Comparison

Pilates Addiction vs Ascend

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

Head to head
About

Pilates Addiction

This app simplifies booking, managing, and tracking Pilates workouts to help you build strength, precision, and confidence. Explore various class types, manage your memberships, and stay connected to your studio, all from your phone.

Highlights
  • Book and manage workouts
  • Track progress over time
  • Explore class types (IGNITE, CORE+, MAX, Mobility RX)
  • Purchase memberships and packages
  • Discover nearby studio locations
  • Personalized home screen
  • Receive class notifications
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Your Pilates Addiction. Right in Your Pocket. Book reformer Pilates classes, private sessions, and more at Pilates Addiction studios across the U.S. Manage your schedule, earn rewards through PA Anonymous, invite friends, purchase memberships and packages, and keep your addiction going wherever you are. Pilates Addiction is built for people who have outgrown traditional Pilates—or never thought Pilates was for them. Our high-intensity, low-impact classes combine strength, control, and dynamic movement on the signature Aurum™ Reformer for a Pilates experience unlike the traditional studio. BOOK YOUR NEXT CLASS • Find and reserve reformer Pilates classes in seconds • Explore IGNITE, CORE+, MAX, and MOBILITY RX • View your upcoming classes and manage reservations • Find and book classes at participating Pilates Addiction studios across the U.S. • Purchase and book private Pilates sessions GET REWARDED WITH PA ANONYMOUS • Earn rewards through our PA Anonymous loyalty program • Track your classes and activity • Unlock member rewards, perks, and exclusive offers • Get even more out of staying consistent BRING A FRIEND • Invite friends to experience Pilates Addiction • Make it easy for someone new to discover their next healthy obsession MANAGE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Purchase memberships, class packages, private sessions, and special offers • Manage your account, profile, and preferences • Discover Pilates Addiction studios near you • Receive class reminders, studio updates, and important notifications From your first IGNITE to your next hundred classes, the Pilates Addiction app makes it easier to book, show up, stay consistent, and keep getting stronger. Download Pilates Addiction and keep the healthiest obsession you'll ever have right at your fingertips.

About

Ascend

Organize your training, track every set, and monitor your progress with a comprehensive workout planner. Features include customizable routines, set logging, rest timers, and Apple Watch integration. Explore exercises with video resources and connect with Apple Health for a complete fitness overview.

Highlights
  • Customizable weekly workout routines
  • Log sets, reps, and weight
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Exercise library with video resources
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Ascend is a workout planner and workout tracker designed to help you organize your training, track your workouts, and follow your progress over time. PLAN YOUR WORKOUTS • Build and customize weekly workout routines • Add, remove, reorder, and edit exercises anytime • Organize training days around your schedule and preferences TRACK EVERY SET • Log sets, reps, and weight as you train • Use the built-in rest timer between sets • Review completed workouts and personal records TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Follow your workout, complete sets, view your session, and manage rest periods directly from your wrist—without constantly reaching for your iPhone. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, exercise trends, performance data, muscle-group activity, and changes in your training over time. EXPLORE EXERCISES Browse the exercise library with exercise information and video resources that can help you explore different movements and build your routines. APPLE HEALTH Connect supported activity data such as steps, heart rate, and active calories through Apple Health. Ascend gives you the tools to organize your workouts, record your training, and see how your routine develops over time. Plan your workouts. Track every set. Keep moving forward.

Screenshots

Pilates Addiction4 screens
Ascend4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pilates Addiction and Ascend both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ascend's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pilates Addiction's. Pilates Addiction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Ascend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pilates Addiction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pilates Addiction against 5.0 for Ascend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Pilates Addiction's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ascend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Addiction ships an update weekly, Ascend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilates Addiction versus Ascend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates AddictionAscend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSequel Brands, LLCKrishna vetthi Boddu

Customer experience

Pilates Addiction

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

Ascend

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pilates Addiction

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ascend

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Generous Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Pilates Addiction free?
Pilates Addiction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ascend free?
Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilates Addiction or Ascend?
Pilates Addiction and Ascend are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pilates Addiction or Ascend have ads?
Neither Pilates Addiction nor Ascend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Addiction or Ascend?
Pilates Addiction ships an update weekly, and Ascend every 5 days. Most recently, Pilates Addiction was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ascend on October 31, 2026.

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