Comparison

Saran Pilates vs Spiraling Sam

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

Head to head
About

Saran Pilates

Access a comprehensive online Pilates studio with on-demand workouts led by certified instructors. Explore a variety of routines for all levels, from reformer to mat, designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Connect with a community and track your progress with structured plans and new weekly content.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of on-demand workouts
  • Reformer, Mat, Chair, and Tower options
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Weekly planner and programs
  • New weekly uploads
  • Community forums
  • Exercise library
Features
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Build a Reformer Pilates practice that evolves with you. Founded by Gabrielle Saran, a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, Saran Pilates brings studio-quality Pilates directly to your home. Members love our clear, effective cueing, structured programs, and Weekly Planner that takes the guesswork out of what to do next. Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned mover, you’ll find workouts designed to help you build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent. Inside the app: • Hundreds of on-demand workouts, including Reformer, Mat, Chair, and Tower • Reformer-specific programs designed for real progression • A Weekly Planner that tells you what to do next • Beginner through advanced levels • New workouts added every week • Expert instruction to help you move with confidence and proper form • Classes ranging from 8 to 60 minutes To access all features and content you can subscribe to Saran Pilates 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://saranpilates.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://saranpilates.vhx.tv/privacy

About

Spiraling Sam

This app provides online classes for dancers and movers in GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods, plus dance conditioning. It focuses on anatomy, embodiment, and artistic expression to enhance physical potential. Classes are available for home or on-the-go, with or without specialized equipment.

Highlights
  • GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Method classes
  • Dance Conditioning education
  • Anatomy and embodiment focus
  • Classes for home or on-the-go
  • Suitable with or without equipment
  • Community of movers
Features
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An online studio for dancers and intentional movers, offering classes in The GYROTONIC & GYROKINESIS Methods + educational Dance Conditioning. Spiraling Sam’s Online Studio looks through the lens of anatomy, energetic embodiment, dance science and artistic expression to help you reach your full potential. Deepen your perspective and felt experience with new cues, concepts, and ways of thinking that can be embodied, both inside and outside of the studio. Whether you have access to Gyrotonic equipment, or are are looking to workout at home or on-the-go, there are a wide range of classes available for you. Join this vibrant community of dancers and intentional movers!

Screenshots

Saran Pilates4 screens
Spiraling Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saran Pilates at 98% against Spiraling Sam's 50%. Saran Pilates also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 7) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Spiraling Sam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Saran Pilates sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $26.00 per month. Spiraling Sam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saran Pilates holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saran Pilates has 142 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Saran Pilates's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spiraling Sam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saran Pilates ships an update every 2 months, Spiraling Sam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Saran Pilates versus Spiraling Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaran PilatesSpiraling Sam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (142 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSaran Pilates, LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Saran Pilates

All ratings142 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%

Spiraling Sam

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Saran Pilates

Subscriptions2
  • Saran Pilates Monthly7 Days trial$26.001 Month
  • Saran Pilates Yearly7 Days trial$259.991 Year
One-time6
  • Saran Pilates - 1299$12.99
  • Saran Pilates - 1599$15.99
  • Saran Pilates - 2499$24.99
Show 3 more
  • Saran Pilates - 2999$29.99
  • Saran Pilates - 4999$49.99
  • Saran Pilates - 5999$59.99
None

Spiraling Sam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saran Pilates free?
Saran Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spiraling Sam free?
Spiraling Sam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Saran Pilates or Spiraling Sam?
Saran Pilates is rated higher. Saran Pilates averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Spiraling Sam averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Saran Pilates or Spiraling Sam have ads?
Neither Saran Pilates nor Spiraling Sam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saran Pilates or Spiraling Sam?
Saran Pilates ships an update every 2 months, and Spiraling Sam every 3 months. Most recently, Saran Pilates was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spiraling Sam on October 6, 2026.

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