Comparison

The Yoga Root vs The Pilates Programme

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

Head to head
About

The Yoga Root

Features
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The Yoga Root is a warm and welcoming studio with down-to-earth energy like no other. A place where we come together to move and be inspired while staying rooted in learning and laughter. As an embodied health and fitness studio we have classes for complete beginners to those that are more dedicated to their practice. Our mission is to help you stay grounded and nurture a new sense of personal growth, through freedom of movement and a greater sense of connection in life. On-demand, Livestream and in-studio classes.

About

The Pilates Programme

This app offers on-demand Pilates classes inspired by Ballet Barre, Pilates, and Yoga. It focuses on low-impact, high-repetition movements for toning and strengthening. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking a dynamic and effective workout.

Highlights
  • On-demand Pilates classes
  • Low-impact, high-repetition movements
  • Toning and strengthening
  • Inspired by Ballet Barre, Pilates, and Yoga
  • Suitable for all levels
  • Dynamic and effective workouts
Features
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Pilates is one of the most transformative practices you can do for your body, creating sustainable and lasting change. The Pilates Programme method uses low impact, high repetition movements to lengthen, tone and give you a deep burn in all the right places. Taking inspiration from Ballet Barre, Pilates and Yoga, Aoife’s classes are fun, dynamic and effective. Whether you‘re new to Pilates or looking for a class to challenge you in a safe way, The Pilates Programme is for you. To access all features and content you can subscribe to The Pilates Programme 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 Apple 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://thepilatesprogramme.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://thepilatesprogramme.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

The Yoga Root4 screens
The Pilates Programme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Yoga Root at none against The Pilates Programme's 2. The Pilates Programme's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Pilates Programme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. The Yoga Root asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Yoga Root ships an update every 8 months, The Pilates Programme every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Yoga Root versus The Pilates Programme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Yoga RootThe Pilates Programme
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Yoga RootBMA Performance LTD

In-app purchases

None

The Yoga Root

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Pilates Programme

Subscriptions2
  • The Pilates Programme Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • The Pilates Programme Yearly7 Days trial$284.991 Year

Questions

Is The Yoga Root free?
The Yoga Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pilates Programme free?
The Pilates Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Yoga Root or The Pilates Programme have ads?
Neither The Yoga Root nor The Pilates Programme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Yoga Root or The Pilates Programme?
The Yoga Root ships an update every 8 months, and The Pilates Programme every 3 months. Most recently, The Yoga Root was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Pilates Programme on October 12, 2026.

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