PlankeApp vs Pilates Mastery™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlankeApp
This app connects Pilates studios with qualified instructors, streamlining the hiring process. Studios can post jobs and screen candidates, while instructors can find global teaching opportunities and fill their schedules.
- Browse instructor resumes
- Message instructors
- Post jobs
- Screen applicants
- Find global teaching opportunities
- Fill instructor schedules
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PlankeApp is built by studio owners and instructors and designed with the unique hiring needs of the Pilates industry in mind. For studios, PlankeApp simplifies the process of hiring top Pilates talent by allowing you to easily browse and message instructors that have created a resume specific to the Pilates industry. Studios can post jobs and screen applicants right in the app. Instructors, use the PlankeApp network to find exciting teaching opportunities, explore new studios and fill your schedule. Discover permanent, seasonal, or temporary jobs both close to home and worldwide. Need Assistance? Email support@plankeapp.com and we'll get back to you right away Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plankeapp.com/privacy-policy/
Pilates Mastery™
Master classical Pilates with guided mat and apparatus exercises. Learn the Contrology technique, understand the connection between mat and equipment, and gain insights for teaching. Suitable for students and aspiring instructors.
- Classical Pilates mat exercises
- Apparatus exercise replication
- Contrology technique instruction
- Pilates teaching insights
- Progressive exercise series
- Master teacher guidance
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Are you ready to Master Your Moves? Get the Pilates Mastery™ app by Darien Gold, the ultimate mobile resource for your classical Pilates journey! Whether you’re a student learning Classical Pilates or involved in a certification program, you’ll learn about the Contrology technique featured here in three parts. Part One includes a set of six mat videos combining the mat and apparatus exercises. Darien demonstrates what the Contrology technique is designed to do and to help you get more out of your training sessions. Studying Contrology is a lifelong practice and as Darien guides you through these six classical Pilates Mat routines, you’ll learn why they are essentials to the Contrology System: The First Seven™ Classical Intermediate Mat Classical Advanced Mat Teaser Series Short Box Series Rowing Series In Part Two, the Pilates in 5 series, Darien demonstrates specifically chosen mat exercises and then replicates similar exercises on a particular piece of equipment. You’ll learn how the mat exercise progressions prepare the body for similar exercises on the apparatus. Darien shows the link between mat work and the apparatus and gives detailed cues to explain why Joe’s mat exercises set the foundation for the entire Method. Part Three is Darien’s original Gold Talk series and is designed for those considering becoming a Pilates teacher or are already teaching and want to deepen their understanding of the why and how to teach the Pilates Method. But don’t worry, if you’re primarily a student, you’ll have a clearer expectation when choosing your teachers. Darien’s quiet and intimate recording studio is the perfect backdrop and you’ll feel like you’re right there with her as she shares little known teaching tips gleaned from her five decades of successfully educating students all over the world. Practitioner. Teacher. Mentor. Join Darien today and find your own Pilates Mastery! Pilates Mastery™ is available on the App Store for $9.99. Compatible with both iPhone and iPad. What our users say: “Darien is that rare teacher who flows with grace and beauty in her own Pilates practice, and who also teaches specifically, in detail how to do what she does. Her expertise is levels beyond that of any other teacher I’ve ever seen in person or online. And now, with her new app, it goes with me wherever I go!” — Diane R., Visual Artist “As a professional dressage rider I've been a longtime student of Darien Gold and have taken her private lessons for years. Since moving away two years ago, I've relied on the Darien Gold Pilates app and it has been just as effective as being with Darien in person. This app has significantly improved my fitness and riding, and I feel like she's right there with me during every session. I highly recommend this app to anyone looking to enhance their practice with the guidance of a master teacher.” — Allison Mathy, Dressage Horse trainer, rider and Gold Medalist "Pilates Mastery by Darien Gold is an extremely intuitive app that is silky smooth and easy to navigate. The app is broken into three categories, Practitioner, Teacher, and Mentor. All categories have videos that open with a written explanation that will help you progress with the Pilates Method whether you are a student or a teacher." — J. Vignola, Pilates civilian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PlankeApp at Free against Pilates Mastery™'s $29.99. PlankeApp also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pilates Mastery™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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
PlankeApp is free to download; Pilates Mastery™ costs $29.99 up front. PlankeApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per 3 months. Pilates Mastery™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlankeApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PlankeApp's written reviews are positive against 95% of Pilates Mastery™'s.
PlankeApp ships an update every 3 days, Pilates Mastery™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlankeApp | Pilates Mastery™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.8 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 95.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Planke App LLC | Darien Gold |
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PlankeApp
Pilates Mastery™
In-app purchases
PlankeApp
- Studio Pro$39.003 Months
- Plus Plan Quarterly$59.993 Months
- Studio Pro$99.001 Year
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- Plus Plan$199.991 Year
- Studio Enterprise$399.001 Year
- Pro Plan$399.991 Year
- Enterprise Plan$999.991 Year
Pilates Mastery™
No in-app purchases
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