Comparison

The Pilates Programme vs Balance TwentyOne

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

Balance TwentyOne

Features
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Download the Balance Twenty One Physio & Pilates App today to plan and schedule your classes, appointment and wellbeing needs! Balance TwentyOne offers a uniquely curated service of Dynamic Reformer Pilates, 1-1 & small group PT, Physiotherapy, Massage, Hot Yoga and other holistic wellness events. Balance TwentyOne is here to bring all of our clients, of all ages, stages, abilities and needs closer to balance. Behind everything we do is our Feel Better, Move Better, Live Better philosophy. Get our App to quickly view and book your sessions across all our locations at the touch of a button. LOCATIONS Killarney & Macroom PLAN AND BOOK - Find your service and session by location - Book in on the fly - Add bookings straight to your calendar - Move your bookings - Buy bundles, classes and sessions easily JOIN US AND STAY UPDATED - Edit your profile to opt-in to our newsletter and emails for all the latest offers, promotions, news and freebies - Turn on push notifications for updates and class reminders - Find your nearest studio - Contact us - Connect with us on social media MORE INFO Find us on balancetwentyone.ie

Screenshots

The Pilates Programme4 screens
Balance TwentyOne3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balance TwentyOne at none against The Pilates Programme's 2. Balance TwentyOne also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). The Pilates Programme's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Balance TwentyOne asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pilates Programme ships an update every 3 months, Balance TwentyOne every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Pilates Programme versus Balance TwentyOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pilates ProgrammeBalance TwentyOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMA Performance LTDKerry health & Fitness Ltd

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
None

Balance TwentyOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Pilates Programme free?
The Pilates Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance TwentyOne free?
Balance TwentyOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Pilates Programme or Balance TwentyOne have ads?
Neither The Pilates Programme nor Balance TwentyOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pilates Programme or Balance TwentyOne?
The Pilates Programme ships an update every 3 months, and Balance TwentyOne every 6 months. Most recently, The Pilates Programme was updated on November 3, 2026 and Balance TwentyOne on October 16, 2026.

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