Pilates 1st vs Workshop Pilates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilates 1st
Access live and on-demand Pilates classes from your favorite instructors. Schedule studio sessions, join waitlists, and stream workouts anywhere to build strength, tone, and flexibility.
- Schedule studio classes
- Book live-streamed classes
- Join waitlists
- Watch on-demand workouts
- View class schedule
- Manage account information
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Pilates 1st offers certified instructor-led Reformer and mat Pilates classes designed to help you strengthen, align, and transform your body. Our expert instructors guide you through workouts that improve core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall mobility. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, our sessions provide a full-body workout that enhances balance, coordination, and muscle tone. With flexible scheduling and options for in-studio or virtual classes, it's easier than ever to fit Pilates into your lifestyle. Join us at one of our convenient locations in Downtown Phoenix, AZ, Mesa, AZ, or online, and experience the difference that Pilates 1st can make. Download now and start your journey to a stronger, more balanced body today.
Workshop Pilates
Browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule, filter by type, and book your reservations. Manage your upcoming classes and stay organized with your fitness journey.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Book class reservations
- Manage upcoming classes
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Workshop Pilates at 469 against Pilates 1st's 1. Workshop Pilates also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pilates 1st against 5.0 for Workshop Pilates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workshop Pilates has 469 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pilates 1st ships an update every 4 months, Workshop Pilates every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilates 1st | Workshop Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (469 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 469 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sutra Fitness, Inc. | Workshop Pilates Holding Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Pilates 1st
Workshop Pilates
In-app purchases
Pilates 1st
No in-app purchases
Workshop Pilates
No in-app purchases
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