Comparison

First Pilates vs Desert Studios Pilates

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

Head to head
About

First Pilates

Features
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Download the First Pilates App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

About

Desert Studios Pilates

Features
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Download the Desert Studios Pilates App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App, you can view class schedules and sign up for classes as well as view the studio’s location. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

Screenshots

First Pilates3 screens
Desert Studios Pilates3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Desert Studios Pilates at none against First Pilates's shown. Desert Studios Pilates also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). First Pilates's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Pilates ships an update every 6 weeks, Desert Studios Pilates every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
First Pilates versus Desert Studios Pilates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst PilatesDesert Studios Pilates
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size126 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE TRUSTEE FOR HEALTH FIRST GROUP UNIT TRUSTDesert Studios Pilates

In-app purchases

None

First Pilates

No in-app purchases

None

Desert Studios Pilates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Pilates free?
First Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desert Studios Pilates free?
Desert Studios Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Pilates or Desert Studios Pilates have ads?
First Pilates shows ads; Desert Studios Pilates does not.
Which is updated more often, First Pilates or Desert Studios Pilates?
First Pilates ships an update every 6 weeks, and Desert Studios Pilates every 8 days. Most recently, First Pilates was updated on September 14, 2026 and Desert Studios Pilates on September 19, 2026.

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