Comparison

Pocket Pilates vs PHI Pilates Connect

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Pilates

This app helps Pilates instructors and enthusiasts create custom classes and practice sessions quickly using short video clips. It offers a streamlined search engine for movement inspiration, saving time on planning and preparation.

Highlights
  • Pilates class builder
  • Searchable video library
  • Custom playlists
  • Practice session creation
  • Time-saving planning tool
  • Movement inspiration
Features
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The Pocket Pilates app is a streamlined, powerful resource designed to help Pilates instructors, studio owners, and dedicated practitioners save time, unlock inspiration, and create meaningful movement experiences—without the stress of endless searching or planning. At its core, Pocket Pilates functions as a super easy Pilates search engine built around short, high-value video clips you can use to build custom classes, playlists, and practice sessions in minutes. Pocket Pilates offers auto-renewing subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://pocketpilatesusa.com/pages/TermsConditions -Privacy Policy: https://pocketpilatesusa.com/pages/PrivacyPolicy

About

PHI Pilates Connect

Connect with a global community of Pilates instructors and enthusiasts. Access workouts, rehabilitation resources, and educational content to deepen your practice or pursue teacher certification. Explore research and learn specific moves tailored to your needs.

Highlights
  • Pilates workouts
  • Rehabilitation resources
  • Teacher education and certification
  • Latest research updates
  • Find specific Pilates moves
  • Connect with teachers and enthusiasts
Features
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Join others who do and teach Pilates for Pilates workouts, rehabilitation, and education. Connect with both teachers and enthusiasts while you get updates on the most recent research, find Pilates moves for your specific needs, or gain education or certification as a Pilates teacher. Experience the unique style of PHI(R) Pilates founded by Dr. Christine Romani-Ruby in 1997. Combining physical therapy and the Pilates Method, PHI(R) Pilates is known worldwide for expertise in Pilates teacher training, rehabilitation, and sports performance. -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Pocket Pilates3 screens
PHI Pilates Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PHI Pilates Connect at free with in-app purchases against Pocket Pilates's subscription. PHI Pilates Connect also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Pocket Pilates's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Pocket Pilates sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $18.99 per month and PHI Pilates Connect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket Pilates against 4.9 for PHI Pilates Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Pilates ships an update every 5 weeks, PHI Pilates Connect weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Pilates versus PHI Pilates Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PilatesPHI Pilates Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB133 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPocket Pilates Inc.PPSP, LLC

Customer experience

Pocket Pilates

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PHI Pilates Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Pilates

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Basic App7 Days trial$18.991 Month
10 purchases

PHI Pilates Connect

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Plan4 variants$15.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$15.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$35.991 Month
  • Annual Plan2 variants$169.991 Year
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$169.991 Year
  • Annual Plan2 variants$399.991 Year
One-time3
  • One Time Purchase Plan$64.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan5 variants$129.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$399.99

Questions

Is Pocket Pilates free?
Pocket Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PHI Pilates Connect free?
PHI Pilates Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Pilates or PHI Pilates Connect?
Pocket Pilates is rated higher. Pocket Pilates averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PHI Pilates Connect averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Pocket Pilates or PHI Pilates Connect have ads?
Neither Pocket Pilates nor PHI Pilates Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Pilates or PHI Pilates Connect?
Pocket Pilates ships an update every 5 weeks, and PHI Pilates Connect weekly. Most recently, Pocket Pilates was updated on October 24, 2026 and PHI Pilates Connect on October 24, 2026.

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