Comparison

Pilates | Down Dog vs Kala

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

Head to head
About

Pilates | Down Dog

Experience a new, low-impact full-body mat workout every time. This app offers endless customizable content to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and sculpt lean muscle. Beginner-friendly with options for voice, music, and specific muscle focus.

Highlights
  • New workout generated every time
  • Customizable settings
  • Beginner-friendly levels
  • Targeted muscle strengthening
  • Choice of instructor voices
  • Dynamic music options
  • Pose preference settings
Features
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From the developers of the highest rated Yoga App, Down Dog, Pilates gives you a brand new workout every time! Unlike following pre-recorded videos, in this low-impact full body mat workout built around exercises that strengthen the core, Pilates keeps things fresh and keeps you motivated with endless content and lots of customizable settings so you can build a practice you love. BEGINNER FRIENDLY Start in the comfort of your own home at our Beginner 1 Level and begin your pilates journey - no fancy props required! TARGET, TONE, AND STRENGTHEN Enjoy increased total body strength and flexibility. Improve balance and posture through exercises that strengthen the core and back. Sculpt gorgeous lean muscle and add definition to your arms, abs, butt, and legs through exercises that isolate and tone. CHOOSE VOICES Select your favorite instructor and be guided by a voice you love. DYNAMIC CHANGING MUSIC Pick the type of music you love, and we supply beats that support where you are in your pilates routine, whether you're warming up, building heat, or cooling down. BOOST FEATURE Select a primary and a secondary boost to focus your practice on specific muscle groups. Vary up your routine by rotating through them all. LIKED AND EXCLUDED POSES "Like" poses to increase the probability they will appear in your practice. "Dislike" poses and they will never appear in your practice. TRANSITION SPEED Design a pace that works for you by controlling the amount of time you'll move between one exercise and another. HOLD LENGTHS AND REPS Decide whether you'll move quickly through an exercise or stay awhile and feel the burn by varying the length of your static holds and number of reps. COOLDOWN OPTIONS Customize whether you'll sweat until the very end or finish off your practice with stretching and relaxation. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES In addition to our English speaking voices, all pilates practices are available in many other languages! SYNC BETWEEN DEVICES Automatically syncs across all your devices. "This practice was great. The transitions were very clear and I was able to do all the exercises with just a little bit of difficulty. What I really liked was that the instructor gave instructions in detail like when to squeeze the abs and when to imagine a wall behind you when you're standing. I found that really helpful." - Mara "Omg I LOVED IT! I do Pilates all the time (weekly) at home. This was the best session I’ve taken maybe ever! You guys did it again! Great job DDApp" - Molly Integrates with the Apple Health app! Down Dog's terms and conditions can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/terms Down Dog's privacy policy can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/privacy

About

Kala

This app provides personalized support and expert advice for women navigating menopause. Its AI-driven design adapts to individual needs, offering tools to monitor and manage physical and emotional symptoms.

Highlights
  • AI-driven personalization
  • Symptom monitoring
  • Expert advice
  • Emotional support
  • Physical symptom management
  • Innovative tools
Features
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Primera app en español creada para acompañar y empoderar a las mujeres en su camino hacia la menopausia. Diseño basado en inteligencia artificial que permite la adaptación a las necesidades de cada usuaria, Kala ofrece soporte, asesoramiento de expertos y herramientas innovadoras diseñadas para monitorear y gestionar los síntomas físicos y emocionales vinculados a la menopausia​. Síguenos en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/somoskala.app/ y visita nuestra web https://somoskala.com/ LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Política de privacidad: https://www.qualud.com/privacidad Aviso Legal: https://www.qualud.com/legal

Screenshots

Pilates | Down Dog4 screens
Kala4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pilates | Down Dog and Kala both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Pilates | Down Dog's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kala's. Pilates | Down Dog also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pilates | Down Dog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Kala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Pilates | Down Dog against 5.0 for Kala. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilates | Down Dog has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Pilates | Down Dog's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kala's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates | Down Dog ships an update every 10 days, Kala fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pilates | Down Dog versus Kala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates | Down DogKala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYoga Buddhi Co.QUALUD S.L

Customer experience

Pilates | Down Dog

All ratings10,493 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews448 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%

Kala

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pilates | Down Dog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add equipment options (e.g., Pilates ring, resistance bands)
  • Incorporate more postnatal/prenatal modifications
  • Include hydration reminders during workouts
  • Provide more detailed instructions for beginners

Kala

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilates | Down Dog

Subscriptions3
  • All Access Subscription2 variants$12.991 Month
  • All Access Subscription3 variants$99.991 Year
  • All Access Subscription$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Kala

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilates | Down Dog free?
Pilates | Down Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kala free?
Kala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilates | Down Dog or Kala?
Kala is rated higher. Pilates | Down Dog averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Kala averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pilates | Down Dog or Kala have ads?
Neither Pilates | Down Dog nor Kala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates | Down Dog or Kala?
Pilates | Down Dog ships an update every 10 days, and Kala fortnightly. Most recently, Pilates | Down Dog was updated on October 19, 2026 and Kala on September 24, 2026.

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