Comparison

The Mad Studio vs Explore Pilates

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

Head to head

About

The Mad Studio

Features

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We believe that fitness should be accessible to all. With our app, you can book classes at London's most versatile studio. You can view the class schedule, sign up for classes, and even purchase merchandise. Join us now and make a difference in your fitness journey.

About

Explore Pilates

Features

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Explore Pilates is a fully equipped studio in the heart of Wimbledon offering a wide variety of personalised Pilates classes with small group or tailored private sessions for maximum benefit.

Screenshots

The Mad Studio3 screens

Explore Pilates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Mad Studio at every 2 months against Explore Pilates's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Mad Studio ships an update every 2 months, Explore Pilates every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

The Mad Studio versus Explore Pilates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Mad Studio	Explore Pilates
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	51 MB	84 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	BSPORT	EXPLORE PILATES LTD

In-app purchases

None

The Mad Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Pilates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Mad Studio free?

The Mad Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Explore Pilates free?

Explore Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Mad Studio or Explore Pilates have ads?

Neither The Mad Studio nor Explore Pilates shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Mad Studio or Explore Pilates?

The Mad Studio ships an update every 2 months, and Explore Pilates every 6 months. Most recently, The Mad Studio was updated on October 1, 2026 and Explore Pilates on October 10, 2026.