Comparison

8x8 Work vs Studio Expand Workspace

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

Head to head
About

8x8 Work

This app consolidates business communication tools into a single, user-friendly mobile interface. It offers secure voice calls, high-definition video meetings, and team chat functionalities to keep professionals connected and productive from any location.

Highlights
  • All-in-one business communications
  • Professional calls with privacy
  • Effortless HD video meetings
  • Smarter team messaging
  • Screen sharing and recording
  • Business texting
Features
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Work smarter. Wherever you are. The 8x8 Work app for iPhone puts your business communications in your pocket—secure voice calls, HD video meetings, and team chat, all in one beautifully streamlined app. Whether in back-to-back meetings or between coffee breaks, 8x8 Work keeps you seamlessly connected. From the first call to the final sign-off of the day, stay productive and professional, no matter where work takes you. Why iPhone users love 8x8 Work: +All-in-one business comms Make and receive business calls, start video meetings, and chat with teammates—all from one intuitive interface. +Professional calls, personal privacy Use your business number to call or text—without revealing your personal phone number. +Effortless video meetings Launch HD video meetings with a tap, record sessions, or go live on YouTube to reach a wider audience. +Smarter messaging Create public or private chat rooms, share files, @mention teammates, and see who’s available in real time. +Admin-approved IT teams get consistent control across locations—from corner offices to kitchen tables. Top features +HD audio and video calling from your iPhone +Instant meeting hosting with screen sharing and recording +Business texting and team chat with file sharing and presence +Customizable business hours and call handling +Reliable performance on Wi-Fi or cellular Ready to go? Requires an 8x8 X Series subscription. Need help? Visit 8x8 iOS Support: https://support.8x8.com/cloud-phone-service/voice/work-mobile

About

Studio Expand Workspace

This operations app centralizes studio data for boutique fitness businesses. It offers a role-based workspace for owners, managers, and staff to track performance, manage schedules, and facilitate team communication. The platform supports multi-location management with granular permissions and real-time notifications.

Highlights
  • Multi-location dashboard
  • Sales and retention tracking
  • Staff scheduling and management
  • Team chat and communication
  • Task and project boards
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Role-based access control
Features
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Studio Expand Workspace is the all-in-one operations app for boutique fitness studios. Built for owners, managers, and front-desk staff, it pulls your studio data into a single, role-based workspace so you can run one studio — or twenty — from your phone. One dashboard for every location See live performance for each studio: members count, sales activity, lost sheep follow-ups, and frozen-member trends — all updated automatically from your studio. Switch between locations with a tap. Sales activity & retention Track contact logs, lost sheep recovery, and frozen-member outreach in real time. Monthly goals, rollovers, and per-location targets keep your team focused on the numbers that matter. Staff scheduling Build weekly templates, publish hours, and manage time-off and coverage requests from one place. Staff get instant push notifications when shifts open up or coverage is requested. Team chat Direct messages and group chats keep your team in sync without switching apps. Tap a notification to jump straight into the thread. Tasks & boards Assign tasks to teammates, create custom kanban boards for projects, and review requests from your studios. Nothing slips through the cracks. Education & credits Track team training, manage education credits, and approve access requests — all from the app. Supplies & storage Log inventory, attach files to records, and keep documentation organized per location with built-in storage limits and audit logs. Built for multi-location Granular roles and permissions give each user access only to what they need. Admins manage agreements, location settings, default permissions, and reports across the entire portfolio. Why teams choose Studio Expand Workspace • Pulls data automatically from your studio — no double entry • Role-based access for owners, managers, and front-desk staff • Real-time push notifications for chats, coverage, and key events • Works across iPhone and iPad • Multi-location reporting in one tap

Screenshots

8x8 Work4 screens
Studio Expand Workspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Expand Workspace at 5.0 against 8x8 Work's 3.8. Studio Expand Workspace also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). 8x8 Work's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 2). On price, ads, 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

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

Studio Expand Workspace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8x8 Work has 8.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8x8 Work ships an update monthly, Studio Expand Workspace every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
8x8 Work versus Studio Expand Workspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8x8 WorkStudio Expand Workspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.7K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8x8, Inc.DVNV LLC

Customer experience

8x8 Work

All ratings8,654 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews571 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative41.0%

Studio Expand Workspace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

8x8 Work

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Expand Workspace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8x8 Work free?
8x8 Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Expand Workspace free?
Studio Expand Workspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8x8 Work or Studio Expand Workspace?
Studio Expand Workspace is rated higher. 8x8 Work averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Studio Expand Workspace averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 8x8 Work or Studio Expand Workspace have ads?
Neither 8x8 Work nor Studio Expand Workspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8x8 Work or Studio Expand Workspace?
8x8 Work ships an update monthly, and Studio Expand Workspace every 4 days. Most recently, 8x8 Work was updated on October 17, 2026 and Studio Expand Workspace on October 2, 2026.

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