# Pilates Project vs Physical

The clearest difference is update cadence: Physical at every 4 days against Pilates Project's monthly. Physical also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pilates Project's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilates Project sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physical holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilates Project has 63 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Physical's.

Pilates Project ships an update monthly, Physical every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilates Project | Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-project/id1590468659/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Pilates Project Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590468661) | [Ryan McGee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782116557) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilates Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-project/id1590468659)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilates Project Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Pilates Project Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great instructions
- 👍 Amazing app and community
- 👍 Well-rounded fitness
- 👍 Incredible app
- 👍 Best Pilates app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Frustrating login issues
- 👎 Charged despite inability to use service
- 👎 Charged after cancellation
- 👎 Too hard, too expensive
- 👎 Basic search function

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039)

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

**Highlights:** Guideline-based weekly targets, Live heart-rate zones, Workout goals with progress alerts, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Outdoor GPS tracking, Strength logging with muscle groups, Widget and Live Activity display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Physical | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilates Project free?

Pilates Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physical free?

Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pilates Project or Physical?

Physical is rated higher. Pilates Project averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Physical averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pilates Project or Physical have ads?

Neither Pilates Project nor Physical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilates Project or Physical?

Pilates Project ships an update monthly, and Physical every 4 days. Most recently, Pilates Project was updated on October 13, 2026 and Physical on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*