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Pike13 vs Apple Fitness+

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness & Wellness

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Fitness+ logo

Apple Fitness+

Fitness & Wellness

Guided workouts powered by Apple Watch

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; Apple Fitness+ restricted to Apple ecosystem, not compatible with Android devices or non-Apple platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Apple Fitness+ covers Studio-style workouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Apple Fitness+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Apple Fitness+ differ
AttributePike13Apple Fitness+
Starting price$129/month$9.99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, iPadOS, tvOS
Founded20111976

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

Only in Apple Fitness+

  • Studio-style workouts
  • Real-time Apple Watch metrics
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Time to Walk
  • Meditation sessions
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple Music
  • Health app

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pike13

  • Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot Apple Fitness+
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Apple Fitness+
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Apple Fitness+

Apple Fitness+

  • Workout trackingnot Pike13
  • Nutrition managementnot Pike13
  • Health monitoringnot Pike13
  • Fitness coachingnot Pike13
  • Wellness improvementnot Pike13

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

Apple Fitness+

  • Restricted to Apple ecosystem, not compatible with Android devices or non-Apple platforms
  • Apple Watch is required for optimal functionality and metrics tracking
  • No live sessions available, only prerecorded on-demand videos
  • Limited Mac support with streaming from iPhone or iPad required
  • Simplified approach puts limitations compared to specialized or comprehensive fitness apps

Pricing, plan by plan

Pike13

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

Apple Fitness+

$9.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Apple Fitness+ review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.
Pike13 review

Choose Apple Fitness+ if

  • You need studio-style workouts.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, tvOS.
  • You also want real-time apple watch metrics.
Apple Fitness+ review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Apple Fitness+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and Apple Fitness+ at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Apple Fitness+?
Pike13 starts at $129/month and Apple Fitness+ at $9.99/month.
Does Pike13 or Apple Fitness+ run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Apple Fitness+ runs on iOS, iPadOS, tvOS.
What is Pike13 best used for?
Pike13 is most often used for class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios, membership billing, passes and automated collections, multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businesses. Of those, class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios and membership billing, passes and automated collections are not what Apple Fitness+ is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Apple Fitness+ cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Apple Fitness+ covers Studio-style workouts, Real-time Apple Watch metrics, Personalized recommendations, Time to Walk. Both handle Ios support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apple Fitness+: How much does Apple Fitness Plus cost?

Apple Fitness Plus costs $9.99/month or $79.99/year in the US. New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial with the purchase of select Apple devices.

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Apple Fitness+: Can you share Apple Fitness Plus with family?

Yes, Apple Fitness Plus features Family Sharing compatibility, allowing you to share your subscription with up to five family members at no additional cost.

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Apple Fitness+: What workout types does Apple Fitness Plus offer?

Apple Fitness Plus supports a wide range of workout types including strength training, yoga, HIIT, cycling, dance, and mindful cooldowns with curated music playlists.

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Apple Fitness+: Does Apple Fitness Plus integrate with Apple Music?

Yes, one of the strongest features is Apple Music integration, with workouts synced to curated playlists that match pace and intensity.

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Apple Fitness+: What devices are required to use Apple Fitness Plus?

Apple Fitness Plus requires an Apple device such as iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. An Apple Watch is more or less mandatory for optimal use and metrics tracking.

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