Comparison

Saran Pilates vs PilateSafe

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

PilateSafe

This app helps Pilates instructors plan and teach classes for clients with specific health conditions or limitations. It offers a flow planner, safety checks, and an exercise library with contraindications and modifications. Control your class with an Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Class flow planner with timing and cues
  • Contraindication and modification guidance
  • Apple Watch integration for class control
  • Safety checks for client conditions
  • Exercise library with safety notes
  • Offline-first operation
Features
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PilateSafe is a studio app for Pilates instructors who plan and teach classes for clients with health conditions, injuries, or physical limitations. Build a class flow, attach one or more health concerns, and review educational contraindications and modifications before you teach. Then run the class on your iPhone, with the timer, current exercise, and start, pause, and skip controls on a paired Apple Watch. This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home | Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home KEY FEATURES • Flow planner — Shape arrival, main work, and closing. Set timing, reorder movements, and add teaching cues. • Class runner — Teach with a timer, the current exercise, what is next, and start, pause, skip, and stop. • Apple Watch — Mirror the timer, current exercise, and class controls on your wrist. • Safety lookup — Choose from 88 health concerns, including spine and joint conditions, pregnancy and postpartum, cardiovascular and neurological conditions, and post-surgical recovery. See precautions, modifications, and educational alternatives. • Flow safety check — Attach client conditions to a plan and acknowledge warnings before the class can run. • Exercise library — Browse movements with focus, cues, and safety notes. Classical mat work is included. Reformer, Cadillac, chair, and barrel guidance is part of Pro. • Templates and saved flows — Start from curated templates or save your own plans to teach again. • Client profiles (Pro) — Save conditions, pregnancy trimester, and private notes on the device, then open a safety summary before the session. • Offline-first — Exercise data and condition guidance are stored in the app. Planning and teaching do not require an internet connection. • On your device — Plans, profiles, and selected conditions stay on the device. An optional email can restore a subscription. Purchases are processed by Apple. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER PilateSafe is NOT a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. It provides general educational fitness information only and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult the client's physician, physical therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before starting, modifying, or continuing any exercise program — especially when health conditions are present. Users and instructors must not rely solely on this app when making decisions about an individual's exercise program or health management. If the client experiences pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any adverse symptoms during exercise, stop immediately and seek professional medical assistance. DESIGNED FOR • Pilates instructors planning classes for clients with health conditions or injuries • Studio teachers who want a class timer and Apple Watch controls • Fitness professionals seeking a structured contraindication reference • Anyone exploring educational Pilates modifications for a health concern PilateSafe is an educational reference and class-planning tool. It does not replace clinical judgment or professional medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PilateSafe Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or annually. Pro unlocks the full condition library, apparatus safety guidance, instructor notes, curated programs, and client profiles. A core set of conditions and mat guidance is available without a subscription. Prices are shown in your local currency and confirmed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home

Screenshots

Saran Pilates4 screens
PilateSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saran Pilates at 98% against PilateSafe's 0%. Saran Pilates also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (142 vs 1). PilateSafe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PilateSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saran Pilates holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saran Pilates has 142 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of PilateSafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saran Pilates ships an update every 2 months, PilateSafe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Saran Pilates versus PilateSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaran PilatesPilateSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (142 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaran Pilates, LLCStu Schwartz

Customer experience

Saran Pilates

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

PilateSafe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
3 purchases

PilateSafe

Subscriptions2
  • PilateSafe Pro$9.991 Month
  • PiliateSafe Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • PilateSafe Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Saran Pilates free?
Saran Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilateSafe free?
PilateSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Saran Pilates or PilateSafe?
Saran Pilates is rated higher. Saran Pilates averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while PilateSafe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Saran Pilates or PilateSafe have ads?
Neither Saran Pilates nor PilateSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saran Pilates or PilateSafe?
Saran Pilates ships an update every 2 months, and PilateSafe fortnightly. Most recently, Saran Pilates was updated on October 20, 2026 and PilateSafe on October 16, 2026.

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