Comparison

Pole + Dance vs The Pole Physio

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

Head to head
About

Pole + Dance

This app allows users to discover and book various pole dance and aerial fitness classes, workshops, and private lessons. It connects users with a community of instructors and studios, offering on-demand courses and easy access to class schedules and locations.

Highlights
  • Book drop-in classes
  • Sign up for performance series
  • Request private lessons and parties
  • Access on-demand courses
  • Discover studio locations
  • Find sister studios
Features
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Explore Your Strength at Pole + Dance Studios By stepping through our doors you aren’t just taking a pole dancing class, you are joining a community. At Pole + Dance Studios, we offer drop-in classes, performance series, parties, and private lessons with a team of technically excellent instructors with a wide range of movement backgrounds. Our spaces are naturally lit, clean and our equipment is built with the top rated aerial equipment and installed by best-in-class rigging professionals. Our customer service team will make sure you have the best experience possible and we pride ourselves on responding to all inquiries and requests in a 24 hour turnaround time. Download our app to sign up for your favorite classes in pole dance, pole tricks, heels choreography, and active flexibility! You can also book workshops and series, request private lessons and parties, and access on-demand courses. Discover all of our locations, find the community closest to you, and easily find our sister studios when traveling. Visit poleanddancestudios.com to find more information on class levels, pricing, scholarships, discounts, and anything else you need to know to start your pole and aerial journey. We can’t wait to have you in class!

About

The Pole Physio

This app offers structured guidance and expert support for pole dancers and aerialists. It provides targeted programs for rehabilitation, strength, and flexibility, helping athletes prevent injuries and progress safely in their training.

Highlights
  • Targeted cross-training programs
  • Injury rehabilitation programs
  • Physiotherapist-designed exercises
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Accessible anywhere training
Features
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The Pole Physio App provides structured guidance and expert support for pole dancers and aerialists working with The Pole Physio team, with a mission to empower athletes with the knowledge and tools to rehabilitate, strengthen, and safeguard their bodies, supporting injury prevention, safe skill progression and holistic healthcare. The Pole Physio app allows pole dancers and aerialists to - Gain access to targeted pre-made cross-training programs to develop strength, flexibility, and control for pole-specific skills - Safely rehabilitate injuries or manage ongoing conditions with tailored programs from our online team. Key features - Pre-made Training Programs: Structured programs available for purchase through The Pole Physio, targeting specific pole skills, strength, or flexibility goals. - Tailored Training Programs: Custom programs created in collaboration with our online team for rehabilitation, conditioning, or skill development and are designed specifically for your needs and goals. - Rehab and Conditioning Guidance: Exercises and routines designed by physiotherapists, strength and flexibility coaches to safely support pole and aerial training while reducing injury risk. - Progress Tracking: Monitor your sessions and progression as you complete your training program. - Integration with Apple Health App: Sync with the Health app to update your metrics instantly and keep your progress recorded. - Accessible Anywhere, meaning programs can be followed from home, the gym, or the studio, providing structured guidance wherever you train. Whether you are recovering from an injury, improving your pole performance, or following a structured pre-made program, The Pole Physio App provides the tools, support, and expert guidance you need to progress safely.

Screenshots

Pole + Dance4 screens
The Pole Physio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Pole Physio at 5.0 against Pole + Dance's 3.9. The Pole Physio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pole + Dance's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Pole Physio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pole + Dance has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pole + Dance ships an update every 2 months, The Pole Physio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pole + Dance versus The Pole Physio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole + DanceThe Pole Physio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB419 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpotbee, Inc.The Pole Physio

Customer experience

Pole + Dance

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The Pole Physio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pole + Dance

No in-app purchases

None

The Pole Physio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pole + Dance free?
Pole + Dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pole Physio free?
The Pole Physio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pole + Dance or The Pole Physio?
The Pole Physio is rated higher. Pole + Dance averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Pole Physio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pole + Dance or The Pole Physio have ads?
Neither Pole + Dance nor The Pole Physio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole + Dance or The Pole Physio?
Pole + Dance ships an update every 2 months, and The Pole Physio every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pole + Dance was updated on October 5, 2026 and The Pole Physio on October 1, 2026.

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