Comparison

Pilates Project vs Saran Pilates

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

Head to head
About

Pilates Project

Access a global community and extensive library of Reformer & Mat Pilates classes, available live and on-demand. This app offers structured training, personalized programs, and expert instruction for all levels, bringing the studio experience to your home.

Highlights
  • 350+ on-demand Reformer & Mat Pilates classes
  • Live classes with global community
  • Weekly training schedules and programs
  • Expert instruction with modifications
  • Personalized programs for fitness goals
  • Apple HealthKit integration for tracking
  • Dietitian-approved recipes and meal plans
Features
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Join master Pilates Teacher Maghan Fittler and her world-class instructors on a tailored Pilates journey through an easy-to-access app designed just for you. Enjoy unrestricted access to a global community and an extensive library of Reformer & Mat Pilates classes – available at-home – live and on-demand. Catering to first-time beginners to advanced movers, Pilates Project delivers the ultimate in-Studio experience at home with 350+ on-demand classes, live classes, weekly training schedules, challenges, programs, instructor development, recipes, grocery lists and seasonal meal plans in one convenient place. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? - New content released weekly - Structured Weekly Training Schedules, programmed by Maghan Fittler, a master instructor and multi-studio owner with over 15 years experience - Expert instruction from World-class, qualified instructors including cueing, modifications, and progressions to improve your form and enhance your technique - Personalised programs specific to your body and fitness/health goals - Enjoy high speed browsing and video streaming on your mobile or cast workouts to your TV for the ultimate in-studio experience, at home - Download workouts to your device for a smooth playback experience in areas of poor mobile connection - Track your workouts and reach your daily activity goals with Apple HealthKit integration - Easily search and filter content and save all your favourite classes, programs, recipes and meal plans in one place PILATES PROJECT APP FEATURES Workouts - Over 350 on-demand Reformer, Mat Pilates & Fitness workouts, ranging from 5-50 minutes - Live classes to keep you connected with our Pilates Project community from home - Programmed and instructed by Maghan Fittler and her team of world-class, qualified instructors - Filter and search classes based on your fitness level, duration, equipment, and area of the body Programs - Goal specific programs choreographed to create change in your body and help you achieve your goals - Ranging from 7 days to 6 weeks, our programs include Reformer & Mat Pilates options, as well as a full range of equipment and focus areas Health & Fitness Tracking - Apple HealthKit integration with the Pilates Project app - Track workouts and monitor health stats (heart rate, calories burned and active energy) during classes to meet your fitness goals - Monitor statistics during workouts on your watch & video player, share your activity with friends and get those Activity Rings! - Play, stop & rewind videos from your Watch without interrupting workouts. - Easy to Use: Install app on iPhone, open Watch app, select "Show on Apple Watch" Wellness - Stretch, relaxation, meditation and breathwork series to calm your thoughts, focus your mind and improve mental clarity Recipes & Meal Plans - An extensive recipe library with over 500 dietitian-approved, nourishing recipes and seasonal meal plans for the entire family to enjoy - Recipe specific nutrition information, including calorie and macronutrient details - Meal plan aligned shopping lists for convenient, hassle-free planning - Filter and search based on dietary preferences and meal occasion to support your movement journey ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Pilates Project offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: - Terms of Service: https://members.pilatesproject.com/terms - Privacy Policy: https://members.pilatesproject.com/privacy

About

Saran Pilates

Access a comprehensive online Pilates studio with on-demand workouts led by certified instructors. Explore a variety of routines for all levels, from reformer to mat, designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Connect with a community and track your progress with structured plans and new weekly content.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of on-demand workouts
  • Reformer, Mat, Chair, and Tower options
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Weekly planner and programs
  • New weekly uploads
  • Community forums
  • Exercise library
Features
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Build a Reformer Pilates practice that evolves with you. Founded by Gabrielle Saran, a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, Saran Pilates brings studio-quality Pilates directly to your home. Members love our clear, effective cueing, structured programs, and Weekly Planner that takes the guesswork out of what to do next. Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned mover, you’ll find workouts designed to help you build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent. Inside the app: • Hundreds of on-demand workouts, including Reformer, Mat, Chair, and Tower • Reformer-specific programs designed for real progression • A Weekly Planner that tells you what to do next • Beginner through advanced levels • New workouts added every week • Expert instruction to help you move with confidence and proper form • Classes ranging from 8 to 60 minutes To access all features and content you can subscribe to Saran Pilates on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://saranpilates.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://saranpilates.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

Pilates Project4 screens
Saran Pilates4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pilates Project and Saran Pilates both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Saran Pilates's written reviews are positive against 84% of Pilates Project's. Pilates Project's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pilates Project sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Saran Pilates sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $26.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pilates Project against 4.9 for Saran Pilates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 133 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pilates Project's written reviews are positive against 98% of Saran Pilates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Project ships an update monthly, Saran Pilates every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pilates Project versus Saran Pilates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates ProjectSaran Pilates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62 ratings)4.9 (133 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62133 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMy Pilates Project Pty LtdSaran Pilates, LLC

Customer experience

Pilates Project

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%

Saran Pilates

All ratings133 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilates Project

Subscriptions4
  • Pilates Project Monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Pilates Project Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year
8 purchases

Saran Pilates

Subscriptions2
  • Saran Pilates Monthly7 Days trial$26.001 Month
  • Saran Pilates Yearly7 Days trial$259.991 Year
One-time6
  • Saran Pilates - 1299$12.99
  • Saran Pilates - 1599$15.99
  • Saran Pilates - 2499$24.99
Show 3 more
  • Saran Pilates - 2999$29.99
  • Saran Pilates - 4999$49.99
  • Saran Pilates - 5999$59.99

Questions

Is Pilates Project free?
Pilates Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saran Pilates free?
Saran Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilates Project or Saran Pilates?
Saran Pilates is rated higher. Pilates Project averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Saran Pilates averages 4.9 from 133 ratings.
Do Pilates Project or Saran Pilates have ads?
Neither Pilates Project nor Saran Pilates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Project or Saran Pilates?
Pilates Project ships an update monthly, and Saran Pilates every 2 months. Most recently, Pilates Project was updated on September 21, 2026 and Saran Pilates on September 21, 2026.

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