Comparison

Pole with Steph vs Polara

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

Polara

This app helps pole dancers track their progress with tricks and practice sessions. Log your training, mark trick mastery, and get personalized suggestions. Build a profile of your achievements and sync with your calendar.

Highlights
  • Track trick progress
  • Log practice sessions
  • Personalized trick suggestions
  • Build progress profile
  • Add custom tricks and photos
  • Apple Calendar integration
  • Local-first data storage
Features
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Polara is a practice journal and trick progress tracker designed for pole dancers. Whether you are learning your first spin, working on inversions, or preparing for more advanced moves, Polara helps you record each practice and see your progress over time. KEY FEATURES • Track trick progress Browse a leveled trick library and mark moves as To Learn, Learning, or Landed. • Log your practice Record the date, duration, studio, tricks, and personal notes for each training session. • Find your dancer personality Get personalized trick suggestions based on your dancer personality test result. • Build your progress profile Review mastered tricks, moves in progress, practice history, streaks, and achievements. • Add custom tricks and photos Create your own trick entries and add reference images from your photo library. • Apple Calendar integration Add planned practices and training events to Apple Calendar. • Local-first data Your practice logs, trick progress, and profile information are stored locally on your device by default. JSON backup export and import help you keep control of your data. Polara’s core features are available for free. Polara Plus unlocks unlimited tracking, additional practice logs, custom tricks, calendar sync, and other advanced features. Practice safely and progress at your own pace. Polara does not provide medical advice or professional instruction. Seek qualified in-person coaching when attempting advanced movements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luminetong.xyz/projects/polara/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Pole with Steph3 screens
Polara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Polara at freemium against Pole with Steph's subscription. Pole with Steph's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Polara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pole with Steph against 5.0 for Polara. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pole with Steph has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pole with Steph ships an update every 5 weeks, Polara every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pole with Steph versus Polara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole with StephPolara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTNT Performance LLC宇昊 贺

Customer experience

Pole with Steph

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Polara

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Polara

Subscriptions1
  • Polara Plus$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Polara Plus Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pole with Steph free?
Pole with Steph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polara free?
Polara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pole with Steph or Polara?
Polara is rated higher. Pole with Steph averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Polara averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pole with Steph or Polara have ads?
Neither Pole with Steph nor Polara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole with Steph or Polara?
Pole with Steph ships an update every 5 weeks, and Polara every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pole with Steph was updated on November 3, 2026 and Polara on November 5, 2026.

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