The Studio (MDR) Virtual vs The Mega Workout
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!
The Mega Workout
Experience transformative and fun fitness classes including Megaformer, Tramp Cardio, and Mat Pilates. Join an inclusive community led by motivating instructors for effective, full-body workouts.
- Megaformer (Lagree Method) classes
- Tramp Cardio (mini trampoline) workouts
- Mat Pilates with a Mega spin
- All-level challenging and fun classes
- Flexible membership and class packs
- Certified motivating instructors
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Bold, transformative workouts that are MEGA-effective & MEGA-fun. Mega is the only fitness studio in the Triangle to offer Megaformer (Lagree), Tramp Cardio and Mat Pilates classes in an energetic, inclusive, authentic environment. Join a community of encouraging peers who share a common mantra: fitness can be FUN + EFFECTIVE. CLASSES: Megaformer Build STRENGTH, muscle endurance and a super strong core with this high intensity, low impact workout. Following the Lagree Method, our time under tension workouts challenge your balance and stability while working those slow twitch fibers for long, lean muscles. We are talking full-body engagement! Mega-Tramp Soon to become your fav way to get in your CARDIO on a mini trampoline, this addictive, high energy workout that will sculpt your entire body. Set to the best music, this workout is fun, it’s sweaty and a total mood booster! See details below for class breakdown. Mega Mat Classical Mat PILATES with a Mega spin! Musically driven with high rep toning, Mega Mat focuses on core strength, spinal mobility, flexibility and extension work. Leave class feeling strong, connected and ready to start your day! WHAT’S INCLUDED: - All-level classes that are challenging, fun and fresh - Flexible membership and class pack options - Top notch certified instructors who motivate and inspire YOU ARE MEGA. And we cannot wait to Shake & Sweat with you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Mega Workout at every 4 weeks against The Studio (MDR) Virtual's every 34 months. The Mega Workout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (83 vs 16). The Studio (MDR) Virtual's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
The Mega Workout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Mega Workout has 83 ratings behind it against 16, 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, The Mega Workout every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Studio (MDR) Virtual | The Mega Workout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc. | AB Concepts, LLC |
Customer experience
The Studio (MDR) Virtual
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In-app purchases
The Studio (MDR) Virtual
No in-app purchases
The Mega Workout
No in-app purchases
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