# [solidcore] vs The Collective Studios

The clearest difference is ads: The Collective Studios at none against [solidcore]'s shown. [solidcore]'s advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for [solidcore] against 5.0 for The Collective Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: [solidcore] has 29K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, The Collective Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | [solidcore] | The Collective Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solidcore/id1452460311/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-collective-studios/id6744125986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [solidcore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437422851) | [Collective SF, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806201859) |

## What reviewers say

### [solidcore]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solidcore/id1452460311)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app allows members to find and book pay-as-you-go fitness classes. Users can connect with friends, see their class schedules, book them into classes, and share their own class activities. Track your fitness journey and stay motivated by seeing your class completion history.

**Highlights:** Find and book classes, Pay-as-you-go class sign-ups, Connect with friends, See friends' class schedules, Book friends into classes, Share class activities, Track class completion

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The Collective Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-collective-studios/id6744125986)

Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the schedule, filter classes by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse and view class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is [solidcore] free?

[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Collective Studios free?

The Collective Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or The Collective Studios?

The Collective Studios is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while The Collective Studios averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do [solidcore] or The Collective Studios have ads?

[solidcore] shows ads; The Collective Studios does not.

### Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or The Collective Studios?

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Collective Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Collective Studios on October 7, 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.*