Comparison

Pilates Project vs PersonalHour 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

PersonalHour Pilates

This app offers a comprehensive Pilates experience with on-demand classes, an AI-powered personal trainer for form correction, and a community for users to connect and share progress. It's designed to help users improve flexibility, strength, and posture.

Highlights
  • On-demand Pilates classes
  • AI personal trainer for form correction
  • Community and social features
  • Improve flexibility, strength, and posture
  • Learn new techniques
  • Connect with like-minded users
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Transform your Pilates journey with PersonalHour, the ultimate app for Pilates enthusiasts! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our app offers an on-demand course library and a vibrant community to keep you engaged and motivated! Key Features: - On-Demand Pilates Classes – Access a growing library of expert-led workouts anytime, anywhere. - AI Coach - Your own Pilates and workouts AI Personal Trainer - Community & Social Features – Connect with like-minded users, share your progress, follow, like, and comment. Designed for home users, studio owners, and Pilates professionals, the PersonalHour App helps you stay inspired, learn new techniques, and engage with a passionate Pilates community. - Improve flexibility, strength, and posture. - Join discussions, share progress, and get tips from fellow Pilates lovers. - Perfect your form and workouts with the help of the AI Coach - your own Personal Trainer that transforms your iPhone / iPad into a powerful device using computer vision that will detect your form and movement and help you perform your moves and exercises. - Enjoy unlimited access with no cost for PersonalHour customers! Download PersonalHour today and take your Pilates experience to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://personalhour.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://personalhour.com/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Pilates Project4 screens
PersonalHour Pilates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PersonalHour Pilates at none against Pilates Project's 4. PersonalHour Pilates also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Pilates Project's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PersonalHour Pilates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PersonalHour Pilates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilates Project has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Pilates Project's written reviews are positive against 100% of PersonalHour Pilates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Project ships an update monthly, PersonalHour Pilates every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pilates Project versus PersonalHour Pilates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates ProjectPersonalHour Pilates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy Pilates Project Pty LtdPersonalHour Pilates US

Customer experience

Pilates Project

All ratings63 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.6%

PersonalHour Pilates

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pilates Project

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issue
  • App frozen and won't open
  • App crashed during sign-up
  • Unable to log in to cancel
  • App frozen after reload

Requested features

5 requests
  • More affordable option without nutrition
  • Beginner workouts
  • Rehab routines for specific concerns or injuries
  • Less complex moves for standard routines
  • Option to not include nutrition side

PersonalHour Pilates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

PersonalHour Pilates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilates Project free?
Pilates Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PersonalHour Pilates free?
PersonalHour Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilates Project or PersonalHour Pilates?
PersonalHour Pilates is rated higher. Pilates Project averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while PersonalHour Pilates averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pilates Project or PersonalHour Pilates have ads?
Neither Pilates Project nor PersonalHour Pilates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Project or PersonalHour Pilates?
Pilates Project ships an update monthly, and PersonalHour Pilates every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pilates Project was updated on November 7, 2026 and PersonalHour Pilates on November 4, 2026.

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