GauntletFit vs The Optimist Pilates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GauntletFit
This app offers kickboxing-inspired HIIT workouts to help users achieve optimal results. It allows for easy class check-ins, schedule viewing, and provides motivational rewards. Users can join a supportive community and start their fitness journey.
- Kickboxing-inspired HIIT workouts
- Easy class check-in
- View class schedule
- Workout notifications
- Progress tracking
- Exclusive rewards system
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Gauntlet Fitness. Train Here. Confident Everywhere. Gauntlet Fitness - a Kickboxing Inspired HIIT studio that combines both workouts to get you the best results. With our app, you can check in to classes and view your schedule from anywhere, plus, with notifications you'll never miss a workout! Download now and start training with our community today at Gauntlet Fitness. Gauntlet Fitness makes it easier than ever to stay on top of your fitness goals with our easy-to-use features: - Check in to classes with a single click - View your class schedule from anywhere - Receive notifications when new classes become available - Track your progress and stay motivated with our exclusive rewards system Choose from any one of our memberships or give us a try with our popular 2-week unlimited trial. Download now and start achieving your fitness goals with ease. With Gauntlet Fitness, getting fit has never been easier! Start on your journey today and see the results for yourself. Get fit with Gauntlet Fitness!
The Optimist Pilates
Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter classes by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage class reservations
- Stay organized with fitness goals
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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 monetization model: The Optimist Pilates at free against GauntletFit's ad-supported. GauntletFit's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 GauntletFit against 5.0 for The Optimist Pilates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
GauntletFit ships an update monthly, The Optimist Pilates every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GauntletFit | The Optimist Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (51 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gauntlet Fitness LLC (AL) | Pilates House Limited Liability Company |
Customer experience
GauntletFit
The Optimist Pilates
In-app purchases
GauntletFit
No in-app purchases
The Optimist Pilates
No in-app purchases
Questions
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