Comparison

TF STUDIO vs Build and Burn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TF STUDIO

This app offers dynamic Pilates workouts designed for at-home use, focusing on sculpting and strengthening without bulk. It features a blend of classic Pilates with strength-based sequences, suitable for all levels and available live, on-demand, or as reformer classes.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Power Pilates method
  • Strength-based, flowing sequences
  • Live, on-demand, and reformer classes
  • Beginner to advanced workouts
  • Smart filters for class selection
  • Pregnancy-friendly and cycle-syncing options
Features
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Your at-home Pilates app for long, lean results. Access Power Pilates workouts that sculpt and strengthen, without the bulk. Start your 7-day free trial today. T — F Studio’s dynamic Power Pilates method blends classic Pilates with strength-based, flowing sequences using light weights, bands, and reformer-inspired moves. The result is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that tones, lengthens, and sculpts while reducing cortisol and stress. This is the Pilates app for LIVE, ON-DEMAND & REFORMER classes, anytime, anywhere. Created by Tasha Franken, Pilates expert & certified nutritionist, T — F Studio offers: • New classes weekly and reformer classes biweekly • Beginner to advanced workouts • Strength, cardio, pregnancy-friendly, cycle-syncing, and meditation classes • Smart filters for duration, body part, equipment, or intensity Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, find online Pilates classes on demand designed to fit your life, body, and goals. Terms of Service: https://www.tashafranken.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.tashafranken.tv/privacy

About

Build and Burn

Achieve your fitness goals with daily 30-minute workouts requiring minimal equipment. This app offers strength, HIIT, and mobility routines suitable for all levels, including beginners, athletes, and postpartum mothers. Enjoy personalized weekly schedules to build a sustainable fitness journey.

Highlights
  • 30-minute daily workouts
  • Minimal equipment required
  • Strength training
  • HIIT routines
  • Mobility exercises
  • Personalized weekly schedules
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Build and Burn is your digital platform for creating a sustainable fitness routine in just 30 minutes per day. Our workouts are designed with minimal equipment in mind so they can be done anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a beginner, or a postpartum or pregnant mom, Build and Burn has you covered with a weekly curated schedule just for you. We can’t wait to sweat with you and watch you become your best self. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Build & Burn on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service: https://watch.buildandburn.co/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.buildandburn.co/privacy

Screenshots

TF STUDIO4 screens
Build and Burn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TF STUDIO at free with in-app purchases against Build and Burn's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TF STUDIO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Build and Burn sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TF STUDIO against 4.9 for Build and Burn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332 and 285 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of TF STUDIO's written reviews are positive against 96% of Build and Burn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, Build and Burn every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TF STUDIO versus Build and Burn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTF STUDIOBuild and Burn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (332 ratings)4.9 (285 ratings)
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews — better96.3% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better285
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB103 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFranken Worldwide Inc.ROSEY SOLUTIONS LLC

Customer experience

TF STUDIO

All ratings332 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.7%

Build and Burn

All ratings285 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.4%

User reviews

TF STUDIO

From 332 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Effective and challenging workouts
  • 🧘‍♀️ Calming and grounding instruction
  • 🔥 Visible body transformation results
  • 🤩 Enjoyable and motivating
  • 🧠 Holistic approach to health and wellness

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app glitches or video playback issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific workouts
  • 🕰️ Wish for more live/interactive classes

Build and Burn

From 285 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and effective workouts
  • 👍 Fun and motivating workout experience
  • 👍 Variety of workouts and programs
  • 👍 Convenient 30-minute workouts
  • 👍 Helpful for pregnancy and postpartum

Room to improve

  • 🔉 Audio/music quality could be improved
  • 🐛 Some app bugs and glitches reported

Bugs and requests

TF STUDIO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some videos not playing properly
  • Occasional app crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Custom playlists or favorites feature
  • Improved video progress tracking
  • More streaming options for TV integration

Build and Burn

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio/music issues during workouts
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add option to mark completed workouts
  • Improve app navigation and filtering

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TF STUDIO

Subscriptions2
  • TF STUDIO Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • TF STUDIO Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time5
  • T - F Studio - 999$9.99
  • T - F Studio - 1499$14.99
  • T - F Studio - 2099$20.99
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  • T - F Studio - 2999$29.99
  • T - F Studio - 19999$199.99
7 purchases

Build and Burn

Subscriptions2
  • Build & Burn Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Build & Burn Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year
One-time5
  • Build and Burn - 13999$139.99
  • Build and Burn - 19999$199.99
  • Build and Burn - 21999$219.99
Show 2 more
  • Build and Burn - 24999$249.99
  • Build and Burn - 29999$299.99

Questions

Is TF STUDIO free?
TF STUDIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Build and Burn free?
Build and Burn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TF STUDIO or Build and Burn?
TF STUDIO and Build and Burn are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 332 and 285 ratings respectively.
Do TF STUDIO or Build and Burn have ads?
Neither TF STUDIO nor Build and Burn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TF STUDIO or Build and Burn?
TF STUDIO ships an update every 2 months, and Build and Burn every 3 months. Most recently, TF STUDIO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Build and Burn on September 24, 2026.

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