# Yoga Joint Studios vs the biostation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the biostation at none against Yoga Joint Studios's 1. the biostation also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Yoga Joint Studios's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence 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. the biostation asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Yoga Joint Studios against 4.8 for the biostation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoga Joint Studios has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Yoga Joint Studios's written reviews are positive against 100% of the biostation's.

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, the biostation every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoga Joint Studios | the biostation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096/reviews)** | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-biostation/id6451490479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHIFT by Yoga Joint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553410100) | [mybiostation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698524295) |

## 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


### the biostation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-biostation/id6451490479)

Connect with your dedicated medical team for personalized hormone replacement therapy support. Access educational resources, learn about your care providers, and manage your health journey seamlessly. Secure communication ensures your sensitive information is protected.

**Highlights:** Connect with care management team, Personalized medical support, Secure communication, Educational resources, Meet medical team, Streamlined healthcare process

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoga Joint Studios free?

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

### Is the biostation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yoga Joint Studios or the biostation?

Yoga Joint Studios is rated higher. Yoga Joint Studios averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while the biostation averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Yoga Joint Studios or the biostation have ads?

Neither Yoga Joint Studios nor the biostation shows ads.

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

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, and the biostation every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yoga Joint Studios was updated on November 7, 2026 and the biostation on November 7, 2026.

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