Comparison

PlankeApp vs PilateSafe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse instructor resumes
  • Message instructors
  • Post jobs
  • Screen applicants
  • Find global teaching opportunities
  • Fill instructor schedules
Features
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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/

About

PilateSafe

This app helps Pilates instructors plan and teach classes for clients with specific health conditions or limitations. It offers a flow planner, safety checks, and an exercise library with contraindications and modifications. Control your class with an Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Class flow planner with timing and cues
  • Contraindication and modification guidance
  • Apple Watch integration for class control
  • Safety checks for client conditions
  • Exercise library with safety notes
  • Offline-first operation
Features
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PilateSafe is a studio app for Pilates instructors who plan and teach classes for clients with health conditions, injuries, or physical limitations. Build a class flow, attach one or more health concerns, and review educational contraindications and modifications before you teach. Then run the class on your iPhone, with the timer, current exercise, and start, pause, and skip controls on a paired Apple Watch. This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home | Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home KEY FEATURES • Flow planner — Shape arrival, main work, and closing. Set timing, reorder movements, and add teaching cues. • Class runner — Teach with a timer, the current exercise, what is next, and start, pause, skip, and stop. • Apple Watch — Mirror the timer, current exercise, and class controls on your wrist. • Safety lookup — Choose from 88 health concerns, including spine and joint conditions, pregnancy and postpartum, cardiovascular and neurological conditions, and post-surgical recovery. See precautions, modifications, and educational alternatives. • Flow safety check — Attach client conditions to a plan and acknowledge warnings before the class can run. • Exercise library — Browse movements with focus, cues, and safety notes. Classical mat work is included. Reformer, Cadillac, chair, and barrel guidance is part of Pro. • Templates and saved flows — Start from curated templates or save your own plans to teach again. • Client profiles (Pro) — Save conditions, pregnancy trimester, and private notes on the device, then open a safety summary before the session. • Offline-first — Exercise data and condition guidance are stored in the app. Planning and teaching do not require an internet connection. • On your device — Plans, profiles, and selected conditions stay on the device. An optional email can restore a subscription. Purchases are processed by Apple. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER PilateSafe is NOT a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. It provides general educational fitness information only and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult the client's physician, physical therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before starting, modifying, or continuing any exercise program — especially when health conditions are present. Users and instructors must not rely solely on this app when making decisions about an individual's exercise program or health management. If the client experiences pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any adverse symptoms during exercise, stop immediately and seek professional medical assistance. DESIGNED FOR • Pilates instructors planning classes for clients with health conditions or injuries • Studio teachers who want a class timer and Apple Watch controls • Fitness professionals seeking a structured contraindication reference • Anyone exploring educational Pilates modifications for a health concern PilateSafe is an educational reference and class-planning tool. It does not replace clinical judgment or professional medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PilateSafe Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or annually. Pro unlocks the full condition library, apparatus safety guidance, instructor notes, curated programs, and client profiles. A core set of conditions and mat guidance is available without a subscription. Prices are shown in your local currency and confirmed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home

Screenshots

PlankeApp4 screens
PilateSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlankeApp at 100% against PilateSafe's 0%. PlankeApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). PilateSafe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PlankeApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per 3 months and PilateSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlankeApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlankeApp has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PlankeApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of PilateSafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlankeApp ships an update every 3 days, PilateSafe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PlankeApp versus PilateSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlankeAppPilateSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlanke App LLCStu Schwartz

Customer experience

PlankeApp

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PilateSafe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PlankeApp

Subscriptions7
  • 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
3 purchases

PilateSafe

Subscriptions2
  • PilateSafe Pro$9.991 Month
  • PiliateSafe Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • PilateSafe Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is PlankeApp free?
PlankeApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilateSafe free?
PilateSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlankeApp or PilateSafe?
PlankeApp is rated higher. PlankeApp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PilateSafe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlankeApp or PilateSafe have ads?
Neither PlankeApp nor PilateSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlankeApp or PilateSafe?
PlankeApp ships an update every 3 days, and PilateSafe fortnightly. Most recently, PlankeApp was updated on October 2, 2026 and PilateSafe on October 16, 2026.

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