# Pole with Steph vs Polara

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pole with Steph | Polara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-with-steph/id1639881413/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polara-pole-dance-tracker/id6772756796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TNT Performance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639881415) | [宇昊 贺](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772200404) |

## What reviewers say

### Pole with Steph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-with-steph/id1639881413)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly App | $39.99 | per month |
| Quarterly (3 months) | $90.00 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $349.99 | per year |
| Annual App | $349.99 | per year |


### Polara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polara-pole-dance-tracker/id6772756796)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polara Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Polara Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


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