# Universe Website Builder vs Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Studio at 100% against Universe Website Builder's 55%. Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Universe Website Builder's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universe Website Builder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universe Website Builder has 9.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Universe Website Builder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Studio's.

Universe Website Builder ships an update fortnightly, Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universe Website Builder | Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universe-website-builder/id1211437633/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-creator-studio/id1624618970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 294 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universe Exploration Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012451110) | [MitchellTech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527646229) |

## What reviewers say

### Universe Website Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universe-website-builder/id1211437633)

Build a professional website or online store quickly and easily with a drag-and-drop interface. Publish to a custom domain and accept payments in minutes. Includes tools for design, commerce, audience management, and AI-powered content creation.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop Grid Editor, 100+ customizable templates, Integrated e-commerce tools, AI copy and image generation, Audience management and email marketing, Custom domain publishing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| .COM Domain | $2.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro for 1 Site | $5.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro for 1 Site | $9.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro for 1 Site | $9.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro for 1 Site | $24.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro for 1 site | $24.99 | per month |
| Universe Pro  for 1 Site | $119.99 | per year |
| Universe Pro for 1 site | $199.99 | per year |
| Universe Pro for 1 Site | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Convenient mobile-first design
- 👍 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Concerns over domain ownership
- 💰 Expensive pro features
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Restricted free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save progress
- Glitches with image/video embedding
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with domain registration and transfer

**Requested features**

- Improved desktop responsiveness
- More design flexibility
- Ability to use own domain
- Expanded e-commerce features
- Better analytics and reporting


### Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-creator-studio/id1624618970)

This app provides advanced tools and analytics to help creators brand themselves, identify opportunities, and strategically approach content creation. It offers intuitive features for managing posts, comments, and community engagement, along with insights into audience preferences.

**Highlights:** Advanced branding tools, Predictive analytics, Audience insights, Content management, Community engagement tools, Tailored tutorials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universe Website Builder free?

Universe Website Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universe Website Builder or Studio?

Studio is rated higher. Universe Website Builder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Universe Website Builder or Studio have ads?

Universe Website Builder shows ads; Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universe Website Builder or Studio?

Universe Website Builder ships an update fortnightly, and Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universe Website Builder was updated on October 19, 2026 and Studio on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*