Comparison

The Movement Lab On vs Croctiv

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

Head to head
About

The Movement Lab On

Access a library of Pilates and Barre classes from industry-leading instructors. This subscription service provides weekly full-length studio classes and shorter elective content for all levels, ideal for personal practice or instructor inspiration.

Highlights
  • Weekly full-length studio classes
  • Shorter elective content
  • Classes for all levels
  • Instructor sequencing inspiration
  • Merithew student observation hours
  • Master instructor classes
Features
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The Movement Lab is an industry leading Pilates and Barre studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. We are a Merrithew Licensed Training Centre, offering STOTT PILATES courses and continuing education. Our instructors are all internationally qualified with their own unique style and flair of teaching. By subscribing to our app, you have access to 5 full length in-studio classes a week from our master instructors, including Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer Lisa Palmer as well as shorter weekly elective content at all levels. Our subscription is also a great option for instructors looking for creative sequencing inspiration and Merrithew students wanting to complete their observation hours.  All app subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled at any time. T&Cs apply. https://TheMovementLab.gcph.tv/terms

About

Croctiv

Features
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As a member and user of the Croctiv application, you will tap into technology that enriches your fitness experience with booking of classes, workout tracking, a training logbook, injury tracking, managing your accounts and payments, the ability to interact with trainers and fellow members, and more.

Screenshots

The Movement Lab On4 screens
Croctiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Croctiv at none against The Movement Lab On's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Movement Lab On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Croctiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Movement Lab On ships an update monthly, Croctiv every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Movement Lab On versus Croctiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Movement Lab OnCroctiv
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB109 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGlobal Fitness Holdings LtdOCTIV FITNESS (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Movement Lab On

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$249.991 Year
None

Croctiv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Movement Lab On free?
The Movement Lab On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Croctiv free?
Croctiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Movement Lab On or Croctiv have ads?
Neither The Movement Lab On nor Croctiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Movement Lab On or Croctiv?
The Movement Lab On ships an update monthly, and Croctiv every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Movement Lab On was updated on October 24, 2026 and Croctiv on October 20, 2026.

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