Comparison

Studio Companion Watch App vs FS8

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

Head to head
About

Studio Companion Watch App

Enhance your F45 workouts with real-time heart rate sync and workout summaries directly on your Apple Watch. Track calories, duration, and progress seamlessly with Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Live heart rate sync to LionHeart
  • Real-time zones, points, and heart rate
  • Logs calories, duration, and workout summaries
  • Apple Health integration
  • Workout tracking without extra straps
Features
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Boost your F45 Workouts with the Studio Companion Watch App! Download now and enjoy the comfort and convenience of your Apple Watch for all your F45 Workouts! Key Features • Live heart rate sync to LionHeart displays • Real-time zones, points, and heart rate on your Apple Watch • Logs calories, duration, and workout summaries to Apple Health • Links with F45 Training App (not all features available for Apple Watch users) Why F45 Members Love It • Simple: Use your Apple Watch for workout tracking, no uncomfortable straps or armbands! • Accurate: Precise heart rate and zone tracking • Complete: 360° progress with LionHeart Apple Health Integration • Workouts from the Studio Companion Watch App are saved to Apple Health • Workouts from the Watch App contribute to filling your daily activity rings! Requirements • Apple Watch Series 3+ • A Studio Hub device is required for in-studio connectivity to LionHeart User Support • For outstanding user support for the Studio Hub and the Studio Companion Watch App, contact the Studio Hub team directly at support@studiohub.app. • Please do not contact F45 Training support for Studio Hub or Apple Watch App support questions. Bred Ventures Inc Bred Ventures Inc. makes the Studio Hub and Studio Companion Watch App. We operate independently from F45 Training, and our company and products are not officially endorsed by F45 Training. Visit studiohub.app for more information. Terms: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/terms-of-use Privacy: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/privacy-policy References to F45 Training, the F45 Training App, and LionHeart are used with permission from F45 Training.

About

FS8

Book fitness classes, join programs, and track your progress. Discover healthy recipes and educational content to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Achieve your fitness goals with this comprehensive wellness companion.

Highlights
  • Book and schedule fitness classes
  • Join 30-day fitness programs
  • Track progress and set goals
  • Discover healthy recipes
  • Access educational wellness articles
  • Book in-studio body scans
Features
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Cultivate strength in both body and mind with the new FS8 member app. • Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. • Join FS8 Programs, set goals, complete check-ins and share your results. • Discover delicious and easy to make recipes. BOOK CLASSES - Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. With our exclusive FS8 booking experience see all of our workout brands you know and love as well as exactly whether its a cardio, strength, recovery or hybrid day. You can also book an in-studio body scan, helping you to understand your body composition and personal fitness journey. JOIN FS8 30-DAY PROGRAMS - Designed to elevate your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Commit to consistency by participating in 20 classes in 30 days with a focus on the 8 scientifically-backed FS8 elements. The FS8 app extends your experience beyond the studio with weekly check-Ins and educational resources. DISCOVER RECIPES - Discover delicious recipes curated by world-class dietitians. Further your understanding about nutrition and wellbeing from industry experts through constantly updated articles. Achieve your health goals and cultivate strength in both mind and body.

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Verdict

The call

Studio Companion Watch App and FS8 both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of FS8's written reviews are positive against 42% of Studio Companion Watch App's. Studio Companion Watch App's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Studio Companion Watch App against 4.0 for FS8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Studio Companion Watch App's written reviews are positive against 67% of FS8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Companion Watch App ships an update every 9 days, FS8 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Studio Companion Watch App versus FS8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Companion Watch AppFS8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.0 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings720 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF45 TRAINING PTY LTDFS8 Inc.

Customer experience

Studio Companion Watch App

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%

FS8

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Studio Companion Watch App

No in-app purchases

None

FS8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Companion Watch App free?
Studio Companion Watch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FS8 free?
FS8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Companion Watch App or FS8?
Studio Companion Watch App and FS8 are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 20 ratings respectively.
Do Studio Companion Watch App or FS8 have ads?
Neither Studio Companion Watch App nor FS8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Companion Watch App or FS8?
Studio Companion Watch App ships an update every 9 days, and FS8 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Studio Companion Watch App was updated on September 13, 2026 and FS8 on September 11, 2026.

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