The Studio (MDR) vs Megaformer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Studio (MDR)
Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your phone. View schedules, sign up for sessions, and purchase class packages. Access location information and connect with social media pages.
- View class schedules
- Sign up for classes
- Buy class packages
- View location information
- Access social media links
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Download The Studio (MDR) App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, buy class packages, as well as view The Studio (MDR)'s location information. You can also click through to our Facebook and Twitter pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your phone by downloading this App today! Also be sure to check out our website at: www.theStudioMDR.com
Megaformer
This app offers a full-body workout experience focused on slow, controlled resistance training to elevate your heart rate. Seamlessly book classes, reserve spots for guests, select your preferred equipment, and check in for your sessions.
- Full body workout
- Slow and controlled resistance training
- Elevated heart rate
- Class booking
- Guest booking
- Equipment selection
- Check-in functionality
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The Megaformer workout is designed to deliver a full body workout. We focus on slow and controlled resistance training utilizing all of the major muscle groups in the body, keeping the heart-rate elevated for the entire workout! Use our personalized app to help you book your classes seamlessly. You can book classes, book your guest, pick your favorite mega, and check in all from this app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Megaformer at 100% against The Studio (MDR)'s 0%. Megaformer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). The Studio (MDR)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Megaformer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 305 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Studio (MDR)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Megaformer's.
The Studio (MDR) ships an update every 2 weeks, Megaformer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Studio (MDR) | Megaformer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (143 ratings) | 5.0 (305 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 | 305 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc. | THE MEGAFORMER STUDIO INC |
Customer experience
The Studio (MDR)
Megaformer
In-app purchases
The Studio (MDR)
No in-app purchases
Megaformer
No in-app purchases
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