Comparison

X vs The Collective Studios

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

Head to head
About

X

Book fitness classes, manage waitlists, and purchase class packages. Experience high-intensity, low-impact cardio and strength training designed to burn fat and build muscle efficiently.

Highlights
  • Book classes
  • View waitlist status
  • Purchase class packages
  • Pre-buy goodies
  • High-intensity cardio
  • Low-impact strength training
Features
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Your new best friend to book classes, see waitlist status, buy packages, pre-buy goodies, and more! The Bay Area's most efficient CARDIO & STRENGTH classes to burn fat, kick-start metabolism, and build strength. Classes are intense on the muscles, and zero to low impact on your body. It's the perfect balance. 30 min in our beat-based xCLIMB class will make you sweat and leave you shredded. 40 min in xBURN, our award winning high intensity pilates class, will strengthen, lengthen and tone your muscles.

About

The Collective Studios

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
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

X4 screens
The Collective Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: X at 440 against The Collective Studios's 4. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X against 5.0 for The Collective Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 440 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
X versus The Collective Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXThe Collective Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (440 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings440 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX-Core, LLCCollective SF, LLC

Customer experience

X

All ratings440 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

The Collective Studios

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

None

The Collective Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X 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, X or The Collective Studios?
X and The Collective Studios are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 440 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do X or The Collective Studios have ads?
Neither X nor The Collective Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or The Collective Studios?
X ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Collective Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on October 11, 2026 and The Collective Studios on October 7, 2026.

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