Comparison

The Pilates Programme vs Lindywell

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

Head to head
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

About

Lindywell

This app offers Pilates workouts and balanced living guidance, focusing on mindful movement, nourishment, and a thriving mindset. Access a vast library of classes, track progress, and discover healthy recipes. It aims to build sustainable habits for lifelong wellness.

Highlights
  • Extensive Pilates workout library
  • Monthly workout calendar
  • Progress tracking
  • Nourishing recipe library
  • Wellness missions
  • Community support
Features
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Welcome to the Lindywell App: Pilates and Balanced Living by Robin Long. Inside you’ll experience Lindywell’s approach of Pilates at the core, nourishment (not restriction), and a thriving mindset, all at your fingertips. Pilates is a full body, posture-restoring, and centering exercise that is ideal for every age and body type. Through mindful movement you’ll connect to your body and work your muscles in a whole new way. Not to mention, you can get results in as little as 15 minutes a day and there is no equipment required to get started. Within our app, you can track your progress, access a monthly calendar of workouts, and take it with you on-the-go. Just open the app and press play! No decision fatigue here. All classes are taught by Robin Long and our Lindywell Certified Pilates Instructors. Search our library of 500+ workout options to find exactly what you’re looking for. Filter by workout focus, level of difficulty, or find something for your season of life. Whether it's prenatal/postpartum, recovering from injury, stress relief, improving sleep or mindfulness, you’ll find it here! Lindywell’s proven process helps you to build the habit of movement so that you can create sustainable results that last a lifetime. Everything we teach is backed by research to support your mind-body wellness. You also get an extensive recipe library, designed by our registered dieticians to reduce inflammation and promote healthy digestion. Adapt a Grace Over Guilt approach to health and well-being, join our community and build your strength from the core. As a Lindywell member, you’ll get instant online access to: A WORKOUT LIBRARY that is easy to search by: • Workout length: 5 - 45 minute classes • Workout focus: abs, legs, cardio, prenatal, upper body, stretching, recovery, full body, and more! • Workout series: stress relief, refresh + reset, feel good, 5-day jumpstart A MONTHLY WORKOUT CALENDAR designed to eliminate decision fatigue and build consistency. MONTHLY WELLNESS MISSIONS that help you make small changes that lead to big results to help you live life to the fullest. NOURISHING RECIPES developed by our Registered Dieticians: • Designed to reduce inflammation & promote healthy digestion • Searchable by dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, etc.) • New recipes added monthly YOUR MEMBERS-ONLY APP where you can track your progress and easily access high-quality Pilates workouts from home or on-the-go. A COMPETITION-FREE COMMUNITY where Grace Over Guilt is the key to building a routine that you can follow for a lifetime. *Use of the app is included with your Lindywell membership, simply use your Lindywell login to begin. 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. This app is powered by Lindywell. If you need help with it, please head to: https://help.lindywell.com/ Terms of Service: http://lindywell.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: http://lindywell.com/privacy-policy-disclaimer/

Screenshots

The Pilates Programme4 screens
Lindywell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Pilates Programme at free with in-app purchases against Lindywell's subscription. Lindywell's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. The Pilates Programme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and Lindywell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $37.00 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 — 5.0 for The Pilates Programme against 4.9 for Lindywell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lindywell has 5.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Pilates Programme's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lindywell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pilates Programme ships an update every 3 months, Lindywell every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Pilates Programme versus Lindywell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pilates ProgrammeLindywell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better95.3% of reviews
Number of ratings35.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMA Performance LTDThe Balanced Life dba LindywellC

Customer experience

The Pilates Programme

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

Lindywell

All ratings5,772 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

The Pilates Programme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lindywell

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos pausing or freezing during workouts
  • App crashes when trying to cast to TV

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to track completed workouts on calendar
  • More workouts tailored for beginners and older adults
  • Folder organization for saved/favorite workouts

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
2 purchases

Lindywell

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$37.001 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is The Pilates Programme free?
The Pilates Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lindywell free?
Lindywell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Pilates Programme or Lindywell?
The Pilates Programme is rated higher. The Pilates Programme averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lindywell averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.
Do The Pilates Programme or Lindywell have ads?
Neither The Pilates Programme nor Lindywell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pilates Programme or Lindywell?
The Pilates Programme ships an update every 3 months, and Lindywell every 11 days. Most recently, The Pilates Programme was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lindywell on October 25, 2026.

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