Comparison

Saffron and Sage vs The Studio (MDR) Virtual

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

Head to head
About

Saffron and Sage

Features
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Download the Saffron & Sage App today to plan and schedule your classes and sessions! From our mobile app you can sign-up for classes, schedule sessions and register for gatherings and view special offers. Optimize your time and schedule all your wellness needs right from your mobile device. Download the App today!

About

The Studio (MDR) Virtual

This app offers low-impact, effective workouts inspired by Pilates and other disciplines to build strength, burn fat, and improve mobility. It features a variety of classes suitable for all fitness levels, from professional athletes to beginners.

Highlights
  • Low-impact workouts
  • Strength building
  • Fat burning
  • Mobility improvement
  • Variety of classes
  • Suitable for all levels
Features
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Give us 30-45 minutes and we’ll jumpstart your metabolism, burn fat and ultimately redefine your body’s composition! At The Studio (MDR)™ we combine the best movements from multiple disciplines to help you build strength, increase speed and improve mobility. Inspired by fitness guru Sebastien Lagree our low impact workouts are safe, effective and fun! The Studio (MDR)™ community is strong and includes everyone from pro-athletes to new moms. Join now. MOST POPULAR CLASSES: Total Body Arms & Abs Booty Band Burn Hip Hop Hustle Microformer Class GET STARTED Ready to train with us? Simply download the app and create an account to begin. The Studio (MDR)™ is a Los Angeles based brand with 4 locations. In the area - Come try one of our in-studio workouts!

Screenshots

Saffron and Sage3 screens
The Studio (MDR) Virtual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Saffron and Sage at every 5 weeks against The Studio (MDR) Virtual's every 34 months. The Studio (MDR) Virtual's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

Saffron and Sage ships an update every 5 weeks, The Studio (MDR) Virtual every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Saffron and Sage versus The Studio (MDR) Virtual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaffron and SageThe Studio (MDR) Virtual
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSaffron & Sage LLCPilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Saffron and Sage

No in-app purchases

None

The Studio (MDR) Virtual

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saffron and Sage free?
Saffron and Sage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Studio (MDR) Virtual free?
The Studio (MDR) Virtual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Saffron and Sage or The Studio (MDR) Virtual have ads?
Neither Saffron and Sage nor The Studio (MDR) Virtual shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saffron and Sage or The Studio (MDR) Virtual?
Saffron and Sage ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Studio (MDR) Virtual every 34 months. Most recently, Saffron and Sage was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Studio (MDR) Virtual on October 24, 2026.

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