Shimis vs CRANK Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shimis
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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!
CRANK Studios
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CRANK Studios is the official app for CRANK members in the UAE. Book your RIDE (indoor cycling) and SHAPE (strength) classes, pick your exact spot, and manage everything in one place. - Book & manage classes across all CRANK studios - Alserkal Avenue, Town Square and Abu Dhabi - Pick your spot on the interactive studio map - Track your stats, streaks and milestones; connect Whoop for recovery insights - Join challenges and earn rewards to redeem at the studio - Class reminders and updates via notifications - Preorder from the juice bar and buy class packs securely Not a member yet? Create your account in the app to get started. RIDE. SHAPE. Repeat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CRANK Studios at none against Shimis's shown. CRANK Studios also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shimis ships an update every 6 weeks, CRANK Studios weekly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Shimis | CRANK Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shimis Yoga LLC | Crank Dubai |
In-app purchases
Shimis
No in-app purchases
CRANK Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shimis free?
Is CRANK Studios free?
Do Shimis or CRANK Studios have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shimis or CRANK Studios?
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