# Yoga Joint Studios vs Playbypoint

Yoga Joint Studios and Playbypoint both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Yoga Joint Studios's written reviews are positive against 18% of Playbypoint's. Playbypoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoga Joint Studios sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Playbypoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yoga Joint Studios holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Yoga Joint Studios's written reviews are positive against 18% of Playbypoint's.

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, Playbypoint every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoga Joint Studios | Playbypoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbypoint/id1555133217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIFT by Yoga Joint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553410100) | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoga Joint Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096)

Access a vast library of free online yoga and fitness classes, including a comprehensive pose guide. Studio members can book classes, reserve spots, and manage their accounts.

**Highlights:** Free online yoga and fitness classes, Extensive yoga pose library, Class booking and mat reservation, Membership management, Access to retreats and workshops, Social sharing features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFT Membership | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent energy and experience
- 👍 Great workout and fitness app
- 👍 Convenient on-demand classes
- 👍 Helpful for managing pain and improving mobility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Difficulty booking classes and accessing features
- 🐛 On-demand classes not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on hiring announcement
- Classes not showing up in the app

**Requested features**

- Bring back calendar feature to add classes
- Improve full-screen mode for on-demand videos


### Playbypoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbypoint/id1555133217)

Manage club activities, book services, and connect with your community. Offers 24/7 support and seamless payment options. Stay updated with club notifications and engage in social features.

**Highlights:** Simplified booking, 24/7 Customer Support, Club Notifications, Seamless Payments, Social Community

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to book
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 😊 Friendly members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤯 Confusing UI
- 💰 Strict cancellation policy
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Password reset not working
- Booking process not completing
- User accounts disappearing

**Requested features**

- Ability to reschedule classes
- Option to create open matches
- Improved calendar layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoga Joint Studios free?

Yoga Joint Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Playbypoint free?

Playbypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yoga Joint Studios or Playbypoint?

Yoga Joint Studios is rated higher. Yoga Joint Studios averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Playbypoint averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Yoga Joint Studios or Playbypoint have ads?

Neither Yoga Joint Studios nor Playbypoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoga Joint Studios or Playbypoint?

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, and Playbypoint every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yoga Joint Studios was updated on October 29, 2026 and Playbypoint on October 29, 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.*