# Activations vs StudioGrowth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudioGrowth at none against Activations's 4. StudioGrowth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Activations's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. StudioGrowth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Activations against 5.0 for StudioGrowth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Activations's written reviews are positive against 100% of StudioGrowth's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activations | StudioGrowth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiogrowth/id6741502232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superhuman Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520094703) | [studiogrowth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794460515) |

## What reviewers say

### Activations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701)

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

**Highlights:** Motivational audio experiences, Manifestation and visualization techniques, Neuroscience-based mind rewiring, Daily affirmations, Over 700+ audio activations, Multiple categories for daily routines, Personalized challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $167.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Uplifting and motivating
- 🙌 Transformative
- 💫 Incredible app
- 🎶 Soothing music and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
- 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Meditations not tracking properly
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inability to pause or rewind meditations

**Requested features**

- More affordable subscription options
- Offline listening capabilities
- Ability to download meditations
- Wider range of meditation topics
- Different voice options


### StudioGrowth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiogrowth/id6741502232)

Manage your fitness studio membership, book and cancel classes, and make secure payments all from your phone. Receive real-time notifications for bookings, waitlists, and exclusive offers. Get in-app support for any questions or requests.

**Highlights:** Manage membership and credits, Book, reschedule, and cancel classes, Join waitlists with auto-booking, Secure one-tap payments, Real-time booking notifications, In-app studio support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activations free?

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

### Is StudioGrowth free?

StudioGrowth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Activations or StudioGrowth?

StudioGrowth is rated higher. Activations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while StudioGrowth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Activations or StudioGrowth have ads?

Activations shows ads; StudioGrowth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Activations or StudioGrowth?

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, and StudioGrowth every 3 weeks. Most recently, Activations was updated on November 12, 2026 and StudioGrowth on October 30, 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.*