The Silhouette Method App vs Pilanies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Silhouette Method App
This app offers a variety of low-impact, Pilates-based workouts, including live and on-demand classes. Explore exclusive formats, prenatal/postnatal options, and customizable routines to achieve your fitness goals from anywhere.
- On-demand library with 400+ routines
- Live and in-person class booking
- Exclusive class formats (Signature, Fire Abs, Slow Sculpt, Barre Elevated, Power Dance Cardio)
- Prenatal and Postnatal library
- Routines filterable by duration (5-50 minutes)
- Beginner to Advanced levels
- Prop-optional workouts
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Born in NYC and created by Alexis Sweeney: The Silhouette Method helps you attain real results from anywhere. Low-Impact. Pilates-Based. Whether you are booking your in-person experience at our NYC Studio, or booking your Livestream class, or streaming 400+ on-demand routines The Silhouette Method is made to help you achieve your strongest potential in a safe and effective manner, all while having fun and moving to a deep house beat. Exclusive Class Formats: Signature [Form-focused, nonstop movement that elevates your heart rate, plus enhances your flexibility + strength + muscular endurance all in one] Fire Abs [You've never felt a change in your core like this before] Slow Sculpt [Experience a deep, smoldering full-body burn] Barre Elevated [a beat-based dynamic take on a traditional "Barre" class] Power Dance Cardio [Follow-along movement with full-body conditioning] Features: - Multiple challenges in the On-Demand Library a year - Easily manage your scheduling for all Livestreams and In-Person Studio classes - Celebrate milestones together (i.e. 50 classes!) - Prenatal and Postnatal Library On-Demand - Individualize your workout experience (routines filter from 5-50 minutes) - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced [Pro] routines available - Start without props, then when you are ready advance to adding in a Pilates Ball, Ankle Weights, and Gliders or Socks You'll never be bored again ... Elevate your routine with consistency, community, and un-paralled programming from anywhere. For more head to our website: TheSilhouetteMethod.com
Pilanies
This app offers intelligent Pilates workouts designed for your body, blending classical foundations with modern sequencing. Its AI-powered system curates personalized sessions based on your goals and progress, promoting strength and balance.
- AI-driven workout programming
- Classical Pilates sequencing
- Slow, controlled movements
- Focus on alignment and longevity
- Personalized session curation
- Distraction-free experience
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Pilanies™ is the evolution of private Pilates. Created by renowned LA instructor Alana Mesica, the app brings her signature method beyond the studio through an ever-growing library of mat and reformer classes built around precision, control, and intelligent programming. Every session is rooted in the same philosophy that has made her method one of the most sought-after in Los Angeles: thoughtful movement creates lasting transformation. At the center of the platform is the AI-powered Sculpt Engine™ — a first-of-its-kind Pilates experience that builds a completely personalized workout in seconds. Select your available time, goals, energy level, focus areas, and equipment, and the Sculpt Engine™ assembles a custom class from hundreds of individual movements. Every playlist can be edited, reshuffled, and saved, giving you complete control over every workout. Whether you're looking for a quick reset or a full-length session, every class is intentionally programmed to challenge, strengthen, and restore — without ever repeating the same routine twice. INSIDE THE APP: • Mat & reformer classes led by Alana Mesica • AI-powered Sculpt Engine™ personalized workouts • Hundreds of exercises and growing • Fully editable workout playlists • Programs for every level • New classes added regularly Pilanies™ isn't another streaming fitness app. It's a smarter way to practice Pilates. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Pilanies is free to download. Access to workouts and the Sculpt Engine™ requires an active subscription, available on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. New customers are eligible for a 7-day free trial period. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pilanies.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Silhouette Method App at none against Pilanies's 3. Pilanies's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Pilanies sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. The Silhouette Method App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pilanies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Silhouette Method App ships an update every 4 months, Pilanies every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Silhouette Method App | Pilanies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sutra Fitness, Inc. | Pilanies LLC |
Customer experience
The Silhouette Method App
Pilanies
In-app purchases
The Silhouette Method App
No in-app purchases
Pilanies
- premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- premium7 Days trial$85.003 Months
- premium7 Days trial$319.991 Year
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