5 Minute Pilates Workout vs Pilates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5 Minute Pilates Workout
This app offers quick, regular Pilates routines that can be done in under five minutes. It requires no special equipment and features clear instructions with 3D animations, making it suitable for beginners. Achieve your fitness goals with just a few minutes of practice daily.
- Under 5-minute workouts
- No specialist equipment needed
- Clear descriptions and 3D animations
- Beginner-friendly exercises
- Timer function
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5 Minutes Pilates means quick and regular pilates practice can become a reality No specialist equipment is required - just a soft floor or mat. Timer function ensures workouts take less than 5 minutes. All exercises have clear descriptions and 3D animations making it ideal for beginners. See what you can achieve in 5 minutes a day! ***** What's free: We offer 5 days of free access to all users. After this, you'll need to upgrade to the Pro version to continue using the app. This can be accessed through a subscription (monthly or annual) or for a one-time fee for 2 or 3 years. We also offer a reduced price and free access to the Pro version for those experiencing financial hardship. You can request an upgrade in the app on the upgrade page. All payments will be charged to your iTunes account 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/51333606 End User Licence Agreement: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/51333606
Pilates
Access a complete series of original workout movies with voice instruction from an experienced Pilates instructor. This app offers a structured program, not just links to public videos, for a comprehensive fitness experience.
- Original workout movies
- Voice instruction
- Experienced instructor
- Structured series
- Universal app (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch)
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Welcome to Pilates for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. This is a complete original series of workout movies with voice instruction performed by Penny Valentine an accomplished Pialtes and Yoga instructor with over twenty years of experience teaching Pilates classes. This IS NOT a menu of links to publicly available videos. This universal app includes both an iPad version as well as an iPhone and iPod touch versions. Unlike most of the available Pilates apps which are little more than a list of links to publicly available YouTube videos, this is a logical series of workouts performed by a Pilates instructor. It includes a voice over soundtrack and uses scenic and consistent backgrounds. Requires an Internet connection to view movies. Before beginning an exercise program you should always consult a healthcare professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Minute Pilates Workout at 92% against Pilates's 33%. 5 Minute Pilates Workout also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Pilates's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. 5 Minute Pilates Workout sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pilates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
5 Minute Pilates Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Minute Pilates Workout has 6.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of 5 Minute Pilates Workout's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilates's.
5 Minute Pilates Workout ships an update every 2 weeks, Pilates every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 Minute Pilates Workout | Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better | 33.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olson Applications Limited | JZ Mobile LLC |
Customer experience
5 Minute Pilates Workout
Pilates
Bugs and requests
5 Minute Pilates Workout
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent timer functionality
- Occasional app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable workout duration
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- Modifications for different fitness levels
- Integration with music/playlist apps
- Personalized workout plans
Pilates
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
5 Minute Pilates Workout
- Premium Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly (half price)$2.491 Month
- Monthly (Concessions rate)$2.491 Month
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- Full access (15 % off)$3.991 Month
- Full access$4.991 Month
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Access$5.991 Year
- 6 monthly (Concessions rate)$7.496 Months
- 6 monthly$14.996 Months
- Annual (half price)$14.991 Year
- Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual$29.991 Year
- 1 month access$1.99
- Full upgrade$49.99
- 3 years pro access$59.99
Pilates
- Leg Warm Up Movie...7:36$0.99
- Arm Series Movie.......3:53$0.99
- Leg Series 1 Movie.....4:46$0.99
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- Floor Series Movie......4:20$0.99
- Spinal Balance Movie 2:30$0.99
- Leg & Obliques Movie 7:36$0.99
- Glut Series Movie........3:09$0.99
- Abdominal 2 Movie.....3:00$0.99
- Red Rocks Ab Movie 4:00$0.99
- All 11 Movies Pilates 7$4.99
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