Comparison

The Studio (MDR) vs a.lign

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

Head to head
About

The Studio (MDR)

Plan and schedule your fitness classes directly from your phone. View schedules, sign up for sessions, and purchase class packages with ease. Access location information and connect with social media pages.

Highlights
  • View class schedules
  • Sign up for classes
  • Buy class packages
  • View location information
  • Connect to social media
Features
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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

About

a.lign

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter classes by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Track upcoming classes
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options. -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

The Studio (MDR)3 screens
a.lign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: a.lign at 5.0 against The Studio (MDR)'s 4.5. The Studio (MDR)'s advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

a.lign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Studio (MDR) has 143 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Studio (MDR) versus a.lign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Studio (MDR)a.lign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (143 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings143 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilates Pro Marina Del Rey, Inc.a.lign body Inc.

Customer experience

The Studio (MDR)

All ratings143 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

a.lign

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Studio (MDR)

No in-app purchases

None

a.lign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Studio (MDR) free?
The Studio (MDR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is a.lign free?
a.lign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Studio (MDR) or a.lign?
a.lign is rated higher. The Studio (MDR) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while a.lign averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do The Studio (MDR) or a.lign have ads?
Neither The Studio (MDR) nor a.lign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Studio (MDR) or a.lign?
The Studio (MDR) ships an update every 3 weeks, and a.lign every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Studio (MDR) was updated on November 13, 2026 and a.lign on November 9, 2026.

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