# The U vs Sculpt'd Studios

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sculpt'd Studios at none against The U's 3. Sculpt'd Studios also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). The U's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Sculpt'd Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The U against 5.0 for Sculpt'd Studios. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively.

The U ships an update every 2 months, Sculpt'd Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The U | Sculpt'd Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-u/id1527171221/reviews) | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sculptd-studios/id6765765171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Digital U, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674041535) | [Sculpt'd Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896064264) |

## What reviewers say

### The U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-u/id1527171221)

Receive personalized workout plans from specialists based on your health history and goals. Engage in interactive live-streamed classes with real-time feedback from trainers, or access a library of on-demand content. Programs are also available for specific medical conditions.

**Highlights:** Customized workout prescriptions, Live interactive at-home classes, On-demand workout library, Doctor-endorsed programs for medical conditions, Nutrition and meditation guidance, Real-time trainer feedback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days On-Demand | $39.99 | per month |
| 30 Days On-Demand (Premium) | $74.99 | per month |
| Live Classes | $150.00 | per month |


### Sculpt'd Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sculptd-studios/id6765765171)

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. 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 class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The U free?

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

### Is Sculpt'd Studios free?

Sculpt'd Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The U or Sculpt'd Studios?

The U and Sculpt'd Studios are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do The U or Sculpt'd Studios have ads?

Neither The U nor Sculpt'd Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The U or Sculpt'd Studios?

The U ships an update every 2 months, and Sculpt'd Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, The U was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sculpt'd Studios on October 10, 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.*