# CorePlus Connected vs Upstate Studios 2.0

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CorePlus Connected | Upstate Studios 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreplus-connected/id1527156036/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstate-studios-20/id1658399398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COREPLUS MEDIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527156038) | [Geisler Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/369530382) |

## What reviewers say

### CorePlus Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreplus-connected/id1527156036)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CP Connected Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| CP Connected Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Great variety of classes
- 🧘‍♀️ High-quality instructors
- 🏠 Convenient for home workouts
- ✈️ Excellent for travel
- 💡 Versatile options for any mood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Background music issues
- 🔄 Login/access problems
- 📉 Some users want more advanced classes
- 🤔 Difficulty finding specific classes
- 😞 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling circle of death on login/trial
- Background music toggle not working

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstate-studios-20/id1658399398)

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.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Sign up for classes, View ongoing promotions, Access studio location, Contact studio information, Click through to social pages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CorePlus Connected free?

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

### Is Upstate Studios 2.0 free?

Upstate Studios 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CorePlus Connected or Upstate Studios 2.0?

CorePlus Connected and Upstate Studios 2.0 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do CorePlus Connected or Upstate Studios 2.0 have ads?

CorePlus Connected shows ads; Upstate Studios 2.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, CorePlus Connected or Upstate Studios 2.0?

CorePlus Connected ships an update every 3 months, and Upstate Studios 2.0 monthly. Most recently, CorePlus Connected was updated on November 3, 2026 and Upstate Studios 2.0 on November 3, 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.*