Comparison

Selformer vs Tension Strength

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

Head to head

Reformer Pilates

★ 4.917 ratingsView app →

About

Selformer

Features

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Book Classes, make reservations, and join the community of Selformer Pilates!

About

Tension Strength

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.

Highlights

Purchase class packs and memberships
View class schedule
Filter classes by type
Manage reservations
Track upcoming classes

Features

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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.

Screenshots

Selformer3 screens

Tension Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tension Strength at none against Selformer's 5. Selformer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Selformer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tension Strength asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selformer ships an update every 5 weeks, Tension Strength monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Selformer versus Tension Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Selformer	Tension Strength
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	17 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	370 MB	38 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SELFORMER INC	Tension LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Selformer

One-time5

Group Class$45.00
Private Video Room$45.00
Duet Video Room$90.00

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Private Session/ Instructor$129.99
Duet with Instructor$184.99

None

Tension Strength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selformer free?

Selformer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Tension Strength free?

Tension Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Selformer or Tension Strength have ads?

Neither Selformer nor Tension Strength shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Selformer or Tension Strength?

Selformer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tension Strength monthly. Most recently, Selformer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tension Strength on October 31, 2026.