# The Studio (MDR) vs Pilates Platinum

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pilates Platinum at free against The Studio (MDR)'s free with in-app purchases. Pilates Platinum also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). The Studio (MDR)'s advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Studio (MDR) against 4.4 for Pilates Platinum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Studio (MDR) has 143 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Studio (MDR) | Pilates Platinum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-studio-mdr/id623116116/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-platinum/id1498894325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 191 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488406857) | [Pilates Platinum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498894324) |

## What reviewers say

### The Studio (MDR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-studio-mdr/id623116116)

Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your phone. View schedules, sign up for sessions, and purchase class packages. Access location information and connect with social media pages.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Sign up for classes, Buy class packages, View location information, Access social media links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilates Platinum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-platinum/id1498894325)

Schedule and sign up for fitness classes, view promotions, and stay updated through a news feed. This app offers a unique approach to Pilates, combining cardio and strength training on specialized equipment for a full-body workout.

**Highlights:** Schedule and sign up for classes, View class schedules, Get calendar reminders, View ongoing promotions, Interact through NewsFeed, Cardio and strength training workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Studio (MDR) free?

The Studio (MDR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilates Platinum free?

Pilates Platinum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Studio (MDR) or Pilates Platinum?

The Studio (MDR) is rated higher. The Studio (MDR) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Pilates Platinum averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do The Studio (MDR) or Pilates Platinum have ads?

Neither The Studio (MDR) nor Pilates Platinum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Studio (MDR) or Pilates Platinum?

The Studio (MDR) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilates Platinum every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Studio (MDR) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pilates Platinum on September 23, 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.*