# The Handle Bar Virtual vs Studio78 Boston

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio78 Boston at none against The Handle Bar Virtual's 1. Studio78 Boston also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (122 vs 2). The Handle Bar Virtual's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Handle Bar Virtual sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $229.00 per month. Studio78 Boston asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Handle Bar Virtual against 5.0 for Studio78 Boston. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio78 Boston has 122 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Handle Bar Virtual ships an update every 18 months, Studio78 Boston every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Handle Bar Virtual | Studio78 Boston |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-handle-bar-virtual/id6474221015/reviews) | [5.0 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio78-boston/id6742673942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **122** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Handle Bar Management Co LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721083031) | [Studio78 by Hailey Hoffman LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799341968) |

## What reviewers say

### The Handle Bar Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-handle-bar-virtual/id6474221015)

Experience transformative workouts with signature cycling, strength, and sculpting classes. Enjoy music-synced cardio, mat-based toning, and heated infrared sessions. Classes range from 45-60 minutes and are suitable for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Signature cycling classes, Mat-based strength training, Heated infrared sculpting, Vinyasa and pilates fusion, Music-synced cardio, Breathwork and meditation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $229.00 | per month |


### Studio78 Boston

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio78-boston/id6742673942)

Browse class schedules, purchase class packs and memberships, and manage your fitness reservations. Stay organized and committed to your goals with easy booking and tracking.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Handle Bar Virtual free?

The Handle Bar Virtual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Studio78 Boston free?

Studio78 Boston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Handle Bar Virtual or Studio78 Boston?

The Handle Bar Virtual and Studio78 Boston are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 122 ratings respectively.

### Do The Handle Bar Virtual or Studio78 Boston have ads?

Neither The Handle Bar Virtual nor Studio78 Boston shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Handle Bar Virtual or Studio78 Boston?

The Handle Bar Virtual ships an update every 18 months, and Studio78 Boston every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Handle Bar Virtual was updated on October 24, 2026 and Studio78 Boston on October 30, 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.*