Comparison

Walla App vs Studio in the Heights

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Studio in the Heights

Features
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Experience Studio in the Heights all-in-one app, your mobile connection to our strength, cardio, and yoga classes in Washington Heights, NYC! Download our app today for easy access to our schedule, book classes, manage your account, view promotions and events, get studio updates, and more. Discover how Studio in the Heights can help you achieve your goals, no matter where you are in your fitness and wellness journey.

Screenshots

Walla App4 screens
Studio in the Heights4 screens

Verdict

The call

Walla App and Studio in the Heights are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walla App ships an update every 2 weeks, Studio in the Heights every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Walla App versus Studio in the Heights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalla AppStudio in the Heights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalla Software, Inc.Studio in the Heights

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

Studio in the Heights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Walla App

No in-app purchases

None

Studio in the Heights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walla App free?
Walla App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio in the Heights free?
Studio in the Heights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Walla App or Studio in the Heights have ads?
Neither Walla App nor Studio in the Heights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walla App or Studio in the Heights?
Walla App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Studio in the Heights every 3 weeks. Most recently, Walla App was updated on October 25, 2026 and Studio in the Heights on October 8, 2026.

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