Comparison

Yella Studio vs Shape Pilates London

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

Head to head
About

Yella Studio

Explore innovative classes that fuse athletic low-impact movements, Pilates, and yoga to build form, grace, and strength. Sculpt and lengthen your body through artful movement with guided instruction.

Highlights
  • Fusion of athletic movement, Pilates, and yoga
  • Build form, grace, and strength
  • Sculpt and lengthen the body
  • Artful movement instruction
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Build form, grace and strength with Danielle as you explore innovative classes that fuse athletic low-impact movements, pilates, and yoga to sculpt and lengthen your body through artful movement! To access all features and content you can subscribe to the Yella Studio app on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under App Store subscriptions after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of use: https://bit.ly/yellastudio-terms

About

Shape Pilates London

Access over 250 on-demand Pilates and strength classes, or join live weekly sessions. Filter workouts by level, duration, and props to find your perfect session. Stay motivated with challenges and plans designed for all stages of life.

Highlights
  • Over 250 on-demand classes
  • Live weekly sessions
  • Filter by level, duration, props
  • Challenges and plans
  • Expert instruction
  • Beginner and prenatal options
Features
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By Gemma Folkard. Get grounded in movement, and promote longevity, wherever you are. Challenge your body and brain with creative Pilates and Strength workouts led by Gemma Folkard, with form at the forefront. Choose from over 250 classes on demand, or join live sessions weekly. Pilates is an amazing practice to take you through every season of life. Routed in the principles of breath, precision, centering and flow, your body and mind will be completely grounded, yet energised. FILTER: Find your the movement you crave quicker by filtering classes based on level, duration, props and more. ACCOUNTABILITY: Stay accountable by following one of the many challenges and plans available, including a Beginner Plan and Holiday Edit. PROGRESSION: by adding in hand weights and small props to level up your practice. This is done in a safe and effective way, so you will see, and feel results quicker. COMMUNITY: Join the global community by attending one, or all of the 4 x weekly live classes over Zoom (timezone GMT). QUALITY: Gemma is a highly experienced Level 3 mat, reformer and pre/postnatal qualified Pilates teacher. Shape is grounded in exceptional teaching and an authentic attitude to movement.

Screenshots

Yella Studio4 screens
Shape Pilates London4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Pilates London at none against Yella Studio's 2. Shape Pilates London also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yella Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Yella Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Shape Pilates London asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Yella Studio against 5.0 for Shape Pilates London. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yella Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Shape Pilates London every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yella Studio versus Shape Pilates London: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYella StudioShape Pilates London
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYellabella INCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Yella Studio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shape Pilates London

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yella Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Yella Studio Found - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yella Studio Founding - Annual7 Days trial$139.991 Year
None

Shape Pilates London

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yella Studio free?
Yella Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Pilates London free?
Shape Pilates London is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yella Studio or Shape Pilates London?
Yella Studio and Shape Pilates London are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Yella Studio or Shape Pilates London have ads?
Yella Studio shows ads; Shape Pilates London does not.
Which is updated more often, Yella Studio or Shape Pilates London?
Yella Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shape Pilates London every 11 months. Most recently, Yella Studio was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shape Pilates London on October 24, 2026.

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