Comparison

Barre Effect DXB vs Shimis

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

Head to head

About

Barre Effect DXB

Features

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Download the Barre Effect App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

About

Shimis

Features

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Download the Shimis App today to plan and schedule your yoga classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

Screenshots

Barre Effect DXB3 screens

Shimis3 screens

Verdict

The call

Barre Effect DXB and Shimis are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Barre Effect DXB versus Shimis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Barre Effect DXB	Shimis
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 6 weeks
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	127 MB	129 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Barre Effect	Shimis Yoga LLC

In-app purchases

None

Barre Effect DXB

No in-app purchases

None

Shimis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barre Effect DXB free?

Barre Effect DXB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Shimis free?

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

Do Barre Effect DXB or Shimis have ads?

Both Barre Effect DXB and Shimis show ads.

Which is updated more often, Barre Effect DXB or Shimis?

Barre Effect DXB ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shimis every 6 weeks. Most recently, Barre Effect DXB was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shimis on October 20, 2026.