Walla App vs Velovate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walla App
Access your studio's fitness classes, plans, and announcements. Book workouts, track progress, and discover new fitness experiences with intuitive browsing and personalized filters. Stay connected with your studio community.
- Book and buy classes and plans
- Filter workouts by category, instructor, and location
- Track fitness accomplishments and progress
- Receive studio announcements and event updates
- Compare studio plans and prices
- Secure in-app purchases
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NOTE: You must have a Walla account issued by your studio to use this app. Sign in to your Walla account and get total access to your favorite studio on the Walla platform. Featuring a modern design with intuitive browsing, easily discover the exact fitness experiences you want—without any extra distractions. Buy and book classes and plans, filter to find your next workout, track your accomplishments, and stay in touch with studio announcements. Instantly Book Classes Easily filter your studio schedule by preferred location, fitness category, class type, and instructor so you can find your next workout in seconds! Plus, all filter preferences and favorites automatically save, saving you time on future class bookings. Discover Class Plans That Work for You Unlimited membership or a virtual-only pass? Quickly compare studio plans and prices that work for your wallet and wellness goals—and securely make purchases and payments all in one place. Track Your Progress and Celebrate Your Milestones Whether it's your first yoga class or your fifth workout this week, see what you've accomplished, keep track of your progress, and give yourself a virtual high-five! Stay In Touch With Studio News and Announcements Be in the know without checking your email inbox (or another app). Get access to real-time studio community updates, including events, promotions, donation-based classes, and competitions. Download the Walla app and sign in to your account to access your information, from event announcements and class history to next Tuesday's yoga flow. The Walla app is currently available in the U.S. only.
Velovate
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Ride Together. Raise Together. Velovate is the all-in-one platform for cycling teams -- the clubs, corporate squads, and charity ride teams who train together and show up for each other. Whether you're training for your next race, organizing group rides, or riding for a cause that matters, Velovate brings your cycling community together. KEY FEATURES Team Management - Create or join cycling teams with friends, clubs, or colleagues - Organize and manage team hierarchies for clubs and organizations - Coordinate group rides and training sessions - Track team performance and collective mileage - Share updates and communicate with teammates Ride Tracking & GPS - Real-time GPS tracking for all your rides - Detailed ride statistics: distance, speed, elevation, and more - Live location sharing for safety during group rides - Route planning and discovery - Full activity history with per-ride stats and maps - Connect Strava and Ride with GPS to sync activities and routes Community & Events - Share ride summaries and live tracking links with your team - Event coordination and calendar - Team chat and messaging - Discover local rides and cycling events FOR INDIVIDUAL RIDERS Track your progress, discover new routes, and connect with local cycling communities. Every ride is logged with full stats, so you can see how your season is going. FOR TEAM LEADERS Manage your roster, organize rides, track collective mileage, and keep everyone pulling in the same direction. Everything you need to build a thriving cycling community. FOR CHARITY RIDE TEAMS Keep your event squad organized in one place: a shared roster, group-ride scheduling, team chat, and collective mileage for everyone riding your cause's event. SAFETY FIRST - Live location sharing with emergency contacts - Safety alerts during rides - Weather conditions and route warnings - One-tap SOS that alerts your emergency contact and ride captains WHY VELOVATE? We believe cycling is more than just a sport -- it's a community. Velovate combines the tracking and performance features you need with the team and social tools that make cycling meaningful. Whether you're riding solo or with a team, training for a century or commuting to work, Velovate helps you ride with purpose. GETTING STARTED 1. Download Velovate and create your account 2. Join an existing team or create your own 3. Start tracking rides and connecting with teammates 4. Coordinate group rides and team events together 5. Chat with your team and follow their rides Velovate integrates with popular fitness platforms and supports all types of cycling: road biking, mountain biking, gravel riding, commuting, and more. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Walla App at none against Velovate's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walla App | Velovate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walla Software, Inc. | Sassy Dog Enterprises LLC |
Bugs and requests
Walla App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Favorite studio not working as expected
- Add to calendar feature not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance and loading times
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'Next Refresh' date for annual memberships
- Improve calendar integration and sync
- Allow users to connect with friends and instructors
- Provide more filtering and sorting options
Velovate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Walla App
No in-app purchases
Velovate
No in-app purchases









