Comparison

L3 Method vs Studio Era

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

Head to head
About

L3 Method

This app offers personalized workouts based on your current mood and fitness goals. It features a variety of exercises, guided meditations, and progress tracking, all curated by a certified master trainer. Access content across multiple devices and join a supportive fitness community.

Highlights
  • Mood-based workout selection
  • Guided meditations for various goals
  • Full demo videos for exercises
  • Progress tracking
  • Cross-device access
  • Fitness community access
Features
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Introducing the World's First Mood-Based Workout App! Here you can choose your workout by mood and goal. All workouts, meditations and warm ups created, curated and recorded by Certified Master Trainer Lian Price. Features include: – Free Trial – 75 workouts to choose from across 7 mood verticals – Timer, rep count, sequencing and full easy-to-follow demo videos for each exercise – All workouts tied to current pop culture references to imbue emotion – Pro warm up and stretching video included – Guided meditations to support with weight loss, self-confidence, building abs and more – Workout at home, at the gym or outside – Different ranges of equipment to accommodate all set-ups – You choose the location, duration, mood and goal of each workout – In-app progress tracking – Unlimited access across all devices, including your smart phone, tablet and desktop – 24/7 access to the Exquiset fitness community: ask questions, share your progress and cheer others on! (You know, if you're in the mood) All moods are welcome here! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of L3 Method is free of charge. Should you use L3 Method to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Studio Era

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
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Get ready for your fitness goals to become your reality with fast and efficient follow-along home workouts designed to fit into your busy schedule. We'll personalise your calorie and macro targets to supercharge your progress. Say goodbye to sluggish cooking - our quick and easy recipes will keep you fuelled up. Plus, logging your food will be a breeze with our convenient and effortless tools. Say hello to a fitter, healthier you in no time! Workout Types HIIT Pilates Strength Training HIIT Cardio Pilates Boxing Key Features On-demand workout library - choose workout style, duration, equipment & body part target Awesome home-workout plans to take out all of the guesswork Simple, delicious recipes that make nutrition easy Tracking - Calorie, Marcos, Steps, Hydration Powerful analytics for tracking your progress Weekly check-ins Fitness wearable integration No More ‘Hoping-And-Praying’. The Power is in the Platform. ​​ Note regarding Apple Health: The app integrates with Apple Health to show your daily activity - distance, steps, active energy, and flights to help you better achieve your goals. Studio Era app also uses Apple Health to track energy burned and heart rate during a workout session, if an Apple Watch is used. Workout metrics are shared with the coach to better design your workouts. DISCLAIMER: Users should seek a doctor’s advice before using this app and making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

L3 Method4 screens
Studio Era4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Studio Era at none against L3 Method's shown. Studio Era also leads on ratings volume (503 vs 37) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). L3 Method's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. L3 Method sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Studio Era sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

L3 Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Era has 503 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of L3 Method's written reviews are positive against 82% of Studio Era's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

L3 Method ships an update every 3 weeks, Studio Era every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
L3 Method versus Studio Era: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterL3 MethodStudio Era
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (37 ratings) — better4.6 (503 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.6% of reviews
Number of ratings37503 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB134 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLian PriceMadelaine Rascan

Customer experience

L3 Method

All ratings37 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Studio Era

All ratings503 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

L3 Method

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.001 Month
  • 6–Month Discount7 Days trial$44.006 Months
  • L3 VIP$47.001 Month
One-time1
  • L3 Method VIP Workouts$77.00
9 purchases

Studio Era

Subscriptions5
  • Studio Era - Monthly7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Total Transform - Monthly7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Studio Era - Quarterly7 Days trial$69.003 Months
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  • Studio Era - Yearly7 Days trial$229.001 Year
  • Total Transform - Yearly7 Days trial$229.001 Year
One-time4
  • Tone & Tighten Program$79.00
  • Beginner Sculpt Program$79.00
  • Fat Loss Over Forty Program$79.00
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  • Booty Pump Program$79.00

Questions

Is L3 Method free?
L3 Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studio Era free?
Studio Era is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, L3 Method or Studio Era?
L3 Method is rated higher. L3 Method averages 5.0 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Studio Era averages 4.6 from 503 ratings.
Do L3 Method or Studio Era have ads?
L3 Method shows ads; Studio Era does not.
Which is updated more often, L3 Method or Studio Era?
L3 Method ships an update every 3 weeks, and Studio Era every 5 weeks. Most recently, L3 Method was updated on October 8, 2026 and Studio Era on October 12, 2026.

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