Pilates Project vs Practice by Palmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Practice by Palmer
This app offers low-impact Pilates, grounding conversations, and daily wellness practices designed for real life. It blends movement styles and provides supportive content for busy or challenging days. Access live classes, audio talks, and a judgment-free community.
- Pilates-inspired movement
- Practice Pillars for healing and presence
- Audio Walk & Talks
- Live classes
- Supportive community
- Apple Watch integration
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Practice by Palmer is a real-life wellness space created by Keke Palmer, built around one simple idea: wellness doesn’t have to be extreme. It just needs to be yours. This app brings together low-impact Pilates, grounding conversations, and daily practices designed to support you through real life — including the busy days, the messy days, and everything in between. The movement blends Pilates foundations with elements of strength training, yoga, and functional movement, reflecting the way Keke trains in real life. Here, there’s no pressure to have it all figured out. These are practices you can return to, whether it’s a short workout before work, a Walk & Talk when your mind feels loud, or a moment of reflection when you need to check back in with yourself. Practice by Palmer was created from lived experience, including postpartum recovery, PCOS, therapy, motherhood, and a full, demanding career. It’s shaped by the belief that small, consistent practices quietly add up. Inside the app, you’ll find: * All-levels Pilates-inspired movement, blending low-impact strength, yoga, and functional training * Practice Pillars focused on healing, boundaries, purpose, and presence * Audio Walk & Talks with Keke * Live classes and real-time conversations * Behind-the-scenes moments and honest reflections * A supportive, judgment-free community Your rhythm. Your rules. That’s the practice. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Practice by Palmer 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 canceled 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://www.practicebypalmer.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://www.practicebypalmer.com/pages/privacy App includes Apple Watch - You can track your workouts and meet your fitness goals. - Monitor Stats during Workouts: View heart rate/calories burned on your watch & video player. - HEALTH App: Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Health app (Healthkit) to track workouts, duration, calories burned, heart rate, and active energy. You choose the data you want stored, and you can change it anytime in the Health app. - FITNESS App: Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Fitness App, and workouts contribute to your daily goals. View stats, share your activity, and get those Activity Rings! - Use your Watch as a Remote: Play, stop, & rewind videos without interrupting workouts. - Install using iPhone: Install app on iPhone, open Watch app, select "Show on Apple Watch".
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Pilates Project at free with in-app purchases against Practice by Palmer's subscription. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pilates Project sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Practice by Palmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pilates Project ships an update monthly, Practice by Palmer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilates Project | Practice by Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | My Pilates Project Pty Ltd | PRACTICE BY PALMER LLC |
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
Practice by Palmer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pilates Project
- 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
Practice by Palmer
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.001 Year
Questions
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