# Bold Studios vs Slow Glow Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Bold Studios at none against Slow Glow Studio's shown. Bold Studios also leads on ratings volume (127 vs 38). Slow Glow Studio's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bold Studios against 5.0 for Slow Glow Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 38 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold Studios | Slow Glow Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-studios/id6446321687/reviews) | [5.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-glow-studio/id6480135276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bold (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677350792) | [Slow Burn Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738296957) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-studios/id6446321687)

Experience a 50-minute, low-impact, high-intensity full-body workout using the Megaformer machine. Expert instructors guide you through controlled resistance training for an effective fitness journey.

**Highlights:** 50-minute full-body workout, Low impact, high intensity, Megaformer machine training, Experienced instructors, Controlled resistance training

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slow Glow Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-glow-studio/id6480135276)

This app connects you to a high-intensity pilates studio offering 45-minute low-impact workouts on the XFORMER. Strengthen major muscle groups in a safe environment and join a supportive fitness community. Book classes and manage your account directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Book classes, View schedule, Manage account, High intensity pilates workouts, Low impact training, Community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold Studios free?

Bold Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slow Glow Studio free?

Slow Glow Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bold Studios or Slow Glow Studio?

Bold Studios and Slow Glow Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 127 and 38 ratings respectively.

### Do Bold Studios or Slow Glow Studio have ads?

Slow Glow Studio shows ads; Bold Studios does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bold Studios or Slow Glow Studio?

Bold Studios ships an update monthly, and Slow Glow Studio monthly. Most recently, Bold Studios was updated on October 13, 2026 and Slow Glow Studio on October 12, 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.*
