Formative vs CRANK Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formative
Access multiple UAE fitness brands like Wellfit and FitnGlam in one app. Book classes, manage personal training, and get club updates seamlessly. Stay connected with your fitness community and favorite clubs.
- Book classes and sessions
- Manage personal training
- Club news and events updates
- Access multiple fitness brands
- Stay updated with schedules
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Formative brings together the UAE’s most dynamic fitness brands — Wellfit, FitnGlam, The Platform Studios, and FITCODE — into a single, purpose-driven platform. Seamlessly book classes, manage personal training sessions, and stay up to date with your club — all in one app. Key Features: Book classes and sessions quickly and easily Manage personal training and coaching appointments Stay updated with club news, events, and schedules Access all your favourite clubs under one app
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 iOS requirement: Formative at 13.4 against CRANK Studios's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Formative ships an update every 8 days, CRANK Studios weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formative | CRANK Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scope Software Solutions LLC | Crank Dubai |
In-app purchases
Formative
No in-app purchases
CRANK Studios
No in-app purchases
