Comparison

Freedom On Demand vs Studio.HER

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

Head to head
About

Freedom On Demand

Access high-quality reformer Pilates instruction from home. Build strength, flexibility, and well-being on your schedule with unlimited content across all devices. Try it free and subscribe for instant access.

Highlights
  • On-demand reformer Pilates classes
  • Build strength and flexibility
  • Access content on all devices
  • Cancel anytime
  • Free trial available
Features
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Reformer Pilates, mat Pilates and yoga in one place. Not another video library. A real pathway, expert instructors, and a physio in your corner whenever you have a question. Most fitness apps hand you a library and wish you luck. Hundreds of classes, no direction. You do a random workout on Monday, a harder one on Wednesday, tweak something on Friday, and quietly stop by week three. That's not a discipline problem. That's a design problem. Bodies don't get stronger from random classes. They get stronger from thoughtful progression. Freedom On Demand was founded by physiotherapists who've spent 25+ years helping people move well, recover fully, and stay strong for decades. Every member starts on a pathway matched to where their body actually is. Each class builds on the last. Load, control and complexity progress deliberately, the way rehabilitation and strength work do in the clinic. You always know what to do next, and why. The biggest fear with a home reformer isn't the workout β€” it's the unused machine. Structure is why over 79% of our members use their reformer more than twice a week. Programs designed for real bodies and real life stages Alongside the pathway, you'll find structured programs built with clinical precision for the seasons of life that most apps ignore: - Menopause β€” strength, bone density and pelvic health through hormonal change - Arthritis and joint care β€” getting strong with sensitive joints - Pregnancy and postpartum β€” safe, staged programs for before and after birth with a Pelvic Health Physio - Injury recovery and return to movement - Foundations for true beginners and returners A physio in your corner This is the part no other streaming app offers. Have a question about a niggle, a modification, or whether something's right for your body? Message our physiotherapy team anytime β€” you'll have a real answer from a real clinician within 24 hours. Not a chatbot. Not an FAQ. A physio who understands your body and your program. Your practice, your way - Reformer Pilates as the core β€” from fundamentals to advanced flows - Mat Pilates and yoga, so travel, holidays, or a hotel room never break your rhythm - A range of instructors, to suit every style and mood - Classes from 10 to 45+ minutes β€” a full session or a quick reset - New classes added regularly Built on the belief that aging is elevation, not decline Freedom On Demand comes from Freedom Wellness Co, founded by physiotherapist Cath Julius. Everything in the app reflects one conviction: freedom in movement is freedom in life, and the strength you build now is the independence you keep later. Start your 7-day free trial today. Your body knows the difference between random and progress β€” and so will you. β–· Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. β–· New? [Try it for free!] Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Freedom On Demand 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. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://freedompilates.co.nz/terms/ -Privacy Policy: https://freedompilates.co.nz/privacy-policy-2/

About

Studio.HER

Features
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At Studio H.E.R, we help women build strength, balance, and confidence through Reformer Pilates and Contrast Therapy β€” all in an exclusive, women-only space. New Zealand's first ever woman’s only Reformer Pilates and Contrast Therapy studio based in the beautiful Mapua village. Feel stronger, more energised, and at home in your body.

Screenshots

Freedom On Demand4 screens
Studio.HER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio.HER at none against Freedom On Demand's 3. Freedom On Demand's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Freedom On Demand sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Studio.HER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freedom On Demand ships an update every 5 weeks, Studio.HER every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Freedom On Demand versus Studio.HER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedom On DemandStudio.HER
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFREEDOM PILATES LIMITEDSutra Fitness, Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Freedom On Demand

Subscriptions3
  • Apps Monthly7 Days trial$22.001 Month
  • Apps Semi-Annual7 Days trial$79.006 Months
  • Apps Annual7 Days trial$129.001 Year
None

Studio.HER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freedom On Demand free?
Freedom On Demand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studio.HER free?
Studio.HER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freedom On Demand or Studio.HER have ads?
Neither Freedom On Demand nor Studio.HER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freedom On Demand or Studio.HER?
Freedom On Demand ships an update every 5 weeks, and Studio.HER every 3 months. Most recently, Freedom On Demand was updated on September 12, 2026 and Studio.HER on September 8, 2026.

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