Comparison

Balanced vs Align Planner

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

Head to head
About

Balanced

Features
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Every Pilates teacher deserves to walk into a class prepared. Balanced is where you plan your classes, teach them, log your hours and run the business behind it — in one place, on your phone. PLAN PROPERLY Build class plans with springs, reps and cues. Save them, reuse them, and stop teaching the same six exercises on repeat. A library of 104 reformer exercises with setup and cueing for every one. TEACH PREPARED Open your plan on your phone and teach straight from it. Your timings and your music, live, with no paper to lose. EVERY HOUR COUNTED Log teaching and observation hours as you go. Watch your certification progress build, with a record you can actually show your training provider. THE BUSINESS, SORTED Venues and rates saved once. Earnings totalled automatically. Invoices raised with your own logo and sent from your phone in under a minute. Know what you earned and who still owes you. STUDY THAT MAKES SENSE Anatomy and human movement written by a working teacher, in plain English, with diagrams — for trainees studying and qualified teachers refreshing. YOUR RECORDS, SAFE Everything syncs to your account. Change phone and lose nothing. Built by Pilates teachers, for Pilates teachers. SUBSCRIPTION Balanced Instructor Pro is £11.99 per month or £69 per year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://certiscott.github.io/balanced-instructor-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://certiscott.github.io/balanced-instructor-legal/privacy.html

About

Align Planner

Features
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Align Planner is the all-in-one planning and teaching companion designed specifically for Pilates instructors, studio teachers, and fitness professionals. Streamline your class preparation, design inspiring lesson flows, track client progress, and manage your teaching schedule—all within a beautifully crafted, intuitive interface. Key Features: • COMPREHENSIVE EXERCISE LIBRARY Browse a rich collection of Pilates movements across Reformer, Mat, and specialized equipment. Each exercise includes detailed setup cues, duration guidelines, repetition recommendations, and target muscle groups. Add your own custom movements to personalize your teaching library. • SMART LESSON PLAN BUILDER Create seamless class plans and sequences in minutes. Select exercises from your library, arrange your flow, set time targets, and customize notes for each transition. Access your plans during class in an optimized teaching view. • CLIENT MANAGEMENT & PROGRESS TRACKING Keep all your client records organized in one secure place. Track completed sessions, record personal goals, log post-session notes, and keep essential contact information right at your fingertips. • SCHEDULE & CALENDAR INTEGRATION Stay on top of your daily and weekly teaching schedule. Plan upcoming private sessions, group classes, and studio workshops with a clear, interactive calendar view. • ON-DEMAND VIDEO INSPIRATION Access full-length class flows and instructional video breakdowns to stay inspired, learn new sequencing ideas, and continually expand your teaching repertoire. • DESIGNED FOR INSTRUCTORS ON THE GO Whether you teach in a boutique studio, gym, or private home setup, Align Planner is built to keep your teaching organized, professional, and stress-free. Who is Align Planner for? - Certified Pilates Instructors (Reformer, Mat, Cadilac, Wunda Chair) - Studio Owners & Movement Teachers - Teacher Trainees building their sequence repertoire - Personal Trainers integrating Pilates flows into client programming Elevate your teaching experience and spend more time doing what you love. Download Align Planner today!

Screenshots

Balanced4 screens
Align Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Align Planner at none against Balanced's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Balanced sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Align Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Balanced versus Align Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalancedAlign Planner
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCerti technologies ltdNZ Marketing Group Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Balanced

Subscriptions2
  • Balanced Instructor7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Balanced Instructor7 Days trial$69.001 Year
None

Align Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balanced free?
Balanced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Align Planner free?
Align Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Balanced or Align Planner have ads?
Neither Balanced nor Align Planner shows ads.

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