Comparison

WellnessLiving Elevate vs Malibu Studios

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

Head to head
About

WellnessLiving Elevate

Manage your studio's classes, appointments, and business settings directly from your phone. Receive timely reminders and notifications for changes to upcoming events. Streamline your business operations with this intuitive mobile tool.

Highlights
  • Class management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Business settings control
  • Asset management
  • Reminders and notifications
Features
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Use the WellnessLiving Elevate Staff App to manage your studio. Manage your classes, appointments, assets and business settings right from your phone. Receive reminders and change notifications regarding upcoming classes and prebooked appointments. We make managing your business easy!

About

Malibu Studios

Features
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Experience Malibu Pilates anytime, anywhere with our official Malibu App — your all-in-one platform for booking classes, managing your schedule, and staying connected to your wellness journey. At Malibu, every detail of your experience matters. Our serene, coastal-inspired environment and state-of-the-art equipment are designed to elevate your mind, body, and movement — and now, our app brings that same experience right to your phone. Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned mover, our app makes it easy to: • Browse and book classes suited to all levels • Access specialised sessions focused on flexibility, posture, and balance • Join dedicated classes tailored for men, over-50s, and corporate wellness groups • Manage your bookings, payments, and waitlists in one place • Receive real-time updates, notifications, and studio news • Track your visit history and progress over time The Malibu App helps you stay consistent, connected, and in control of your wellness experience — wherever you are. Download today and make your movement practice seamless, simple, and inspiring.

Screenshots

WellnessLiving Elevate4 screens
Malibu Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

WellnessLiving Elevate and Malibu Studios are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WellnessLiving Elevate versus Malibu Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWellnessLiving ElevateMalibu Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (897 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings897 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellness Living Systems Inc.Malibu Studios

Bugs and requests

WellnessLiving Elevate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules not updating properly
  • Inability to see client notes
  • App crashing when checking class attendance
  • Appointments disappearing after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to add clients directly from class schedule
  • More functionality like the desktop version (e.g., sending welcome emails, modifying classes)
  • Improved calendar sync and visibility

Malibu Studios

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WellnessLiving Elevate

No in-app purchases

None

Malibu Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WellnessLiving Elevate free?
WellnessLiving Elevate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Malibu Studios free?
Malibu Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WellnessLiving Elevate or Malibu Studios have ads?
Neither WellnessLiving Elevate nor Malibu Studios shows ads.

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