FS8 vs The Lifting Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FS8
Book fitness classes, join programs, and track your progress. Discover healthy recipes and educational content to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Achieve your fitness goals with this comprehensive wellness companion.
- Book and schedule fitness classes
- Join 30-day wellness programs
- Track progress and set goals
- Discover healthy recipes
- Access educational articles
- Book in-studio body scans
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Cultivate strength in both body and mind with the new FS8 member app. • Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. • Join FS8 Programs, set goals, complete check-ins and share your results. • Discover delicious and easy to make recipes. BOOK CLASSES - Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. With our exclusive FS8 booking experience see all of our workout brands you know and love as well as exactly whether its a cardio, strength, recovery or hybrid day. You can also book an in-studio body scan, helping you to understand your body composition and personal fitness journey. JOIN FS8 30-DAY PROGRAMS - Designed to elevate your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Commit to consistency by participating in 20 classes in 30 days with a focus on the 8 scientifically-backed FS8 elements. The FS8 app extends your experience beyond the studio with weekly check-Ins and educational resources. DISCOVER RECIPES - Discover delicious recipes curated by world-class dietitians. Further your understanding about nutrition and wellbeing from industry experts through constantly updated articles. Achieve your health goals and cultivate strength in both mind and body.
The Lifting Studio
Easily purchase class packs and memberships, browse the class schedule, and manage your reservations. Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your fitness routine and stay committed to your goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage reservations
- Track upcoming classes
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Lifting Studio at 4.9 against FS8's 4.1. FS8's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
The Lifting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 37 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FS8 | The Lifting Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (23 ratings) | 4.9 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FS8 | The Lifting Lab LLC |
Customer experience
FS8
The Lifting Studio
In-app purchases
FS8
No in-app purchases
The Lifting Studio
No in-app purchases





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