Comparison

Pilates Obsession vs LiftCalc

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

Head to head
About

Pilates Obsession

Experience structured Pilates programs and expert-led workouts designed for progression. Access an on-demand library for targeted sessions and enjoy a smart, simple interface for intelligent training and real results.

Highlights
  • Structured Mat and Reformer training plans
  • On-demand library for targeted sessions
  • Expert-led workouts
  • 7-day free trial
  • Simple and smart interface
Features
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This isn’t just Pilates, it’s the workout you can’t quit. Pilates Obsession combines the power of structured programming with expert-led workouts that actually deliver. Whether you're on the mat or the reformer, every session is part of a bigger plan, designed to build strength, sharpen technique, and keep you progressing. No fluff. No guesswork. Just intelligent training and real results. What’s inside (paid subscription required): A 7-day free trial so you can experience the method, risk free Structured Programs: Mat and Reformer training plans built for progression On-Demand Library: Express sessions for glutes, core, stretch, and reset Expert-Led Workouts: Built to challenge and designed to deliver Smart Design: Simple interface & and workouts that fit your life For more details, we invite you to read the Terms and Conditions available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LiftCalc

Features
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Track your lifts, calculate your working weights. Set your 1RM or estimate it from a recent set, then build percentage-based rounds for every exercise.

Screenshots

Pilates Obsession4 screens
LiftCalc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiftCalc at none against Pilates Obsession's 4. LiftCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pilates Obsession's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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 Obsession sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. LiftCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Obsession ships an update every 5 weeks, LiftCalc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilates Obsession versus LiftCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates ObsessionLiftCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilates Obsession Pty LtdPaul Kallenbach

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilates Obsession

Subscriptions4
  • Mat Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Reformer Plus Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Mat Biannually7 Days trial$118.996 Months
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  • Reformer Plus Biannaully7 Days trial$184.996 Months
None

LiftCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilates Obsession free?
Pilates Obsession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiftCalc free?
LiftCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilates Obsession or LiftCalc have ads?
Pilates Obsession shows ads; LiftCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Obsession or LiftCalc?
Pilates Obsession ships an update every 5 weeks, and LiftCalc monthly. Most recently, Pilates Obsession was updated on November 8, 2026 and LiftCalc on November 5, 2026.

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