The CTRL vs My LBC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The CTRL
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The CTRL app gives you full access to our reformer Pilates studio in North London, including seamless class booking, waitlists, and schedule management, all in one place. Whether you're building strength in CTRL Dynamic, refining form in CTRL Foundations, or flowing it out midweek, your next session is just a tap away. Track your class packs or memberships, manage your bookings on the go, and stay up to date with new classes, workshops, and exclusive member events, all from your phone. Itβs Pilates, re-engineered. And now, fully in your hands.
My LBC
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APP for LBC members
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My LBC at 13.0 against The CTRL's 15.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The CTRL ships an update every 5 weeks, My LBC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The CTRL | My LBC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gym Flow Limited | Oleh Sharhorodskyy-Zuiev |
In-app purchases
The CTRL
No in-app purchases
My LBC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The CTRL free?
Is My LBC free?
Do The CTRL or My LBC have ads?
Which is updated more often, The CTRL or My LBC?
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