekly live classes over Zoom (timezone GMT). QUALITY: Gemma is a highly experienced Level 3 mat, reformer and pre/postnatal qualified Pilates teacher. Shape is grounded in exceptional teaching and an authentic attitude to movement.

Screenshots

VB METHOD4 screens
Shape Pilates London4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Pilates London at none against VB METHOD's 4. VB METHOD's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (151 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Shape Pilates London 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 5.0 for Shape Pilates London. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB METHOD has 151 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Shape Pilates London's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB METHOD ships an update monthly, Shape Pilates London every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VB METHOD versus Shape Pilates London: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB METHODShape Pilates London
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (151 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews99.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — 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%

Shape Pilates London

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Shape Pilates London

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

Shape Pilates London

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VB METHOD free?
VB METHOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Pilates London free?
Shape Pilates London is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VB METHOD or Shape Pilates London?
Shape Pilates London is rated higher. VB METHOD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Shape Pilates London averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do VB METHOD or Shape Pilates London have ads?
Neither VB METHOD nor Shape Pilates London shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB METHOD or Shape Pilates London?
VB METHOD ships an update monthly, and Shape Pilates London every 11 months. Most recently, VB METHOD was updated on September 20, 2026 and Shape Pilates London on September 9, 2026.

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