Comparison

Xponential+ vs barre3

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

Head to head
About

Xponential+

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
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Xponential+ is the fitness app that brings the top 10 In-studio brands in one place for an ultimate on demand, live class, and in-person studio booking experience. With Xponential+, you can find your perfect workout at any time of day or night. From yoga to barre to cycling to recovery - there`s something for everyone The Apple Watch app integrates with Health Data so users can experience: -Booking live and on demand classes -Reminders for your upcoming sessions -Class details -Progress tracking across workouts and brands

About

barre3

Book local strength and low-impact fitness classes designed for all levels. Experience energizing workouts that build strength, stability, and confidence. Features include studio booking, schedule management, and childcare reservations.

Highlights
  • Book local fitness classes
  • Manage workout schedule
  • Purchase memberships and packages
  • Reserve childcare
  • Stay updated on studio news
Features
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Book local strength and low-impact fitness classes with the barre3 Studio app. Experience in-person workouts that build strength and leave you energized, never depleted. Our low-impact classes combine strength training, cardio intervals, and breath-led movements to build strength and stability throughout the body. The result: muscle that supports longevity, greater resilience, and more confidence in how you move every day. With modifications offered in every class, our workouts are designed for women at every stage—whether you’re new to fitness, rebuilding strength, or deepening your practice. THE BENEFITS OF THE BARRE3 STUDIO APP: Find a Studio Near You: Easily locate and book in-person classes at any of our 200+ studios. Manage Your Schedule: View upcoming workouts, book your favorite instructors, and track your fitness journey. Memberships & Packages: Purchase memberships and class packages directly through the app. Studio Updates: Stay connected to news and special events from your local studio. Play Lounge: Reserve childcare during your workout at participating locations. FIND OUT WHY OUR CLIENTS ARE HOOKED: “If you like barre classes, this is your best bet.” — Goop “The classes are hard, but they're accessible. My favorite part is that the instructors encourage movement as a celebration of the body, rather than a punishment.” — SELF Magazine “I found the first true calm I'd felt in years. The results on my body were astounding, pretty quickly. Several months in and I was totally hooked.” — NYLON Magazine JOIN THE COMMUNITY Download the app today and start your 14-day free trial. Experience why millions have turned to barre3 for a sustainable fitness routine they truly love. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS The barre3 app is free to download. An active monthly or annual subscription is required for access. Your trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. FIND OUT WHY OUR CLIENTS ARE HOOKED: “If you like barre classes, this is your best bet.” — Goop “The classes are hard, but they're accessible. My favorite part is that the instructors encourage movement as a celebration of the body, rather than a punishment.” — SELF Magazine “I found the first true calm I'd felt in years. The results on my body were astounding, pretty quickly. Several months in and I was totally hooked.” — NYLON Magazine JOIN THE COMMUNITY Download the app today and start your 14-day free trial. Experience why millions have turned to barre3 for a sustainable fitness routine they truly love. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS The barre3 Studio app is free to download

Screenshots

Xponential+4 screens
barre34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: barre3 at 73% against Xponential+'s 19%. barre3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Xponential+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Xponential+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. barre3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

barre3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Xponential+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of barre3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xponential+ ships an update monthly, barre3 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Xponential+ versus barre3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXponential+barre3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K8.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXponential Fitness LLCB3 Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Xponential+

All ratings1,788 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative74.4%

barre3

All ratings8,402 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral17.8%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

Xponential+

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

barre3

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🤩 Wonderful studio with excellent teachers
  • 💪 Classes are challenging yet make me feel strong
  • 🧡 Great for body and soul
  • 🎉 Fantastic community and welcoming environment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Logging out issue with password not accepted
  • 🔍 Lacks some key details like class size and calendar sync

Bugs and requests

Xponential+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

barre3

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Logging out issue with password not accepted

Requested features

3 requests
  • Show number of openings in a class
  • Automatically add classes to calendar
  • Real-time text notifications for waitlist movement

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Xponential+

Subscriptions7
  • AKT - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Club Pilates - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pure Barre - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • StretchLab - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • YogaSix - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • All Brands - Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All Brands - Yearly7 Days trial$239.991 Year
None

barre3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xponential+ free?
Xponential+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is barre3 free?
barre3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xponential+ or barre3?
barre3 is rated higher. Xponential+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while barre3 averages 5.0 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Xponential+ or barre3 have ads?
Xponential+ shows ads; barre3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Xponential+ or barre3?
Xponential+ ships an update monthly, and barre3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xponential+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and barre3 on November 11, 2026.

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