Comparison

Ruth Pilates 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

Ruth Pilates Studio

This app offers a global community for joyful movement that heals and empowers. It provides a variety of classes designed to meet you where you are, focusing on self-love and intuitive fitness. Experience transformative results beyond the physical.

Highlights
  • Trauma-informed guidance
  • Short, powerful classes (15-20 mins)
  • Global community
  • 400+ on-demand classes
  • New classes added weekly
  • Private community access
  • Weekly schedule recommendations
Features
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Join a global community where workouts heal, empower, and reconnect you to your body. No punishment, no pressure, just radical self love. Movement doesn't need to involve guilt, shame or pain. Redefine fitness with joyful, intuitive movement that leaves you glowing—inside and out. How it works: Start where you are. No "fitness level" required. RPS classes are designed to meet you exactly where you are: at home, on the road, props or no props. Move with variety and intention. Classes blend Classical Pilates, dance, strength and sensual movement to awaken your power—physically, emotionally and spiritually. Transform from the inside out. Watch as strength becomes confidence, playfulness becomes pleasure, and movement becomes the ultimate act of self love. Why you'll finally stay consistent: - Trauma-informed guidance - Short, powerful classes (15-20 mins) - A global community - Results that go beyond the mat Your body deserves more than reps and regret. Reclaim pleasure, power and play. Your future self is waiting: stronger, softer and radiantly alive. Press play now to meet her. Membership includes… * Unlimited access to 400+ on-demand classes * Unlimited access to all current and upcoming RPS Programs & Challenges * New classes added every Sunday! * Access to the private community to connect with other members * In app/community check-ins with Ruth * Weekly schedule and calendar with classes picked for you each week * Ruth Pilates Studio app available on iOS * Option to use Airplay to stream to your Smart TV * Access to all RPS virtual & live events * Already a Member? Sign-In to access your membership. * New? Sign up in the app or on my website to get instant access. Ruth Pilates Studio 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. Terms of service: https://ruthpilatesstudio.uscreen.io/pages/terms Privacy policy: https://ruthpilatesstudio.uscreen.io/pages/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

Ruth Pilates Studio4 screens
Practice by Palmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ruth Pilates 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. Ruth Pilates Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 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

Ruth Pilates Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Practice by Palmer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ruth Pilates Studio versus Practice by Palmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuth Pilates StudioPractice by Palmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 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+
DeveloperRuth Pilates Studio LLCPRACTICE BY PALMER LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ruth Pilates Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$384.991 Year
2 purchases

Practice by Palmer

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

Questions

Is Ruth Pilates Studio free?
Ruth Pilates 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 Ruth Pilates Studio or Practice by Palmer have ads?
Neither Ruth Pilates Studio nor Practice by Palmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruth Pilates Studio or Practice by Palmer?
Ruth Pilates Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Practice by Palmer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ruth Pilates Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Practice by Palmer on October 11, 2026.

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