CorePlus Connected vs Upstate Studios 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CorePlus Connected
Access on-demand digital fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training, and Cardio. Enjoy guided workouts from world-class instructors, with new content added weekly. Move at your own pace, on any device, with options for all fitness levels.
- On-demand digital fitness platform
- Pilates, Yoga, Strength, Cardio classes
- Guided workouts by world-class instructors
- Classes from 10 to 55 minutes
- Beginner to advanced levels
- New content added weekly
- Movement for pre/postnatal and recovery
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WELCOME TO COREPLUS CONNECTED Acting as an extension of our CorePlus studios, CorePlus Connected is our on-demand digital platform. Whether you’re interested in Pilates, Yoga, Reformer, Strength Training, Cardio, Pre and Postnatal Movement, or Mindfulness and Recovery, our highly trained instructors are there every step of the way. With classes running from 10 minutes to 55 minutes, from beginner to advanced, and with new content dropping every week, you can move with us at a pace and in a place that works for you. FEATURES We know that when it comes to movement, everyone is different. That’s why you’ll find a range of classes to suit you wherever you are on your wellness journey, and whatever movement you feel up for each day. Every class is led by one of our world-class instructors who are moving with you and guiding you every step of the way, while providing modifications to support or challenge you whenever you need it. With fresh new signature CorePlus workouts added every week, there’s a class and an instructor for everybody and every body. Get unlimited access to every video on every device, on-demand, and be part of the incredible CorePlus Connected community. Join the movement today! GET CONNECTED CorePlus Connected is available for every body, and our price point makes it available for every budget. You can subscribe to CorePlus Connected on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription inside the app. You will receive access to all CorePlus Connected content immediately after your purchase. Your subscription automatically renews, unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. All payments* will be paid through your Apple Account, and can be managed under Account Settings following your initial payment. Pricing can vary by country, and will be confirmed prior to purchase. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://ondemand.coreplusconnected.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://ondemand.coreplusconnected.com/privacy
Upstate Studios 2.0
Easily plan and schedule your fitness classes directly from your mobile device. View class schedules, sign up, and access studio information. Optimize your time and convenience for class bookings.
- View class schedules
- Sign up for classes
- View ongoing promotions
- Access studio location
- Contact studio information
- Click through to social pages
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Plan and Schedule your classes with us from your Mobile device. Download the Upstate Studios AU App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, view ongoing promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information. You can also click through to our social pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upstate Studios 2.0 at none against CorePlus Connected's 2. Upstate Studios 2.0 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CorePlus Connected's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 78%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CorePlus Connected sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Upstate Studios 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CorePlus Connected against 5.0 for Upstate Studios 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upstate Studios 2.0 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of CorePlus Connected's written reviews are positive against 78% of Upstate Studios 2.0's.
CorePlus Connected ships an update every 3 months, Upstate Studios 2.0 monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CorePlus Connected | Upstate Studios 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews — better | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COREPLUS MEDIA PTY LTD | Geisler Young |
Customer experience
CorePlus Connected
Upstate Studios 2.0
Bugs and requests
CorePlus Connected
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scrolling circle of death on login/trial
- Background music toggle not working
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to turn off background music
- Dislike button for classes
- Option to mark completed workouts
- More advanced classes without equipment
- No music option to play own music
Upstate Studios 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CorePlus Connected
- CP Connected Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- CP Connected Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Upstate Studios 2.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
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