Comparison

Studio Pro Manager vs HotGlue

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

Head to head
About

Studio Pro Manager

This cloud-based studio management software helps owners streamline operations. It offers comprehensive tools for managing students, classes, tuition, attendance, and events. The platform aims to free up more time for users to focus on their core activities.

Highlights
  • Student tracking database
  • Class assignments and tracking
  • Tuition and financial management
  • Attendance tracking
  • Costume management
  • Auto phone caller solution
Features
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Studio Pro is the World's Best Studio management software. Studio owners can manage students, classes, recitals, events, teachers, attendance, tuition… all from the cloud. Let Studio Pro help you spend more time doing what you love. Key Features include: - Instant Balance and Tuition view - Complete Student Tracking Database - Unlimited Students - Family relationships for multi-student discounts - Full Tuition Management - Costume management - Class Assignments and Tracking - Class History and progression tracking - Instructor and Teacher Notes - Student Absence Tracking - Upload unlimited files and pictures for each student - Unlimited owner defined fields to track any information you desire - Costume Size management - Financial Transaction History - Auto Phone Caller solution to automatically call students/teachers for you. - And much more.

About

HotGlue

Features
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Manage your studio on the go. HotGlue is the mobile companion to the free HotGlue studio management platform for dance studios, cheer gyms, martial arts schools, gymnastics facilities, and more. Check schedules, track attendance, communicate with families, manage students and waivers, and stay on top of your business from anywhere. Parents and students can view class schedules, track progress, and stay connected with their studio.

Screenshots

Studio Pro Manager4 screens
HotGlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HotGlue at every 2 days against Studio Pro Manager's every 4 months. HotGlue also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Pro Manager ships an update every 4 months, HotGlue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Studio Pro Manager versus HotGlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Pro ManagerHotGlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio Pro, LLCHotGlue

In-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Manager

No in-app purchases

None

HotGlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Pro Manager free?
Studio Pro Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotGlue free?
HotGlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Studio Pro Manager or HotGlue have ads?
Neither Studio Pro Manager nor HotGlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Pro Manager or HotGlue?
Studio Pro Manager ships an update every 4 months, and HotGlue every 2 days. Most recently, Studio Pro Manager was updated on September 20, 2026 and HotGlue on September 12, 2026.

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