Best Pilates App (2026): Our Top 9 Picks For a Great Pilates Workout, With Or Without Equipment

BetterMe is much more than a great platform for Pilates workouts. It also serves as an all-in-one tracker, allowing users to record their steps and even track their food intake, though from reading reviews on the App Store, some users weren’t impressed with the functionality of the nutrition tracker. 

However, for the Pilates portion, our tester was very impressed with the quality of instruction, rating it a 4 out of 5. The workouts are shown one exercise at a time, with video and audio instructions for each individual exercise, rather than one long video class where the instructor does the workout with you. 

BetterMe provides accountability in the form of group Pilates challenges. You can even message a coach for personalized help, but both of these features cost an additional fee. You can schedule your workouts, though, for no extra charge, and the app will send push reminders when it’s time for your workout. 

You’ll also be able to access workouts for multiple equipment setups, including workouts that prioritize bodyweight exercises, wall Pilates, and strength workouts using dumbbells. 

To read our full thoughts, check out our complete BetterMe Review.

The Simple app isn’t a traditional Pilates platform, but its strong coaching element makes it a great fit for anyone looking to try Pilates as part of an overall lifestyle change. Rather than focusing solely on workouts, Simple takes a whole-person approach to health, combining nutrition guidance, intermittent fasting tools, light exercise (including Pilates-style workouts), sleep habits, and stress management into one streamlined platform. If you are looking to make sweeping changes to your wellness routine, Simple can be a helpful entry point.

At its core, Simple is designed to support sustainable weight loss and healthier habits. The app takes a straightforward approach to intermittent fasting by offering fasting timers and an artificial intelligence “coach” that evaluates meals based on nutritional value. Users simply snap a photo of their food, and the AI rates it from 1 to 4 based on factors like protein and fat content.

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“This was my favorite feature of the app,” says GGR founder and expert product tester Coop Mitchell of the AI coach. “I don’t know what criteria the AI is using, but I entered a ton of different meals to see what score they got, and I felt the AI gave an accurate rating based on what I’ve learned.”

In terms of accountability, the AI coach is the only built-in support system. There’s no human guidance or community aspect, which may be limiting for some users. Still, Coop rated accountability at 3 out of 5, noting that the AI provides enough structure to keep users mindful of their habits without feeling overwhelming.

Simple also includes gentle movement options, including Pilates-inspired workouts, making it a good fit for beginners or anyone easing into exercise as part of a broader wellness routine. These workouts complement the app’s lifestyle focus rather than serving as the main attraction.

Instructional content earned a 4 out of 5, with Coop noting, “The educational content wasn’t as comprehensive as Noom or Centr when it comes to explaining the psychology and physiology behind the program. However, there are informative articles that you can read to give you a basic understanding of intermittent fasting and other topics.”

The app is free to download, with some features accessible at no cost, but Pro subscribers unlock more functions and personalized plans. 

The Shred app delivers an AI-powered, customizable fitness experience that’s built around your goals, schedule, and available equipment. While not a traditional Pilates-only app, Shred’s adaptable programming—including strength, HIIT, cardio, and mobility work—makes it a good choice for users who want to focus on overall fitness and conditioning, with Pilates-style flexibility, core, or low-impact movements supplementing more traditional strength and circuit training.  

There are a handful of Pilates-specific workouts to choose from, but you may need to search for them. If you input “Pilates” into the search bar, the app will direct you to a variety of sessions with goals like “lean and lengthen” and “flow and tone.” 

Shred stands out for its high-quality instruction, ease of use, and equipment customization. On instruction, tester Anthony O’Reilly, CPT, CNC, gave the app a 5-out-of-5 rating, noting, “This is perfect. If you’re not doing a trainer-led video, some exercise tutorials also come with step-by-step breakdowns on how to do a certain exercise.”

The app’s setup and navigation are strong, too. It earned 5 out of 5 for app setup and ease of use. Anthony appreciated how Shred guides users through an initial quiz that tailors workouts based on their fitness history and goals. Shred also adapts workouts as you progress; you provide difficulty feedback after each session, and the algorithm adjusts what comes next.

