Comparison

Pilates Timer vs Method Pilates Studio

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

Head to head
About

Pilates Timer

This app provides a hands-free interval timer for mat Pilates and floor workouts, utilizing Apple Watch for haptic alerts and workout control. It offers pre-built routines and the ability to create custom, named intervals for a focused practice.

Highlights
  • Hands-free workouts on Apple Watch
  • Haptic alerts for interval transitions
  • Pre-built classic Pilates routines
  • Customizable named intervals
  • Workout history tracking
  • Routine sharing via AirDrop/Messages
Features
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Stay focused on your form, not your phone. Pilates Timer is a simple, elegant interval timer designed specifically for mat Pilates and floor workouts. Run your workouts from Apple Watch with haptic alerts—you'll always know when to transition without breaking your flow. REQUIRES APPLE WATCH This app is designed to be used with Apple Watch. Create and manage routines on your iPhone, then run hands-free workouts from your wrist. The Watch app delivers haptic alerts so you can focus entirely on your practice. KEY FEATURES • Hands-Free Workouts on Apple Watch Start workouts directly from your wrist. Large countdown display shows the current exercise name, and haptic taps alert you before each transition—no need to look at any screen. • Pre-Built Routines Start immediately with 6 classic Pilates routines: Classical Mat, Reformer-Inspired, Athletic Mat, Flow & Stretch, Core + Mobility, and Power Mat. • Custom Intervals Build your own routines with named intervals. "Pelvic Curl" for 4 minutes, "Rolling Like a Ball" for 3 minutes—you name it. • 10-Second Haptic Warning Feel a gentle tap on your wrist before each interval ends. Finish your reps and prepare for the next exercise without watching the clock. • iCloud Sync Your routines sync automatically between iPhone and Apple Watch. • Share Routines Send your favorite routines to friends, students, or clients via AirDrop, Messages, or any sharing method. • Workout History Track completed sessions and see your progress over time. DESIGNED FOR PILATES Unlike generic interval timers, Pilates Timer understands your workout. Named intervals mean you see "Single Leg Circle" on your watch—not just a number. The dark interface won't distract during practice, and the screen stays awake so you never miss a cue. Whether you're a Pilates instructor timing classes or a practitioner flowing through mat sequences at home, Pilates Timer keeps you moving.

About

Method Pilates Studio

This app connects you to a modern reformer Pilates studio offering classes for all levels. Explore different class styles focused on strength, flow, and recovery to move better and feel stronger.

Highlights
  • Reformer-based Pilates for all levels
  • Signature, Burn, and Restore class styles
  • Focus on form and mindful progression
  • Small, intentional class settings
  • Community built around growth
  • Book classes and manage your practice
Features
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Welcome to Method Pilates — a modern reformer Pilates studio designed to meet you exactly where you are. At Method, we believe movement should feel strong, intentional, and accessible. Whether you are just beginning your Pilates journey or deepening your practice, every class is built to help you move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body. COME AS YOU ARE No pressure. No expectation. Just movement that meets you where you are today. OUR METHOD Our signature approach blends strength, flow, and recovery to create a balanced full-body experience: Method Signature: A dynamic full-body reformer class combining strength, control, and flow Method Burn: A higher-intensity class designed to elevate heart rate and build endurance Method Restore: A slower, restorative practice focused on mobility, recovery, and deep release WHAT SETS METHOD APART Reformer-based Pilates designed for all levels Small, intentional class settings Focus on form, alignment, and mindful progression A warm, elevated studio environment inspired by wellness and recovery A supportive community built around consistency and growth MORE THAN MOVEMENT Method is built on the belief that strength is not just physical — it’s mental, emotional, and personal. Our goal is to help you leave every class feeling more grounded, more capable, and more connected than when you walked in. Whether your goal is strength, recovery, stress relief, or transformation, there is a place for you here. Come as you are. Grow from there. That is the Method.

Screenshots

Pilates Timer4 screens
Method Pilates Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Method Pilates Studio at Free against Pilates Timer's $5.99. Method Pilates Studio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Method Pilates Studio is free to download; Pilates Timer costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pilates Timer against 5.0 for Method Pilates Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Timer ships an update every 3 months, Method Pilates Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilates Timer versus Method Pilates Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates TimerMethod Pilates Studio
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Tangstudiogrowth

Customer experience

Pilates Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Method Pilates Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pilates Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Method Pilates Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilates Timer free?
Pilates Timer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Method Pilates Studio free?
Method Pilates Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilates Timer or Method Pilates Studio?
Pilates Timer and Method Pilates Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pilates Timer or Method Pilates Studio have ads?
Neither Pilates Timer nor Method Pilates Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Timer or Method Pilates Studio?
Pilates Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Method Pilates Studio every 10 days. Most recently, Pilates Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Method Pilates Studio on September 21, 2026.

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