Comparison

Speir On Demand vs Pilates by Leah

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

Head to head
About

Speir On Demand

Engage in athletic Pilates workouts that blend classical techniques with functional training. Improve posture, sculpt muscles, and boost metabolism with targeted sequences designed for overall strength and wellness. This app offers a mind-body approach to movement for a healthier aging process.

Highlights
  • Over 250+ workouts
  • Weekly workout schedule
  • Mat and reformer plans
  • New weekly releases
  • Prenatal series
  • Tutorials
Features
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Join Andrea Speir for form-focused, targeted and athletic workouts that fuse classical Pilates with functional training. The Pilates style sequences improve posture, sculpt muscles, boost metabolism, and leave your entire body feeling and looking fantastic. If you are looking for a mind-body based workout that focuses on educated movement that will improve your trajectory of aging, wellness and overall strength and tone, Speir On Demand is for you! What's Inside: Over 250+ workouts A weekly schedule published every Sunday Plans for mat and reformer ranging from 5-30 days New weekly releases Prenatal Series Tutorials To access all features and content you can subscribe to Speir Pilates Holdings, LLC 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 iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings 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 Service: https://watch.speirpilates.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.speirpilates.com/privacy

About

Pilates by Leah

This app provides pre-made class plans and expertly designed reformer and mat workouts for Pilates instructors and enthusiasts. It offers guidance, community connection, and live sessions to enhance teaching and personal practice.

Highlights
  • Weekly pre-made class plans with notes
  • New reformer, chair, or tower workouts
  • Instructor success tips and cueing guidance
  • Supportive instructor community forum
  • Exclusive live expert-led sessions
  • Professionally crafted home and studio workouts
Features
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Become the Pilates Instructor Clients Request by Name Pilates By Leah is the leading professional development platform for Pilates instructors who want to teach with confidence, save time planning classes, grow their careers, and continue evolving as educators. Created by Leah Maselli, who has taught more than 5,000 Pilates classes over the last 9 years, Pilates By Leah combines ready-to-teach class plans, instructor mentorship, continuing education, and high-quality workouts to help instructors become more confident, effective, and successful. Whether you're a newly certified instructor or an experienced teacher looking for fresh ideas and career support, you'll find the tools, guidance, and community you need to continue growing. WHAT'S INCLUDED Weekly Class Plans Save hours of planning time with franchise-friendly class plans designed to help you teach confidently and keep your classes fresh, effective, and engaging. Monthly Live Instructor Mentorship Get direct access to Leah through monthly mentorship sessions covering confidence, cueing, client retention, career growth, classroom management, private clients, and real-world teaching challenges. Instructor Education & Career Development Learn programming, cueing, class flow, modifications, progressions, client retention, studio success strategies, and what it takes to become the instructor clients request by name. Pilates Workouts Access a growing library of reformer, mat, strength, mobility, prenatal, and specialty workouts for your own practice. Programs & Challenges Follow structured programs and challenges designed to help you stay consistent, inspired, and progressing. Community Support Connect with a supportive community of Pilates instructors who are committed to improving their teaching, growing their careers, and making a bigger impact. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Instructor Membership Designed for Pilates instructors who want class plans, instructor mentorship, continuing education, career development, and professional support. Workout Membership Unlimited access to reformer, mat, strength, mobility, and prenatal workouts for your personal practice. More Confidence. More Growth. More Impact. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Pilates by Leah offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://pilatesbyleah.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://pilatesbyleah.com/privacy

Screenshots

Speir On Demand4 screens
Pilates by Leah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pilates by Leah at free with in-app purchases against Speir On Demand's subscription. Pilates by Leah also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Speir On Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and Pilates by Leah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 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 — 5.0 for Speir On Demand against 4.9 for Pilates by Leah. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 68 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speir On Demand ships an update every 2 months, Pilates by Leah monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speir On Demand versus Pilates by Leah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeir On DemandPilates by Leah
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (69 ratings) — better4.9 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeir Pilates Holdings, LLCLeah Maselli

Customer experience

Speir On Demand

All ratings69 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilates by Leah

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Speir On Demand

Requested features

4 requests
  • More strength training reformer series
  • More Tower classes
  • More workouts in the 30-45 minute range
  • More search filters

Pilates by Leah

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speir On Demand

Subscriptions2
  • Speir On Demand Monthly7 Days trial$28.991 Month
  • Speir On Demand Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year
4 purchases

Pilates by Leah

Subscriptions4
  • Reformer Pilates Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All-Inclusive Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Reformer Pilates Annual7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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  • All-Inclusive Annual7 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Speir On Demand free?
Speir On Demand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilates by Leah free?
Pilates by Leah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speir On Demand or Pilates by Leah?
Speir On Demand is rated higher. Speir On Demand averages 5.0 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Pilates by Leah averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.
Do Speir On Demand or Pilates by Leah have ads?
Neither Speir On Demand nor Pilates by Leah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speir On Demand or Pilates by Leah?
Speir On Demand ships an update every 2 months, and Pilates by Leah monthly. Most recently, Speir On Demand was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pilates by Leah on September 21, 2026.

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