POLSE vs MindBody Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
POLSE
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Pilates that fits real life, with a community that cheers you on. POLSE brings you studio-quality Pilates led by Gabz and our instructors, a warm community to share your practice with, and simple tools that help you keep coming back to your mat. MOVE YOUR WAY β’ Mat, Reformer, Barre and Strength classes, from quick express sessions to longer flows β’ Filter by class type, level and length, and save the classes you love β’ Clear cues, gentle form tips and options to soften or progress every move β’ Structured programmes and self-paced challenges to follow week by week A COMMUNITY THAT FEELS LIKE A STUDIO β’ Share your workouts, photos and stories with friends β’ Follow members and instructors, comment, and celebrate each other's wins β’ Chat with your challenge group and ask the team questions in the members' Q&A β’ Share a finished class straight to your Instagram Story SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ A calendar of the days you moved, your streak, and weekly and monthly goals β’ Log studio and in-person classes so everything counts β’ Connect Apple Health to see your workouts, steps and active calories in one place (optional) POLSE+ MEMBERSHIP Classes, programmes, challenges and the members' area (recipes, challenge chat rooms and Q&A) are part of POLSE+. Choose monthly or yearly. New members can start with a free trial. FREE FOR EVERYONE β’ The POLSE community feed, stories and posts β’ Logging your workouts and tracking your streak β’ The POLSE shop: reformers, grip socks and Pilates essentials EVERY BODY IS WELCOME Whether it's your first class or your five-hundredth, POLSE meets you where you are. No pressure, no all-or-nothing, just steady progress you can feel. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS POLSE+ is billed to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. If you subscribe during a free trial, any unused part of the trial ends. Terms of Use: https://polse.co.uk/pages/terms Privacy Policy: https://polse.co.uk/pages/privacy Licence agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MindBody Method
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The app designed for busy professionals juggling work, life and wellness. Your new app for Pilates & Breathwork. Each class designed to promote lasting wellness, not just physical fitness. Discover a growing library of on-demand classes and weekly live classes. No matter your level or schedule, thereβs a class for you - from quick 10 minute resets to full body flows - covering complete beginners to advanced movers. Join today to start your wellness journey. A subscription is required to access in-app content. All subscriptions auto-renew, and can be cancelled anytime. Please note you will be automatically charged after the free trial. T&Cs apply. https://PilateswithCarrie.gcph.tv/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindBody Method at 14.0 against POLSE's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. POLSE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and MindBody Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $33.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
POLSE ships an update every 3 weeks, MindBody Method monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POLSE | MindBody Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conor Hayes | Global Fitness Holdings Ltd |
In-app purchases
POLSE
- POLSE+ Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- POLSE+ Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
MindBody Method
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$33.491 Month
- Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$91.003 Months
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$339.991 Year
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