Comparison

FS8 vs Anchor and Core

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Book and schedule fitness classes
  • Join 30-day fitness programs
  • Track progress and set goals
  • Discover healthy recipes
  • Access educational wellness articles
  • Book in-studio body scans
Features
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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.

About

Anchor and Core

Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View and filter the class schedule to find the perfect fit for your routine. Manage your reservations and track upcoming classes to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Track upcoming classes
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FS83 screens
Anchor and Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor and Core at 5.0 against FS8's 4.1. FS8's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor and Core holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FS8 has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FS8 ships an update every 3 weeks, Anchor and Core every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FS8 versus Anchor and Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFS8Anchor and Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFS8Anchor & Core LLC

Customer experience

FS8

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Anchor and Core

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FS8

No in-app purchases

None

Anchor and Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FS8 free?
FS8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor and Core free?
Anchor and Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FS8 or Anchor and Core?
Anchor and Core is rated higher. FS8 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Anchor and Core averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FS8 or Anchor and Core have ads?
Neither FS8 nor Anchor and Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FS8 or Anchor and Core?
FS8 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anchor and Core every 2 weeks. Most recently, FS8 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Anchor and Core on October 6, 2026.

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