Comparison

Pole with Steph vs X

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

Head to head
About

Pole with Steph

Learn and improve pole dancing skills with instructional videos, personalized programs, and community features. Track your progress, save favorite moves, and connect with fellow enthusiasts worldwide. Offers comprehensive training in pole, flexibility, and conditioning.

Highlights
  • Instructional videos for all levels
  • All-inclusive programs (pole, flexibility, gym)
  • Supplemental training videos
  • Progress tracking and organization
  • Community connection and engagement
  • Searchable content library
Features
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Whether you're a beginner or an advanced pole dancer, this app has something for everyone. With a wide range of instructional videos, you can learn new moves, improve your technique, and master complex routines. You will find all-inclusive programs in pole, flexibility, gym training, and pole conditioning as well as supplemental videos in handstands, shoulder health, backbends, splits, and more. Coach Steph will be invested in your journey to help ensure that you are progressing at an appropriate pace. Stay organized and track your progress with app features like marking videos as complete, saving videos to favorites, and saving videos to custom playlists. The App is also easily searchable so you can find the exact content you want. Pole with Steph not only provides a comprehensive platform for learning and improving pole dancing skills, but it also offers a unique opportunity for pole dance enthusiasts to connect and engage with a supportive community. Through the app's features, users can share their progress, seek advice, and find inspiration from fellow pole dancers worldwide. This sense of community not only adds to the motivation and enjoyment of practicing pole dance, but it also fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among users who share a common passion for this unique form of fitness and self-expression. [IAP] ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Pole with Steph offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://polewithsteph.com/pages/termsandconditions -Privacy Policy: https://polewithsteph.com/pages/privacypolicy

About

X

Access a vast library of pole and aerial fitness classes taught by world-renowned instructors. Stream over 1000 lessons on your device anytime, anywhere. New content and instructors are added regularly.

Highlights
  • Unlimited access to video library
  • World-class instructors
  • One-on-one lessons
  • New content added regularly
  • Stream on any device
Features
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Are you ready to train online with the world’s most experienced pole and aerial instructors? X-Pole TV gives you instant and unlimited access to one-on-one lessons with the world’s best. Access the entire X-Pole TV video library anywhere, anytime from your desktop or device. Join us for +1000 one-on-one lessons recorded in our private studio in North Hollywood, CA. Inside you’ll meet Natasha Wang, Tara Meyer, Elizabeth Blanchard, Estee Zakar, Nicole Williams, Jamilla Deville and many more. We’re adding new world class instructors all the time! To get access to the app an active subscription is required. Standard Apple's terms of service apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://xpole.ymove.app/privacy-policy-app

Screenshots

Pole with Steph3 screens
X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pole with Steph at 100% against X's 0%. Pole with Steph also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). 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. Pole with Steph sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pole with Steph holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pole with Steph has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pole with Steph's written reviews are positive against 0% of X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pole with Steph ships an update every 5 weeks, X every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pole with Steph versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole with StephX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTNT Performance LLCX-POLE US

Customer experience

Pole with Steph

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

X

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pole with Steph

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Monthly App$39.991 Month
  • Quarterly (3 months)$90.003 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$349.991 Year
  • Annual App$349.991 Year
2 purchases

X

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership1 Year trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pole with Steph free?
Pole with Steph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pole with Steph or X?
Pole with Steph is rated higher. Pole with Steph averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while X averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Pole with Steph or X have ads?
Neither Pole with Steph nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole with Steph or X?
Pole with Steph ships an update every 5 weeks, and X every 9 months. Most recently, Pole with Steph was updated on September 10, 2026 and X on September 8, 2026.

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