Comparison

Pocket Pilates vs Forme Pilates Planner

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

Forme Pilates Planner

This app helps reformer Pilates instructors plan and teach classes. It offers an AI-powered flow builder, a library of exercises with detailed setups, and a live playback mode with a built-in timer. Instructors can customize flows, connect to Spotify for music, and share their creations.

Highlights
  • AI-powered flow builder
  • Build classes from scratch
  • 100+ reformer exercises
  • Live playback mode with timer
  • Instructor mode for full flow view
  • Machine-aware spring setups
  • Unlimited flow library
  • Spotify integration
Features
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Plan, build, and teach reformer Pilates classes — all from your phone. Forme is the class planning tool built for Pilates instructors. Whether you're prepping for tomorrow's 6AM or building a library of go-to flows, Forme makes it fast and intuitive. AI-POWERED FLOW BUILDER Describe what you want and let AI generate a complete flow — exercises, springs, timing, and cues. Or browse curated templates and customize from there. BUILD FROM SCRATCH Hand-pick from 100+ reformer exercises with detailed spring setups, equipment positions, and teaching cues. Drag and drop to reorder. Adjust springs for your specific machine. LIVE PLAYBACK MODE Teach with a built-in timer that guides you through each exercise. See cues at a glance, track your position in the flow, and stay on pace — no paper needed. INSTRUCTOR MODE View your entire flow as a scrollable list while teaching, with inline timers and exercise details. Perfect for instructors who prefer the full picture. MACHINE-AWARE SPRINGS Select your reformer brand — Balanced Body, Stott/Merrithew, Gratz, Peak Pilates, or custom — and Forme automatically matches spring setups to your equipment. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Save unlimited flows, revisit recent ones from your home screen, and explore trending exercises by category. Export and share flows with other instructors. CONNECT SPOTIFY Link your Spotify account to control music directly while teaching. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket Pilates3 screens
Forme Pilates Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Pilates at 4.9 against Forme Pilates Planner's 1.0. Pocket Pilates also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Forme Pilates Planner's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. Pocket Pilates sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $18.99 per month and Forme Pilates Planner sells 2 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

Pocket Pilates holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Pilates has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Pilates ships an update every 5 weeks, Forme Pilates Planner every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Pilates versus Forme Pilates Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PilatesForme Pilates Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPocket Pilates Inc.Shayan Mirzazadeh

Customer experience

Pocket Pilates

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

Forme Pilates Planner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Pilates

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

Forme Pilates Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Pilates free?
Pocket Pilates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forme Pilates Planner free?
Forme Pilates Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Pilates or Forme Pilates Planner?
Pocket Pilates is rated higher. Pocket Pilates averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Forme Pilates Planner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Pilates or Forme Pilates Planner have ads?
Neither Pocket Pilates nor Forme Pilates Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Pilates or Forme Pilates Planner?
Pocket Pilates ships an update every 5 weeks, and Forme Pilates Planner every 9 days. Most recently, Pocket Pilates was updated on October 24, 2026 and Forme Pilates Planner on October 24, 2026.

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