Comparison

Studio Joy vs Nexus Studios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Studio Joy

Features

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Download the Studio Joy App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, view ongoing promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information. You can also click through to our social pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

About

Nexus Studios

Features

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Download the Nexus Gym App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App, you can view class schedules and sign up for classes as well as view the studio’s location. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

Screenshots

Studio Joy3 screens

Nexus Studios3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nexus Studios at every 2 weeks against Studio Joy's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Joy ships an update every 5 months, Nexus Studios every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Studio Joy versus Nexus Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Studio Joy	Nexus Studios
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	126 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Studio Joy	Nexus Gym LLC

In-app purchases

None

Studio Joy

No in-app purchases

None

Nexus Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Joy free?

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

Is Nexus Studios free?

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

Do Studio Joy or Nexus Studios have ads?

Both Studio Joy and Nexus Studios show ads.

Which is updated more often, Studio Joy or Nexus Studios?

Studio Joy ships an update every 5 months, and Nexus Studios every 2 weeks. Most recently, Studio Joy was updated on September 16, 2026 and Nexus Studios on May 17, 2026.

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