The Grind MPLS vs VERB Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Grind MPLS
This app connects you to a premium indoor cycling, sculpt, and stretch studio. It offers group fitness classes with a focus on endurance, strength, and flexibility. Some classes feature infrared heaters to enhance your training experience.
- Book indoor cycle classes
- Schedule sculpt workouts
- Reserve stretch sessions
- Group fitness class finder
- Infrared heater enabled classes
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The Grind MPLS is a premium indoor cycle, sculpt, and stretch studio located in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. Having two studios in their space allows for a strong focus on endurance, strength, and flexibility training in a group setting. Some of the classes will have added infrared heaters to deepen one's fitness levels and goals in a natural setting.
VERB Studios
Manage your fitness journey with this app. Access class schedules, purchase credits, book sessions, and view your account details. Learn more on the developer's website.
- Access fitness schedule
- Purchase credits
- Book classes
- View account details
- Manage fitness experience
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Download the VERB Studios app to manage your fitness experience: access the schedule, purchase credits, book classes, view your account + more. Visit verb-studios.com to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: The Grind MPLS at free against VERB Studios's ad-supported. The Grind MPLS also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Grind MPLS against 5.0 for VERB Studios. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 27 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Grind MPLS | VERB Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (126 ratings) | 5.0 (27 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Grind Cycle Sculpt Stretch | Verb Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
The Grind MPLS
VERB Studios
In-app purchases
The Grind MPLS
No in-app purchases
VERB Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Grind MPLS free?
Is VERB Studios free?
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Do The Grind MPLS or VERB Studios have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Grind MPLS or VERB Studios?
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