Comparison

Bondi Rise vs The Aligned Studio

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

Head to head
About

Bondi Rise

Access a variety of Pilates workouts designed for all levels and body types. Enjoy flexible class lengths, weekly livestreams with an expert instructor, and new content added regularly. Join a supportive community to transform your body and mind.

Highlights
  • Variety of Pilates classes
  • Flexible class durations (5-45 mins)
  • Weekly live workout sessions
  • New classes added weekly
  • Expert instructor guidance
  • Accessible anywhere
Features
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Bondi Rise brings the warmth and energy of our pilates studio straight to your phone, wherever you are in the world. Whether you are brand new to pilates or have been practising for years, the Bondi Rise app gives you everything you need to move well and feel good. Inside the app you will find: * 300+ on-demand pilates videos covering mat, reformer, barre, pre and postnatal * Monthly live streams so you can move with Lottie in real time * A warm, welcoming community of like-minded people to keep you motivated * New content added regularly so your practice never stands still * Healthy recipes to nourish your body alongside your movement practice The Bondi Rise approach Our classes are rooted in the principles of mindful movement, breath and flow. We believe that how you move matters just as much as how often you move. Every class is designed to help you connect with your body, move with intention and leave feeling genuinely better than when you started. Built for real life. We know you are busy. That is why our library includes quick, effective classes from as little as 15 minutes - so there is always time to move, no matter what your day looks like. Supporting you through every stage of life. Bondi Rise has dedicated programmes for pregnancy and postnatal recovery, designed to keep you moving safely and confidently through every chapter of motherhood. Whether you are in your first trimester or finding your way back to movement after birth, we have got you. More than just a workout app. When you join Bondi Rise you become part of a community of women who prioritise feeling good from the inside out. Share your wins, find your motivation and connect with people who just get it. Bondi Rise was built on the belief that pilates should feel like a joy, not a chore. We bring that same philosophy to everything we create, so you always leave feeling stronger, calmer and more like yourself. Download the app and start your free trial today. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Bondi Rise offers auto-renewing subscriptions. 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://online.bondirise.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://online.bondirise.com/pages/privacy

About

The Aligned Studio

Experience premium Pilates at home with reformer-led and mat-strong classes. Access over 300 curated workouts designed for your life and fitness standards. This platform offers structure and progression for high-achieving women seeking quality.

Highlights
  • Reformer-led Pilates
  • Mat Pilates classes
  • Over 300 curated classes
  • Structured progression
  • Studio experience at home
Features
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A premium Pilates platform built for the woman who wants the studio experience at home — without compromise. Reformer-led. Mat-strong. Over 300 classes, curated. You already know what you want. Quality Pilates that meets your standard. Structure, progression, and classes that feel like they were designed for your life — whether you train on a reformer, on the mat, or both. The Aligned Studio is a curated online Pilates platform built for the high-achieving woman who is done settling for generic workout videos, crowded studio schedules, or YouTube classes that were never designed for her. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bondi Rise3 screens
The Aligned Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Aligned Studio at 5.0 against Bondi Rise's 4.0. The Aligned Studio also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Bondi Rise's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Bondi Rise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and The Aligned Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $46.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Aligned Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bondi Rise versus The Aligned Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBondi RiseThe Aligned Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB174 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBondi Rise LimitedTHE ALIGNED METHOD STUDIO LTD

Customer experience

Bondi Rise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Aligned Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bondi Rise

Subscriptions4
  • (In App) Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bondi Rise Monthly7 Days trial$25.991 Month
  • (In App) Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
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  • Bondi Rise Yearly7 Days trial$234.991 Year
3 purchases

The Aligned Studio

Subscriptions3
  • The Aligned Studio Monthly$46.991 Month
  • The Aligned Studio Quartely$123.993 Months
  • The Aligned Studio Yearly$434.991 Year

Questions

Is Bondi Rise free?
Bondi Rise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Aligned Studio free?
The Aligned Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bondi Rise or The Aligned Studio?
The Aligned Studio is rated higher. Bondi Rise averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Aligned Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bondi Rise or The Aligned Studio have ads?
Neither Bondi Rise nor The Aligned Studio shows ads.

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