# Xponential+ vs Powers Pilates

The clearest difference is rating: Powers Pilates at 5.0 against Xponential+'s 4.3. Powers Pilates also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Xponential+'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xponential+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Powers Pilates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Powers Pilates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xponential+ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Xponential+ ships an update monthly, Powers Pilates every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xponential+ | Powers Pilates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powers-pilates/id6448124171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Momence, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577856011) |

## What reviewers say

### Xponential+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xponential-plus/id1587988117)

Access a wide variety of on-demand and live fitness classes from top studios. Book in-person sessions and track your progress across different workout types and brands. Enjoy a comprehensive fitness experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** On-demand classes, Live classes, In-person studio booking, Progress tracking, Apple Watch integration, Class reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Row House - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| STRIDE - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| CycleBar - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Rumble - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| AKT - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Club Pilates - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pure Barre - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| StretchLab - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| YogaSix - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| All Brands - Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of workouts
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Live class feature
- 🤩 Excellent content and instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to find and save favorite classes
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad or TV
- 💸 Expensive subscription with poor value

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and unable to access account
- Workouts not registering as completed
- Playback issues, videos freezing or restarting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/resume workouts
- Improve search and filtering options
- Introduce an iPad-specific app version
- Integrate with fitness tracking devices


### Powers Pilates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powers-pilates/id6448124171)

Manage your Pilates account, book classes and events, and access on-demand content. Stay connected with the studio through direct messaging and a public feed for announcements and promotions.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class and event booking, On-demand content library, Direct messaging, Studio announcements feed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xponential+ free?

Xponential+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Powers Pilates free?

Powers Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Xponential+ or Powers Pilates?

Powers Pilates is rated higher. Xponential+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Powers Pilates averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Xponential+ or Powers Pilates have ads?

Xponential+ shows ads; Powers Pilates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xponential+ or Powers Pilates?

Xponential+ ships an update monthly, and Powers Pilates every 3 months. Most recently, Xponential+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Powers Pilates on October 9, 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.*