Shred’s workouts tend to emphasize circuits and supersets, which blend strength with muscular endurance and core-focused movements. While this isn’t Pilates in the purest sense, it integrates Pilates-friendly principles such as core engagement, body control, and mobility work into a broader fitness regimen. 

Where Shred could use some bolstering is in its accountability (3 out of 5, per Anthony), as there’s no dedicated live coach, and the community features are basic. Workout variety scored a solid 4 out of 5, though, reflecting a wide range of programmed sessions across different training styles.

Read our full Shred app review for complete tester insights and details on this workout app.

Pilates Anytime is worth a try if you’re looking for a large selection of on-demand classes for all ability levels, equipment access, and training preferences. There are thousands of streaming classes to choose from, including wall-based workouts, mat workouts, reformer workouts, small prop workouts (with light dumbbells), Barre workouts, restorative classes, and more. 

You can access any class at any time, and with the free 15-day trial, you’ll have just over two weeks to explore the app and see if you like it. 

Our tester gave both the app setup and ease of use 4 out of 5 stars, noting the app is easy to navigate, an introduction quiz helps you get started, and there are no pop-ups or ads within the app. 

It’s worth noting that many of the included classes use a reformer, which may not be accessible for everyone, especially for home workouts. However, there are still thousands of mat workouts that don’t require anything beyond a yoga mat, so you’ll have a lot of options. 

The biggest downside is the price, as some reviews mention that they feel the app is a little too basic for the price. There’s a large content library and a generous free trial to try it for yourself, but the app may feel too minimalistic for some. 

FitOn is a great choice for all kinds of workouts, not only Pilates. While this app has plenty of paid features, the free version provides access to all workouts, including Pilates, strength workouts, yoga, toning, cardio, and plenty more. 

We like this app so much that we even included it in our guide to the 10 best free workout apps.

If you want to pay, you’ll unlock premium music, personalized meal plans, recipes, offline downloads, and the ability to sync your app with various features. The only downside is that you’ll need to pay for six or 12 months at a time, with no monthly plan, but the free plan will be more than enough for many users. 

You can also join communities of similar users during the sign-up process. We were very impressed with the sign-up process, which included a thorough quiz used to make personalized recommendations. FitOn has also introduced paid courses that include structured workouts, lessons, or expert lectures, depending on the course you choose.

The app is very social, and you’re encouraged to find and connect with your friends, or join communities. Similar to other social media platforms, you can see other people’s activity, comment on posts, and interact with others.  

Our tester was very impressed with the app, rating it a 5 out of 5 for ease of use. She said, “This app is super easy to use. There is an icon for all the features, like workouts, advice, meals, and friends. The workouts are separated by type of workout, like yoga, cardio, stretch, HIIT, pilates, or no equipment. The app is not overwhelming, and it is easy to find what you want.”

When I created a free account to explore the app for myself, I was offered a discounted membership, where I could purchase the six-month or 12-month membership at a 70% discount. This brought the annual plan all the way down to $39.99. I’m not sure if all users receive this offer, but it’s worth looking for.

Body by Blogilates is the official app of Blogilates, a brand founded by professional Pilates instructor Cassey Ho. She’s most known for her Blogilates YouTube channel, which has 9.93 million subscribers at the time of writing and features Pilates classes, fitness tips, home workouts, lifestyle vlogs, and more. 

While weight loss comes from a proper nutrition plan and exercise routine, Pilates can play a large role in this process. The Blogilates brand features videos focused on weight loss, workout plans to sculpt your body, healthy eating videos, and more. 

We think this app is great for those who are already fans of Blogilates, but our tester found that while the workouts were easy to understand and follow, the instructor and community forum were very off-putting. 

