# Pilates by Bryony vs Physical

The clearest difference is monetization model: Physical at free with in-app purchases against Pilates by Bryony's subscription. Physical also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Pilates by Bryony's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilates by Bryony sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per month and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pilates by Bryony against 5.0 for Physical. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilates by Bryony has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Pilates by Bryony's written reviews are positive against 100% of Physical's.

Pilates by Bryony ships an update every 3 months, Physical every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilates by Bryony | Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-by-bryony/id1635282079/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pili and Kiki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635282081) | [Ryan McGee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782116557) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilates by Bryony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-by-bryony/id1635282079)

Access a comprehensive library of on-demand Pilates videos, live weekly classes, and Q&A sessions. This app offers a dynamic approach to fitness, designed to strengthen, lengthen, and tone your body for sustainable results. Workout anytime, anywhere with your personal Pilates trainer in your pocket.

**Highlights:** Extensive on-demand video library, One live class per week, New pre-recorded class weekly, Live Q&A sessions, Inspirational wellness tips, Workout anywhere, anytime

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilates By Bryony Monthly | $54.99 | per month |
| Pilates By Bryony Yearly | $489.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent Pilates instruction
- 👍 Variety of workouts and class lengths
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and inspiring instructor
- 💪 Effective and transformative workouts
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Navigation and organization could be improved
- 🔊 Sound quality issues in some videos
- 💰 Considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty canceling subscription
- Issues with free trial activation

**Requested features**

- Ability to track completed workouts
- More equipment-based classes
- Clearer labeling of equipment needed for classes


### Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039)

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

**Highlights:** Guideline-based weekly targets, Live heart-rate zones, Workout goals with progress alerts, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Outdoor GPS tracking, Strength logging with muscle groups, Widget and Live Activity display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Physical | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilates by Bryony free?

Pilates by Bryony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physical free?

Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pilates by Bryony or Physical?

Physical is rated higher. Pilates by Bryony averages 4.9 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Physical averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pilates by Bryony or Physical have ads?

Neither Pilates by Bryony nor Physical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilates by Bryony or Physical?

Pilates by Bryony ships an update every 3 months, and Physical every 4 days. Most recently, Pilates by Bryony was updated on October 17, 2026 and Physical on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*