Comparison

ARKV vs PilateSafe

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

Head to head
About

ARKV

Features
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ARKV - Create. Plan. Perform. Designed for Pilates, Reformer, and Barre instructors, ARKV helps you plan classes, capture workouts, organize schedules, and manage your exercise library in one app. Save time, stay organized, and build professional class plans with AI support. - Create exercises & workouts, sped up by AI - Plan & organize class schedules and timetables - Store & ARKV your class plans for easy reuse and reference - Manage your exercise library and archive favourite routines - Attach playlists for seamless music access during class - Attach links to your sources of inspiration Get inspired, reduce admin work, and make class prep easier - whether you teach Reformer, mat, or Barre sessions. This all‑in‑one tool helps streamline class planning, exercise programming, and teaching workflow.

About

PilateSafe

Features
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PilateSafe helps Pilates instructors and practitioners select safe exercises and modifications for clients with health conditions, injuries, or physical limitations. Choose from a comprehensive library of classical mat Pilates exercises. Select one or more health concerns β€” from back pain and joint conditions to cardiovascular conditions, neurological disorders, and post-surgical recovery β€” and instantly see which exercises are safe, which to avoid, and how to adapt each movement for that client. This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home | Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home KEY FEATURES β€’ Exercise library β€” Browse the full classical mat Pilates repertoire with difficulty levels, focus areas, key cues, and safety notes for each exercise. β€’ Health condition guidance β€” Select from 60+ health conditions and get tailored safety advice, contraindications, and movement modifications specific to each concern. β€’ Multi-condition support β€” Layer multiple health concerns at once and see combined guidance that accounts for all selected conditions simultaneously. β€’ Offline-first β€” All exercise data and condition guidance is stored locally on device. No internet connection required. β€’ Privacy-first β€” No personal data is collected or transmitted. Your selected conditions stay on your device. β€’ Clean, fast interface β€” Built for busy teaching environments. Results load instantly with no account or login required. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER PilateSafe is NOT a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. It provides general educational fitness information only and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult the client's physician, physical therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before starting, modifying, or continuing any exercise program β€” especially when health conditions are present. Users and instructors must not rely solely on this app when making decisions about an individual's exercise program or health management. If the client experiences pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any adverse symptoms during exercise, stop immediately and seek professional medical assistance. DESIGNED FOR β€’ Pilates instructors working with diverse or medically complex clients β€’ Fitness professionals seeking structured contraindication reference β€’ Rehab practitioners integrating Pilates into client programs β€’ Anyone exploring safe Pilates practice with a health condition PilateSafe is an educational reference tool. It does not replace clinical judgment or professional medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PilateSafe Pro is available as a monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency and confirmed before purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your device account settings at any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesaveeula/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pilatesafe-privacy/home This listing includes the required Terms of Use link for auto-renewable subscriptions.

Screenshots

ARKV4 screens
PilateSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARKV at none against PilateSafe's 3. PilateSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 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. PilateSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ARKV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARKV ships an update every 2 months, PilateSafe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ARKV versus PilateSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARKVPilateSafe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN1MBUS LTDStu Schwartz

In-app purchases

None

ARKV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PilateSafe

Subscriptions2
  • PilateSafe Pro$9.991 Month
  • PiliateSafe Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • PilateSafe Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is ARKV free?
ARKV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilateSafe free?
PilateSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ARKV or PilateSafe have ads?
Neither ARKV nor PilateSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARKV or PilateSafe?
ARKV ships an update every 2 months, and PilateSafe every 10 days. Most recently, ARKV was updated on September 29, 2026 and PilateSafe on September 11, 2026.

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