# Pure Barre vs The Lifting Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Lifting Studio at none against Pure Barre's 2. Pure Barre's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. The Lifting Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pure Barre against 4.9 for The Lifting Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Barre has 42K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Barre | The Lifting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lifting-studio/id6741782764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 156 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [The Lifting Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795558069) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Barre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168)

Engage in low-impact, high-intensity workouts designed to sculpt and tone your body. Book, manage, and purchase classes directly from your phone, track your progress, and discover new studios and instructors. Join a loyalty program for rewards and exclusive benefits.

**Highlights:** Low-impact, high-intensity workouts, Class booking and management, Personalized home screen, Workout tracking with Apple Watch, Integration with Apple Health, Studio discovery and waitlist, ClassPoints loyalty program

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| All-GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Encouraging and motivating instructors
- 👍 Clean and welcoming studio environment
- 👍 Effective for improving strength and fitness
- 👍 Suitable for users of all ages and fitness levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar issues causing unintended bookings
- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking of completed classes
- 🐛 Inability to access classes when membership is not paid
- 🐛 Confusing class type naming conventions
- 🐛 Lack of customization options for notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inconsistent syncing of class history and progress
- Difficulties accessing account and billing information
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter and search classes by length, instructor, and focus area
- Option to pause or temporarily suspend membership
- Integration with fitness tracking devices to monitor progress
- Improved organization and navigation of on-demand class library
- Seamless casting or mirroring functionality to TV devices


### The Lifting Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lifting-studio/id6741782764)

Easily purchase class packs and memberships, browse the class schedule, and manage your reservations. Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your fitness routine and stay committed to your goals.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Barre free?

Pure Barre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Lifting Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pure Barre or The Lifting Studio?

The Lifting Studio is rated higher. Pure Barre averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while The Lifting Studio averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Pure Barre or The Lifting Studio have ads?

Neither Pure Barre nor The Lifting Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Barre or The Lifting Studio?

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Lifting Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pure Barre was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Lifting Studio on October 20, 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.*