Comparison

Pilates by Leah vs HIVE Method

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

Head to head
About

Pilates by Leah

This app provides pre-made class plans and expertly designed reformer and mat workouts for Pilates instructors and enthusiasts. It offers guidance, community connection, and live sessions to enhance teaching and personal practice.

Highlights
  • Weekly pre-made class plans with notes
  • New reformer, chair, or tower workouts
  • Instructor success tips and cueing guidance
  • Supportive instructor community forum
  • Exclusive live expert-led sessions
  • Professionally crafted home and studio workouts
Features
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Become the Pilates Instructor Clients Request by Name Pilates By Leah is the leading professional development platform for Pilates instructors who want to teach with confidence, save time planning classes, grow their careers, and continue evolving as educators. Created by Leah Maselli, who has taught more than 5,000 Pilates classes over the last 9 years, Pilates By Leah combines ready-to-teach class plans, instructor mentorship, continuing education, and high-quality workouts to help instructors become more confident, effective, and successful. Whether you're a newly certified instructor or an experienced teacher looking for fresh ideas and career support, you'll find the tools, guidance, and community you need to continue growing. WHAT'S INCLUDED Weekly Class Plans Save hours of planning time with franchise-friendly class plans designed to help you teach confidently and keep your classes fresh, effective, and engaging. Monthly Live Instructor Mentorship Get direct access to Leah through monthly mentorship sessions covering confidence, cueing, client retention, career growth, classroom management, private clients, and real-world teaching challenges. Instructor Education & Career Development Learn programming, cueing, class flow, modifications, progressions, client retention, studio success strategies, and what it takes to become the instructor clients request by name. Pilates Workouts Access a growing library of reformer, mat, strength, mobility, prenatal, and specialty workouts for your own practice. Programs & Challenges Follow structured programs and challenges designed to help you stay consistent, inspired, and progressing. Community Support Connect with a supportive community of Pilates instructors who are committed to improving their teaching, growing their careers, and making a bigger impact. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Instructor Membership Designed for Pilates instructors who want class plans, instructor mentorship, continuing education, career development, and professional support. Workout Membership Unlimited access to reformer, mat, strength, mobility, and prenatal workouts for your personal practice. More Confidence. More Growth. More Impact. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Pilates by Leah 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://pilatesbyleah.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://pilatesbyleah.com/privacy

About

HIVE Method

Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. 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
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Stay organized with fitness goals
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

Pilates by Leah4 screens
HIVE Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIVE Method at none against Pilates by Leah's 4. HIVE Method also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Pilates by Leah's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Pilates by Leah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. HIVE Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pilates by Leah against 5.0 for HIVE Method. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 32 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates by Leah ships an update monthly, HIVE Method weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilates by Leah versus HIVE Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates by LeahHIVE Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (73 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better32
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeah MaselliPilates 860 LLC

Customer experience

Pilates by Leah

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HIVE Method

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilates by Leah

Subscriptions4
  • Reformer Pilates Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All-Inclusive Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Reformer Pilates Annual7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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  • All-Inclusive Annual7 Days trial$399.991 Year
None

HIVE Method

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilates by Leah free?
Pilates by Leah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIVE Method free?
HIVE Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilates by Leah or HIVE Method?
HIVE Method is rated higher. Pilates by Leah averages 4.9 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while HIVE Method averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do Pilates by Leah or HIVE Method have ads?
Neither Pilates by Leah nor HIVE Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates by Leah or HIVE Method?
Pilates by Leah ships an update monthly, and HIVE Method weekly. Most recently, Pilates by Leah was updated on October 24, 2026 and HIVE Method on October 7, 2026.

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