# Evolution Yoga vs Yoga Joint Studios

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yoga Joint Studios at 70% against Evolution Yoga's 0%. Yoga Joint Studios also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). Evolution Yoga's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoga Joint Studios sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Evolution Yoga asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yoga Joint Studios holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoga Joint Studios has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Evolution Yoga's written reviews are positive against 70% of Yoga Joint Studios's.

Evolution Yoga ships an update every 3 weeks, Yoga Joint Studios every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Yoga | Yoga Joint Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-yoga/id1069738575/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evolution Yoga LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508194694) | [SHIFT by Yoga Joint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553410100) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution Yoga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-yoga/id1069738575)

Plan and schedule yoga classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and access studio location details. Optimize your time and enhance convenience by managing your yoga practice on the go.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Sign up for classes, Access studio location, Manage yoga practice, Optimize scheduling

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yoga Joint Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096)

Access a vast library of free online yoga and fitness classes, including a comprehensive pose guide. Studio members can book classes, reserve spots, and manage their accounts.

**Highlights:** Free online yoga and fitness classes, Extensive yoga pose library, Class booking and mat reservation, Membership management, Access to retreats and workshops, Social sharing features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFT Membership | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent energy and experience
- 👍 Great workout and fitness app
- 👍 Convenient on-demand classes
- 👍 Helpful for managing pain and improving mobility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Difficulty booking classes and accessing features
- 🐛 On-demand classes not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on hiring announcement
- Classes not showing up in the app

**Requested features**

- Bring back calendar feature to add classes
- Improve full-screen mode for on-demand videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Yoga free?

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

### Is Yoga Joint Studios free?

Yoga Joint Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evolution Yoga or Yoga Joint Studios?

Yoga Joint Studios is rated higher. Evolution Yoga averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Yoga Joint Studios averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Evolution Yoga or Yoga Joint Studios have ads?

Neither Evolution Yoga nor Yoga Joint Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution Yoga or Yoga Joint Studios?

Evolution Yoga ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yoga Joint Studios every 3 months. Most recently, Evolution Yoga was updated on November 2, 2026 and Yoga Joint Studios on November 7, 2026.

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