# CORE40 vs PLTS

The clearest difference is rating: PLTS at 5.0 against CORE40's 2.3. PLTS also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CORE40's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PLTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CORE40 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CORE40 ships an update every 5 weeks, PLTS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CORE40 | PLTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core40/id718323094/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plts/id6444333328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CORE40 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750848800) | [PLTS Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533210505) |

## What reviewers say

### CORE40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core40/id718323094)

Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your mobile device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and access studio location information. Easily connect to social media pages.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Sign up for classes, Studio location information, Social media links, Optimize class booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PLTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plts/id6444333328)

This app allows users to book reformer Pilates classes, manage their bookings, and track their progress. It also provides access to special promotions and allows users to invite friends. The app aims to help users feel stronger and more confident.

**Highlights:** Book classes, Manage bookings, Join waiting list, Track progress, Invite friends, Access promotions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CORE40 free?

CORE40 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PLTS free?

PLTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CORE40 or PLTS?

PLTS is rated higher. CORE40 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PLTS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CORE40 or PLTS have ads?

Neither CORE40 nor PLTS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CORE40 or PLTS?

CORE40 ships an update every 5 weeks, and PLTS every 2 months. Most recently, CORE40 was updated on September 30, 2026 and PLTS on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*