Comparison

Sweaty Studio vs Practice by Palmer

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

Head to head
About

Sweaty Studio

This app provides a structured and motivating Pilates and fitness experience for women seeking consistency and empowerment. It offers a variety of on-demand workouts and targeted programs designed to build strength, improve posture, and boost confidence without burnout.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of on-demand Pilates workouts
  • Targeted workout programs
  • Beginner to advanced options
  • Low impact, high results
  • Workout anytime, anywhere
Features
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The ultimate Pilates app for women ready to feel strong, confident, and consistent. You want to feel confident in your body... But you're stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping. You try a few workouts. You feel the momentum. Then life hits. You fall off track—again. And every time, you wonder if you're just not disciplined enough. (You're not the problem. Your workout system is.) It’s time for a fitness routine that actually fits you. Sweaty Studio is your go-to Pilates and fitness app designed for busy women who want consistent, effective, and empowering workouts—without burnout. Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to level up your fitness routine, this app gives you the structure, variety, and motivation to stick with it—for good. What’s inside Sweaty Studio: Hundreds of On-Demand Pilates Workouts – from quick 10-minute flows to full-length sessions Targeted Workout Programs – core, full body, flexibility, and more Beginner to Advanced Options – progress at your own pace, no pressure Low Impact, High Results – improve strength, posture, and confidence Workout Anytime, Anywhere – no gym required—just your mat and motivation No gym. No pressure. Just you, your mat, and a clear path to feeling your best. Thousands of women are already transforming their bodies and minds with Sweaty Studio. Ready to join them? Sweaty Studio offers an auto-renewing subscription that gives you unlimited access on all devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. For more info: Terms of Service: https://app.sweatystudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.sweatystudio.com/privacy

About

Practice by Palmer

This app offers low-impact Pilates, grounding conversations, and daily wellness practices designed for real life. It blends movement styles and provides supportive content for busy or challenging days. Access live classes, audio talks, and a judgment-free community.

Highlights
  • Pilates-inspired movement
  • Practice Pillars for healing and presence
  • Audio Walk & Talks
  • Live classes
  • Supportive community
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Practice by Palmer is a real-life wellness space created by Keke Palmer, built around one simple idea: wellness doesn’t have to be extreme. It just needs to be yours. This app brings together low-impact Pilates, grounding conversations, and daily practices designed to support you through real life — including the busy days, the messy days, and everything in between. The movement blends Pilates foundations with elements of strength training, yoga, and functional movement, reflecting the way Keke trains in real life. Here, there’s no pressure to have it all figured out. These are practices you can return to, whether it’s a short workout before work, a Walk & Talk when your mind feels loud, or a moment of reflection when you need to check back in with yourself. Practice by Palmer was created from lived experience, including postpartum recovery, PCOS, therapy, motherhood, and a full, demanding career. It’s shaped by the belief that small, consistent practices quietly add up. Inside the app, you’ll find: * All-levels Pilates-inspired movement, blending low-impact strength, yoga, and functional training * Practice Pillars focused on healing, boundaries, purpose, and presence * Audio Walk & Talks with Keke * Live classes and real-time conversations * Behind-the-scenes moments and honest reflections * A supportive, judgment-free community Your rhythm. Your rules. That’s the practice. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Practice by Palmer 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 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://www.practicebypalmer.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://www.practicebypalmer.com/pages/privacy App includes Apple Watch - You can track your workouts and meet your fitness goals. - Monitor Stats during Workouts: View heart rate/calories burned on your watch & video player. - HEALTH App: Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Health app (Healthkit) to track workouts, duration, calories burned, heart rate, and active energy. You choose the data you want stored, and you can change it anytime in the Health app. - FITNESS App: Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Fitness App, and workouts contribute to your daily goals. View stats, share your activity, and get those Activity Rings! - Use your Watch as a Remote: Play, stop, & rewind videos without interrupting workouts. - Install using iPhone: Install app on iPhone, open Watch app, select "Show on Apple Watch".

Screenshots

Sweaty Studio3 screens
Practice by Palmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sweaty Studio and Practice by Palmer are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sweaty Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Practice by Palmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sweaty Studio versus Practice by Palmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweaty StudioPractice by Palmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI'M SWEATY AND I KNOW IT LLCPRACTICE BY PALMER LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sweaty Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$499.991 Year
2 purchases

Practice by Palmer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Sweaty Studio free?
Sweaty Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practice by Palmer free?
Practice by Palmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sweaty Studio or Practice by Palmer have ads?
Neither Sweaty Studio nor Practice by Palmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sweaty Studio or Practice by Palmer?
Sweaty Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Practice by Palmer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sweaty Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Practice by Palmer on October 11, 2026.

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