Comparison

Studio Joy vs First Strength

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

First Strength

Features

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Download the First Strength app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.trainfirststrength.com to learn more.

Screenshots

Studio Joy3 screens

First Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Strength at none against Studio Joy's shown. First Strength also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, First Strength every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Studio Joy versus First Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Studio Joy	First Strength
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Studio Joy	First Strength LLC

In-app purchases

None

Studio Joy

No in-app purchases

None

First Strength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Joy free?

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

Is First Strength free?

First Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Studio Joy or First Strength have ads?

Studio Joy shows ads; First Strength does not.

Which is updated more often, Studio Joy or First Strength?

Studio Joy ships an update every 5 months, and First Strength every 6 weeks. Most recently, Studio Joy was updated on October 3, 2026 and First Strength on September 30, 2026.