# The Underbelly vs Starlike Studio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Starlike Studio at free with in-app purchases against The Underbelly's subscription. Starlike Studio also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Underbelly's advantage is ratings volume (801 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Underbelly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Starlike Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Underbelly against 4.9 for Starlike Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Underbelly has 801 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of The Underbelly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Starlike Studio's.

The Underbelly ships an update every 2 months, Starlike Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Underbelly | Starlike Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-underbelly/id1446751733/reviews)** | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlike-studio/id6470313475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **801** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 98 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fearless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446751732) | [Starlike Movement](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772629853) |

## What reviewers say

### The Underbelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-underbelly/id1446751733)

This app offers inclusive yoga and meditation sessions for all bodies and skill levels. Explore guided practices, breathwork, and soothing playlists to enhance flexibility, self-love, and holistic well-being. Practice anytime, anywhere in a welcoming environment.

**Highlights:** 200+ inclusive yoga classes, Queer-friendly environment, Guided sessions for all levels, Meditation and breathwork playlists, Monthly livestream classes, Ad-free streaming videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underbelly Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| The Underbelly Yearly | $179.99 | per year |


### Starlike Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlike-studio/id6470313475)

Access a variety of strength, mobility, and flow classes designed for daily self-care. Follow structured programs and weekly plans to improve technique and body awareness. Join live sessions and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Full access to strength, mobility, and flow classes, Personalized weekly movement plans, Step-by-step programs for technique improvement, Livestream classes with real-time movement, Exclusive member community for support, Focus on mindful movement and self-care

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly member | $39.00 | per month |
| Starlike Studio \| Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| six months membership \|\| APP | $190.00 | per 6 months |
| Annual membership | $399.99 | per year |
| Starlike Studio \| Annual | $499.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Underbelly free?

The Underbelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Starlike Studio free?

Starlike Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Underbelly or Starlike Studio?

The Underbelly is rated higher. The Underbelly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Starlike Studio averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do The Underbelly or Starlike Studio have ads?

Neither The Underbelly nor Starlike Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Underbelly or Starlike Studio?

The Underbelly ships an update every 2 months, and Starlike Studio monthly. Most recently, The Underbelly was updated on October 21, 2026 and Starlike Studio on September 13, 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.*