# Yoga Joint Studios vs Torus Gym

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Torus Gym at none against Yoga Joint Studios's 1. Torus Gym also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Yoga Joint Studios's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, rating 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. Torus Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Yoga Joint Studios against 5.0 for Torus Gym. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoga Joint Studios has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, Torus Gym every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoga Joint Studios | Torus Gym |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-joint-studios/id1553410096/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torus-gym/id6758354553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIFT by Yoga Joint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553410100) | [Treshna Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/959435261) |

## 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


### Torus Gym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torus-gym/id6758354553)

Easily plan your fitness sessions around your schedule. Book classes, manage your membership, and track your workout progress all within the app. Receive important notifications and keep your profile details current.

**Highlights:** View real-time class timetables, Book classes and sessions, Manage existing bookings, Update personal profile information, Receive gym notifications, Track workout regimes and progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, 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 Torus Gym free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yoga Joint Studios or Torus Gym?

Torus Gym is rated higher. Yoga Joint Studios averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Torus Gym averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yoga Joint Studios or Torus Gym have ads?

Neither Yoga Joint Studios nor Torus Gym shows ads.

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

Yoga Joint Studios ships an update every 3 months, and Torus Gym every 5 weeks. Most recently, Yoga Joint Studios was updated on October 29, 2026 and Torus Gym on October 25, 2026.

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