Comparison

KRN Pilates vs Spiraling Sam

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

Head to head
About

KRN Pilates

Access a comprehensive library of classical Pilates exercises and workouts from a renowned instructor. Learn fundamental to advanced techniques, track your progress, and enjoy new content regularly. Ideal for both teachers and students.

Highlights
  • 550+ Pilates exercises and workouts
  • Fundamental, intermediate, and advanced technique
  • Tutorials and full-length workouts
  • Track workout progress
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • New content released quarterly
Features
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Welcome to Kathi Ross-Nash’s official training app – KRN Pilates. Based on the acclaimed Red Thread Pilates program. Powered by Balanced Body: The #1 choice of Pilates professionals since 1976. Trusted by hundreds of thousands worldwide. KRN Pilates provides Pilates teachers and students alike with over 550 exercises and workouts. Whether you’re a master instructor or want to brush up on your basics, KRN has you covered. HIGHLIGHTS From KRN, the creator of The Red Thread Method® Ft. top Instructors: Joel Crosby, Amanda Diatta, Leilani Crawford, & more 550+ exercises Covers fundamental, intermediate, and advanced technique Practice key movements: extensions, flexion, stability, twists, and so much more Apple Health compatible Save & track workouts TOP PILATES TRAINING KRN Pilates is a comprehensive library for Pilates instruction. The app features acclaimed international Instructors leading full-length Pilates workouts to get you moving, strengthening, toning, and gaining the benefits of authentic Pilates exercise programs! MASTER MOVEMENT The progression of exercise videos demonstrates how to build strength and technique to master each Pilates exercise. The KRN Pilates workout library includes tutorials & workouts on the following and more: The Hundred Rolling Like a Ball Corkscrew Spine Twist Roll Over Teaser Jack Knife Boomerang Control Balance PILATES WORKOUTS MADE EASY Create a workout schedule and monitor your progress. You can even sync with Apple Health! Learn the basics like The Hundred and work your way to more advanced technique. Train alongside your Instructor of choice through mat routines or with equipment. Chairs, Arcs, Barrels, Reformers, and more available at https://www.pilates.com. KEEP PROGRESSING New exercises and workouts are released every quarter so you can continue progressing in your journey! KRN Pilates is both the at-home and in-studio complementary workout app every Pilates enthusiast needs in their toolbox. START FOR FREE TODAY Start your free 14-day trial today to get unlimited access to KRN Pilates exercises and workouts you can do anytime, anywhere! MORE INFORMATION You will not be charged when you start your free trial. After the free trial ends, you will be auto-billed $5.99 USD per month and $39.99 per year (price varies by currency.) The KRN Pilates App utilizes the Apple Health Kit to track activity Support: https://krnpilatesapp.com/support FAQ: https://krnpilatesapp.com/faq Need Equipment?: https://www.pilates.com

About

Spiraling Sam

This app provides online classes for dancers and movers in GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods, plus dance conditioning. It focuses on anatomy, embodiment, and artistic expression to enhance physical potential. Classes are available for home or on-the-go, with or without specialized equipment.

Highlights
  • GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Method classes
  • Dance Conditioning education
  • Anatomy and embodiment focus
  • Classes for home or on-the-go
  • Suitable with or without equipment
  • Community of movers
Features
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An online studio for dancers and intentional movers, offering classes in The GYROTONIC & GYROKINESIS Methods + educational Dance Conditioning. Spiraling Sam’s Online Studio looks through the lens of anatomy, energetic embodiment, dance science and artistic expression to help you reach your full potential. Deepen your perspective and felt experience with new cues, concepts, and ways of thinking that can be embodied, both inside and outside of the studio. Whether you have access to Gyrotonic equipment, or are are looking to workout at home or on-the-go, there are a wide range of classes available for you. Join this vibrant community of dancers and intentional movers!

Screenshots

KRN Pilates4 screens
Spiraling Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

KRN Pilates and Spiraling Sam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of KRN Pilates's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spiraling Sam's. KRN Pilates also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Spiraling Sam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. KRN Pilates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Spiraling Sam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KRN Pilates against 4.7 for Spiraling Sam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KRN Pilates has 110 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of KRN Pilates's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spiraling Sam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KRN Pilates ships an update every 7 months, Spiraling Sam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KRN Pilates versus Spiraling Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKRN PilatesSpiraling Sam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (110 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBalanced BodySutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

KRN Pilates

All ratings110 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Spiraling Sam

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KRN Pilates

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
None

Spiraling Sam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KRN Pilates free?
KRN Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spiraling Sam free?
Spiraling Sam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KRN Pilates or Spiraling Sam?
KRN Pilates is rated higher. KRN Pilates averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Spiraling Sam averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do KRN Pilates or Spiraling Sam have ads?
Neither KRN Pilates nor Spiraling Sam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KRN Pilates or Spiraling Sam?
KRN Pilates ships an update every 7 months, and Spiraling Sam every 3 months. Most recently, KRN Pilates was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spiraling Sam on November 4, 2026.

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