Return Pilates vs ARC Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Return Pilates
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Download the Return Pilates App to browse class schedules, sign-up for classes, purchase class packs, as well as view the studio location information. An Open Door. A Welcome Home. http://returnpilates.com.au/
ARC Studios
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Where Strength, Balance & Flow Connect. ARC STUDIO is a boutique, women-only movement space in Malvern that brings together Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Functional Training, Yoga, and Personal Training, all under one roof. Our unique approach, The ARC Method, integrates strength, balance, and flow to help you move smarter, feel stronger, and live more connected to your body. Whether you’re building strength, restoring balance, or finding your flow, every class at ARC STUDIO is designed to support your whole self; body, mind, and breath. What We Offer: • Reformer Pilates: Strength, tone, and alignment • Mat Pilates: Core conditioning and precision • Functional Training: Real-world strength and mobility • Yoga: Balance, breath, and mindfulness • Personal Training: Tailored coaching for your goals Our studio is a calm, empowering space where women can train without pressure with thoughtful programming, expert guidance, and a supportive community. Start Your Journey Experience our Intro Offer: 3 weeks of unlimited classes for $99 and discover your rhythm through strength, balance, and flow. Join ARC and find your way back to movement that feels good, for life. ARC STUDIO For women who move. ? Located in Malvern, VIC
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Verdict
Return Pilates and ARC Studios are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Return Pilates ships an update every 2 weeks, ARC Studios fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Return Pilates | ARC Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MPC Pilates Pty Ltd | AJSFitness PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Return Pilates
No in-app purchases
ARC Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
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