The Garage Chicago vs Forth Studio Chicago
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Garage Chicago
Access strength, conditioning, and rebuilding programs with this app. Book group classes or personal training sessions, track your fitness progress, and stay updated on community events and offers.
- Book group classes
- Schedule personal training
- Track fitness progress
- Receive real-time updates
- Connect with the community
- Access strength and mobility programs
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The Garage Chicago App – Group Classes. Personal Training. Community. Your all-access pass to strength, conditioning, and rebuilding—right at your fingertips. Book classes, track progress, and stay locked in with everything happening at The Garage and The Apartment. The Garage is built for strength and endurance, featuring HEAVY AF, STRONG X, and HYBRID classes. Need a more personalized approach? Personal Training is available to help you level up. The Apartment is your space for rebuiding and mobility, offering infrared-heated yoga and movement-based sessions, including HOT AF, FLOW X, CHILL, and VIBES. GARAGE RUN CLUB – A free 5K for all paces, every Monday morning. What You Get: Easy Booking – Reserve and manage your classes in seconds. Progress Tracking – Stay on top of your training and recovery. Real-Time Updates – Get alerts on schedule changes, events, and exclusive offers. Community Connection – Stay plugged in with #TeamGarage. Train. Recover. Repeat. Download The Garage Chicago app now and get after it.
Forth Studio Chicago
Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule, filter by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- View class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage reservations
- Track upcoming classes
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships: Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule: Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations: Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Forth Studio Chicago at ad-supported against The Garage Chicago's free with in-app purchases. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Garage Chicago against 5.0 for Forth Studio Chicago. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 74 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Garage Chicago | Forth Studio Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (149 ratings) | 5.0 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 74 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gina Caifano LLC | Forth Studio LLC |
Customer experience
The Garage Chicago
Forth Studio Chicago
In-app purchases
The Garage Chicago
No in-app purchases
Forth Studio Chicago
No in-app purchases
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