Comparison

[solidcore] vs Club Studio

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

Head to head
About

[solidcore]

Book high-intensity, low-impact strength training classes on a custom reformer. Explore class schedules, filter by coach or time, and manage your membership and bookings. New clients can access special introductory offers.

Highlights
  • Book classes by coach, time, and studio
  • Filter class schedules
  • New client offers and introductory pricing
  • Purchase memberships, class packs, or single classes
  • Manage membership and payment
  • Track class history
  • Access member-exclusive partner perks
Features
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[solidcore] is high-intensity, low-impact strength training on a custom-built reformer. 50 minutes. Stronger for it. Book classes - See the schedule at every studio, book in a few taps - Choose your class: Starter50 for your first class, Foundation50 to build the basics, Signature50 for the full [solidcore] experience. - Filter by coach, time and studio. New to [solidcore]? - Start with 2 weeks unlimited, right in the app. - Take 4+ classes with a new client offer and unlock 15% off a monthly membership. - Buy a membership, a 5- or 10-class pack, or a single class. - See your remaining classes at a glance. - Members get early access to each month's schedule. Your account - Manage your membership, payment method and bookings. - Track every class you've taken. - Core Collective: members-only perks from our partners, right in the app. It doesn't get easier. You just get stronger. California Privacy Notice: https://privacy.solidcore.co/privacy-policy#california-privacy-notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.solidcore.co/opt-out See our Privacy Policy to access these links.

About

Club Studio

This app provides a seamless connection to a premium fitness club, offering access to diverse boutique classes and extensive amenities. Manage your membership, book sessions, and explore club offerings from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Mobile Membership Card for check-in
  • Find Locations and Classes
  • Favorite Locations, Classes, and Instructors
  • Book Personal Training sessions
  • Review Check-in History
Features
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Club Studio is a cutting-edge fitness experience that brings together boutique fitness classes and luxury amenities into one gym. This complimentary application helps you stay connected to Club Studio no matter where you are. You will enjoy five innovative boutique fitness studios that were carefully curated to create a unique experience, along with plenty of free weights, strength and cardio areas, cryotherapy and recovery lab, swimming pool, functional training area, basketball court, locker rooms, and more. - Check in to the club using the Mobile Membership Card option - Find Locations and Classes - Create quick access to your Favorite Locations, Classes, and Instructors - Book Personal Training sessions - Review your Check-in History and much more.

Screenshots

[solidcore]4 screens
Club Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: [solidcore] at 4.9 against Club Studio's 2.4. [solidcore] also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 67) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Club Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

[solidcore] holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: [solidcore] has 29K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of [solidcore]'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Club Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, Club Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
[solidcore] versus Club Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[solidcore]Club Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings) — better2.4 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews — better14.4% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better67
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer[solidcore]Fitness International, LLC

Customer experience

[solidcore]

All ratings28,966 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

Club Studio

All ratings49 ratings
Positive20.4%
Neutral24.5%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral23.3%
Negative62.2%

User reviews

[solidcore]

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Efficient booking process
  • ⭐ Great workout classes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
  • 📆 Lack of class package management
  • 🔍 Unclear waitlist information
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access

Club Studio

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy booking process
  • 🌟 Motivational achievements
  • ✅ Functional app
  • ✨ Simple to use
  • 🚀 Efficient booking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and slow
  • ❌ Lacks essential features
  • 📉 Poor user experience
  • 🙄 Outdated design
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

[solidcore]

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent class credit tracking
  • Unreliable class cancellation and refund process
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to see class package balances
  • Waitlist position visibility
  • Option to add classes to calendar without full access
  • Improved app stability and performance

Club Studio

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Crashes when booking Pilates
  • Kicked off waitlist
  • App crashes frequently
  • Calendar sync issues
  • Notifications for completed badges
Show 22 more
  • Faulty calendar syncing
  • App freezes
  • Unable to book classes
  • Does not display history correctly
  • QR code generation incorrect
  • Double scroll on booking screen
  • App freezes at midnight class release
  • Waitlist shows as waitlisted even when confirmed
  • App doesn't refresh in real time
  • App hangs and gets stuck on spinning
  • App is slow to refresh and display booking
  • Class status stays on waitlisted
  • App prevents scheduling classes
  • Screen won't scroll to rest of day
  • Waitlist booking issue where all dates are waitlisted
  • App freezes or crashes during booking
  • Cannot cancel class properly
  • App doesn't sync to Health app
  • Erroneously logs completed sessions
  • Inaccurate achievements pop-ups
  • Cannot select different spot after booking
  • App not showing available spots when it says it is

Requested features

39 requests
  • See waitlist status
  • Switch spot after booking
  • Class reminder notifications
  • Muscle group focus in class descriptions
  • Share schedule with friends
Show 34 more
  • Set signup reminders
  • Indicate class fitness level
  • QR code for VIP discounts
  • Dark mode theme
  • Book med spa services
  • Buddy feature for classes
  • Filter classes
  • Search feature for classes
  • Add class descriptions
  • Book gym time
  • Shorter booking window
  • More reasonable cancellation window
  • Day view for bookings
  • Push notification for class reminders
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Filter by instructor
  • Filter by open classes
  • Upgrade membership in app
  • View payment schedule
  • Link to website
  • Hours of operation
  • Track check-ins
  • Notification to front desk on arrival
  • Larger barcode for scanning
  • Improve UI for class booking
  • Filter by booked classes only
  • Calendar view of booked classes
  • Bulletin board for club messages
  • Max 3 open bookings per person
  • Equitable booking system
  • Add event only calendar access
  • Show instructor images accurately
  • Notification for top waitlist spots

In-app purchases

None

[solidcore]

No in-app purchases

None

Club Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [solidcore] free?
[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Club Studio free?
Club Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or Club Studio?
[solidcore] is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Club Studio averages 2.4 from 67 ratings.
Do [solidcore] or Club Studio have ads?
[solidcore] shows ads; Club Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or Club Studio?
[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and Club Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on November 6, 2026 and Club Studio on November 3, 2026.

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