# Built 180 Strong vs Studio Era

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Built 180 Strong at none against Studio Era's 9. Built 180 Strong also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). Studio Era's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 16) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studio Era sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Built 180 Strong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Built 180 Strong holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Era has 590 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Built 180 Strong ships an update every 6 weeks, Studio Era every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Built 180 Strong | Studio Era |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-180-strong/id6444422252/reviews)** | [4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-era/id6454721011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **590** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#93** |
| Size | 163 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Burgess Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654602464) | [Madelaine Rascan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699716897) |

## What reviewers say

### Built 180 Strong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-180-strong/id6444422252)

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey. Monitor workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements with coach guidance. Join communities for motivation and earn badges for achievements.

**Highlights:** Access training plans, Track workouts and meals, Monitor habits and measurements, Real-time coach messaging, Digital community support, Milestone badges, Wearable device integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Studio Era

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-era/id6454721011)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Achieve your fitness goals with efficient home workouts and personalized nutrition plans. This app offers a variety of workout styles, easy-to-follow recipes, and comprehensive tracking tools to support your health journey. Integrate with wearables for enhanced progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** On-demand workout library, Personalized calorie and macro targets, Quick and easy recipes, Food logging tools, Calorie, Macro, Step, and Hydration tracking, Fitness wearable integration, Weekly check-ins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Era - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Total Transform - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Studio Era - Quarterly | $69.00 | per 3 months |
| Studio Era - Yearly | $229.00 | per year |
| Total Transform - Yearly | $229.00 | per year |
| Tone & Tighten Program | $79.00 | one-time |
| Beginner Sculpt Program | $79.00 | one-time |
| Fat Loss Over Forty Program | $79.00 | one-time |
| Booty Pump Program | $79.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Built 180 Strong free?

Built 180 Strong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Studio Era free?

Studio Era is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Built 180 Strong or Studio Era?

Built 180 Strong is rated higher. Built 180 Strong averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Studio Era averages 4.6 from 590 ratings.

### Do Built 180 Strong or Studio Era have ads?

Neither Built 180 Strong nor Studio Era shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Built 180 Strong or Studio Era?

Built 180 Strong ships an update every 6 weeks, and Studio Era every 5 weeks. Most recently, Built 180 Strong was updated on October 24, 2026 and Studio Era on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*