“The woman teaching wasn’t my cup of tea. She spends the first few minutes giving you a lifestyle blog-stye update before starting the workout,” said our tester. “There is a community forum, and I can see how people might like it and rally around answering questions and supporting people. However, I saw some random photos of bikinis shots, what I ate for lunch, etc… my honest opinion from the free trial is that this program helps you develop an obsession around your body image and measurements.”

Of course, we don’t mean this as a personal attack on the instructor, and those already familiar with Blogilates may love this app. This app is certainly focused on weight loss, which may be a positive for some, but it’s not quite as body-neutral as we’d like to see. 

B the Method is a streaming workout service led by Lia Bartha, a Pilates instructor who’s been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Today, Bustle, Goop, and more. She built her brand as an instructor in New York City, and when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she began teaching classes on Instagram Live until the app was ready for launch. 

I tested this app myself, and as someone who’s never tried formal Pilates, I was very impressed. All workouts are easy to complete at home, and light dumbbells are optional if you want to increase the challenge. I only used a yoga mat.

Lia calls her method Pilates-based, but she’s added some flair, integrating elements of strength training, cardio, mobility, stretching, and more. I found the Pilates exercises to be pretty tough as they’re new movements, engaging muscle groups that hadn’t been worked in quite some time. However, there were plenty of helpful coaching cues throughout the classes. I certainly learned some new mobility exercises to use in my workout routine.

There are plenty of workouts to choose from, and all of the ones I saw are meant for home workouts, so you don’t need any equipment. My biggest issue was choosing a class. Although they all have clear names and goals, I didn’t know where to start as a beginner.

I wish there was more accountability, a community, or more curated guidance for beginners, but overall, the quality of the instruction and the workouts themselves were great. 

For those who love the classroom setting and want to enjoy a live class experience, Glo is a great choice. The app’s primary focus is yoga, but it also includes Pilates, meditation, and general fitness classes. 

The most impressive part of the Glo app is the guided onboarding for beginners, something that’s very beneficial for those new to yoga and/or Pilates. Again, this app clearly focuses on yoga, and the onboarding takes you through a beginner yoga series, but there are plenty of Pilates classes to try. 

Our tester said, “When I opened the homepage, it auto-suggested a beginner yoga plan, which I started with. It had a lineup of 16 yoga workouts to get the basics down. I’m into that organization and a well-thought-out plan.”

Even though the app focuses on yoga, she gave it a 4-out-of-5-star rating for variety, saying,  “It’s mostly a yoga app with meditation and Pilates, but for what it is, I think there is plenty of variety, and there is variety with the yoga styles.”

It’s worth noting that many of the Pilates classes require basic equipment, such as exercise balls, resistance bands, and weights. 

Streaming classes are scheduled throughout the day. While they are mostly yoga, at the time of writing, I can see multiple Pilates options. You can also stream pre-recorded classes if you prefer, or can’t attend the live class.

Being a beginner at anything can feel overwhelming and a little scary, but fear not—Pilatesology is here for those who’ve never experienced Pilates before. 

Pilatesology intentionally provides classes for all levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. It even includes classes for instructors who want to improve their teaching skills. Beginner progressions can help anyone learn the basics without feeling too confused. 

Our tester was impressed with the level of instruction and beginner progressions, giving the instruction quality a 3.5 out of 5. She is an experienced yoga practitioner and started with the beginner-to-intermediate class, though she’s brand new to Pilates. While she had to pause the video a few times to figure out certain moves she wasn’t familiar with, she acknowledged that those moves would have been covered in the pre-Pilates beginner classes. 

Her biggest callout was the slightly confusing app setup. She was directed to a web browser to set up her free trial, and she found that the app and browser didn’t sync.

“My main issue is that I did a couple of workouts on my laptop, then tried to do the next one in the program on the app and it wasn’t synced so it didn’t show my history,” she said. “It seems like you can either use the app or a browser, but not both, which is weird since the app directed me to set up my free trial account via browser.”

Technical difficulties aside, we like that this app is welcoming to all levels, and the beginner progressions will be very valuable for those who’ve never tried Pilates before.