The Studio (MDR) Virtual vs SCULPT with Emily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Studio (MDR) Virtual
This app offers low-impact, effective workouts inspired by Pilates and other disciplines to build strength, burn fat, and improve mobility. It features a variety of classes suitable for all fitness levels, from professional athletes to beginners.
- Low-impact workouts
- Strength building
- Fat burning
- Mobility improvement
- Variety of classes
- Suitable for all levels
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Give us 30-45 minutes and we’ll jumpstart your metabolism, burn fat and ultimately redefine your body’s composition! At The Studio (MDR)™ we combine the best movements from multiple disciplines to help you build strength, increase speed and improve mobility. Inspired by fitness guru Sebastien Lagree our low impact workouts are safe, effective and fun! The Studio (MDR)™ community is strong and includes everyone from pro-athletes to new moms. Join now. MOST POPULAR CLASSES: Total Body Arms & Abs Booty Band Burn Hip Hop Hustle Microformer Class GET STARTED Ready to train with us? Simply download the app and create an account to begin. The Studio (MDR)™ is a Los Angeles based brand with 4 locations. In the area - Come try one of our in-studio workouts!
SCULPT with Emily
Access a library of over 150 on-demand and weekly livestream fitness classes designed for inclusive and empowering workouts. Explore challenges and connect your mind and body. Offers a 7-day free trial.
- 150+ on-demand classes
- Weekly livestream classes
- Fitness challenges
- Mind-body connection focus
- 7-day free trial
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Empowering + inclusive workouts designed to sculpt your mind + body with Emily Stumpf. Get 7 days free of SCULPT and access to: - 150+ on-demand classes ranging from 5-60 minutes in length - Weekly livestream classes - Challenges Choose YOU and unite your mind + body connection on SCULPT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SCULPT with Emily at every 4 months against The Studio (MDR) Virtual's every 34 months. SCULPT with Emily also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The Studio (MDR) Virtual's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SCULPT with Emily holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Studio (MDR) Virtual has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Studio (MDR) Virtual ships an update every 34 months, SCULPT with Emily every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Studio (MDR) Virtual | SCULPT with Emily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc. | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
Customer experience
The Studio (MDR) Virtual
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In-app purchases
The Studio (MDR) Virtual
No in-app purchases
SCULPT with Emily
No in-app purchases
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