Comparison

Above the Barre vs Studio Strong.

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

Head to head
About

Above the Barre

Manage your dance studio account effortlessly, from registering for classes and events to notifying instructors of absences. Stay informed with instant updates on schedule changes, openings, and special announcements directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Class registration
  • Event registration
  • Absence notifications
  • Receive important updates
  • On-the-go access
Features
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WELCOME TO ABOVE THE BARRE - Begin here go anywhere! The Above the Barre app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, and special events, notify us of an absence, and more. You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The Above the Barre app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything Above the Barre has to offer right from your smartphone.

About

Studio Strong.

Features
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Led by Randi Strong, renowned dance and movement coach to Olympic and elite ice skaters, Studio Strong brings professional-level training off the rink and into your everyday routine. Alongside Randi, a carefully selected team of top-tier instructors guide you through classes designed to build strength, artistry, control, and confidence— anytime, anywhere. Studio Strong offers a wide range of classes that support the full skater experience, including: -Dance styles and techniques to improve musicality, line, and expression -Strength and conditioning to enhance power, stability, and injury prevention -Stretching and mobility to increase flexibility and recovery -Performance tips to elevate presence and mental focus -Meditation and mindset practices to support calm, confidence, and clarity With multiple class lengths and no equipment required, every class is designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule—at home, at the rink, or while traveling. Whether you’re a competitive skater, developing athlete, or coach supporting your team, Studio Strong helps you train smarter beyond the ice. Train anywhere. Move with purpose. Perform with strength. Studio Strong is off-ice training, redefined. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Studio Strong offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://studiostrongice.uscreen.io/terms -Privacy Policy: https://studiostrongice.uscreen.io/privacy

Screenshots

Above the Barre4 screens
Studio Strong.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Above the Barre at none against Studio Strong.'s 1. Studio Strong.'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Studio Strong. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Above the Barre asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Above the Barre ships an update every 11 months, Studio Strong. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Above the Barre versus Studio Strong.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbove the BarreStudio Strong.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbove the BarreStudio Strong LLC

In-app purchases

None

Above the Barre

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Studio Strong.

Subscriptions1
  • Studio Strong Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Above the Barre free?
Above the Barre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Strong. free?
Studio Strong. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Above the Barre or Studio Strong. have ads?
Neither Above the Barre nor Studio Strong. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Above the Barre or Studio Strong.?
Above the Barre ships an update every 11 months, and Studio Strong. monthly. Most recently, Above the Barre was updated on October 14, 2026 and Studio Strong. on October 4, 2026.

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