Tan Express vs Shine Pilates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tan Express
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With your very own app, you can book and manage your appointments 24/7 to gain access to our boutique studios. Tan on your terms by downloading our app to seamlessly book tanning sessions, choose membership options, book casual visits, check locations and elevate your studio experience. Our state of the art voice guided tan booths are located within the privacy of your own Tan Suite, contactless and heated. Become a member and enjoy extra savings and exclusive perks.
Shine Pilates
Easily manage your account, book classes and events, and stay connected with studio updates. Message the studio directly or follow their public feed for announcements and promotions.
- Account management
- Class and event booking
- Direct messaging
- Studio announcements feed
- Promotional content viewing
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The Shine Pilates app makes it very easy for you to manage your Shine Pilates account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with them. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tan Express at 12.0 against Shine Pilates's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tan Express | Shine Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Treshna Enterprises | Momence, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Tan Express
No in-app purchases
Shine Pilates
No in-app purchases
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