# S vs Studio Pilara

The clearest difference is update cadence: Studio Pilara at every 2 months against S's every 31 months. Studio Pilara also leads on device support. S's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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.

S ships an update every 31 months, Studio Pilara every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S | Studio Pilara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VeHand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582457215) | [Yousef Ghadban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471721106) |

## What reviewers say

### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-catalog/id6473727556)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Studio Pilara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pilara/id6503715956)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S free?

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

### Is Studio Pilara free?

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

### Which is updated more often, S or Studio Pilara?

S ships an update every 31 months, and Studio Pilara every 2 months. Most recently, S was updated on November 4, 2026 and Studio Pilara on November 4, 2026.

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