Comparison

Varsity Pilates vs Calistic Aces

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

Head to head
About

Varsity Pilates

Browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule, filter by type, and book your spot. Manage your reservations and stay organized with your fitness routine.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Stay organized with fitness goals
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options. -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

About

Calistic Aces

Transform a standard deck of cards into a full-body workout. Draw cards to determine reps for various exercises. Offers multiple game modes and competitive multiplayer options, with full functionality available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Card-based exercise routines
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Random, Freestyle)
  • Player vs. Player modes (Split Screen, Live, Async)
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Global leaderboards and challenges
  • Workout history and stats
Features
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Calistic turns a 52-card deck into your entire workout. Draw a card, check the value, do the reps. No gym required, no equipment needed — just you and the deck. HOW IT WORKS Every card has a value: Ace = 1 rep, number cards = face value, Jack = 11, Queen = 12, King = 13. Draw a card, do the reps, draw again. Complete all 52 cards to finish the deck and earn your stats. GAME MODES • Classic — Pick your exercise, draw cards, do the reps. You control the workout, the deck controls the intensity. • Random — The app picks a different exercise every draw. Push-Ups one card, Squats the next. You never know what's coming. • Freestyle — No timer, no leaderboard, no pressure. Mix exercises however you want. PLAYER VS PLAYER • Split Screen — Two players, one phone. Race to clear the deck side by side. • Live Head-to-Head — Create a room, share the code, race your opponent in real time from anywhere in the world. • Async Challenge — Post your time and challenge anyone to beat it within 24 hours. • Public Rooms — Browse open matches and jump in instantly. EXERCISES Push-Ups, Pull-Ups, Sit-Ups, Muscle-Ups, Squats, and Dips — with more coming soon. APPLE WATCH Full workouts on your wrist. Draw cards, track reps, feel haptic feedback on every draw, and get motivational messages throughout your session. Stats sync automatically with your iPhone. FEATURES • Real-time worldwide leaderboard ranked by reps, decks, streak, and speed • Speed rankings filtered by exercise and deck level (quarter, half, three-quarter, full) • 52 rotating weekly challenges — a new one every Monday • Branded share cards for Instagram, iMessage, and social media • Workout history with detailed session stats • Country flag selection displayed on the leaderboard • Sign in with Apple and email/password authentication • Smart recommendations based on your workout history CALISTIC PRO Unlock the full experience with Calistic Pro: • All game modes (Classic, Random, Freestyle) • All 6 exercises • Online PvP (Live Head-to-Head, Async Challenges, Public Rooms) • Worldwide leaderboard access • Full workout history • Weekly challenges Free users can play Classic Mode with Push-Ups and Pull-Ups, plus local Split Screen PvP. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year (save 48%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: Available in the app under Profile > Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy: https://calisticapp.com/#privacy

Screenshots

Varsity Pilates4 screens
Calistic Aces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Varsity Pilates at none against Calistic Aces's 2. Varsity Pilates also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 2). Calistic Aces's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Calistic Aces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Varsity Pilates 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 Varsity Pilates against 5.0 for Calistic Aces. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Pilates has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Varsity Pilates ships an update every 2 months, Calistic Aces every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Varsity Pilates versus Calistic Aces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarsity PilatesCalistic Aces
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (40 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVarsity Pilates LLCAARON V MINUTOLO

In-app purchases

None

Varsity Pilates

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Calistic Aces

Subscriptions2
  • Calistic Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Calistic Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Varsity Pilates free?
Varsity Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calistic Aces free?
Calistic Aces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Varsity Pilates or Calistic Aces?
Varsity Pilates and Calistic Aces are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Varsity Pilates or Calistic Aces have ads?
Neither Varsity Pilates nor Calistic Aces shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Varsity Pilates or Calistic Aces?
Varsity Pilates ships an update every 2 months, and Calistic Aces every 10 days. Most recently, Varsity Pilates was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calistic Aces on October 25, 2026.

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