If you are reading BetterMe wall Pilates reviews, you are probably deciding whether to pay for the app. This page will not tell you the app is good or bad. We have not tested it, and we are not affiliated with BetterMe. What we can give you is a checklist for reading reviews and a look at the alternative: a free plan with small props.
Full disclosure: Pilamie sells a home Pilates kit and offers a free 28-day plan, both linked below. That makes us a competitor for your attention, so weigh this page accordingly.
What BetterMe wall Pilates is
BetterMe is a subscription app that offers guided workout programs, including wall Pilates. You follow video sessions on your phone. Prices, trial terms and plan lengths are set by BetterMe and can change, so check the checkout screen and the app store listing for the current terms.
How to read the reviews
- Separate workout reviews from billing reviews. Many app reviews are about charges, not about the exercises. Read both kinds.
- Look at recent reviews. Apps change. Sort by newest.
- Check where the review is posted. App store reviews, independent review sites and the company's own site attract different reviewers.
- Look for specifics. "Sessions were 15 minutes and I needed a mat" tells you more than five stars with no text.
What to check before you subscribe to any fitness app
| Question | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| What does the trial cost, and how long is it? | Checkout screen |
| What does it renew at, and how often? | Checkout screen and terms |
| How do you cancel? | Terms, app store subscription settings |
| Is there a refund policy? | Terms |
| Do you need equipment? | Program description |
Take a screenshot of the checkout screen before you pay. It is the simplest record of what you agreed to.
App subscription vs free plan with props
| Subscription app | Free plan + prop kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance | Video sessions | Illustrated PDF plan |
| Cost model | Recurring | One-time for the props; the plan is free |
| Equipment | Depends on the program | Ring, ball and bands included in the kit |
| Best if | You want to follow along with video | You prefer no subscription and added resistance |
Neither is better for everyone. If video keeps you consistent, an app may suit you. If you would rather not manage a subscription, a written plan works.
The no-subscription route
The free Pilamie 28-day Pilates challenge is a mat-and-props plan with sessions of about 15 to 25 minutes. For a wall-only outline with no equipment, see the free 28-day wall Pilates challenge.
Comparing equipment instead of apps? See our BetterMe Pilates kit review and BetterMe Pilates kit alternative.
The Pilamie Home Pilates Kit is 14 pieces for $49.99: a 15 in ring, a 9.84 in ball, five loop bands, a long band, a stretching strap, a figure-8 band, an arm and inner-thigh toner, two pairs of grip socks and a carry bag, with a free 28-day plan and free tracked US shipping.