Comparison

Huggers vs Malibu Studios

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

Head to head
About

Huggers

This app offers tools and lessons to manage anxiety and panic attacks. It features guided exercises, mindful journaling, and an AI companion for support. Collect adorable characters and track your progress towards emotional well-being.

Highlights
  • 20 anxiety lessons
  • Panic attack management tools
  • Guided breathing and visualization
  • AI companion support
  • Mindful journaling
  • Calming activities and character collection
Features
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Huggers helps you calm anxiety and ease panic attacks right when they hit, and with tools to build lasting calm over time. Learn what drives your anxiety through 20+ expert-designed lessons, find instant relief with guided breathing and grounding tools, and unlock adorable Huggers that celebrate every step of your progress. I didn't build Huggers for myself. I built it for someone I love, who fought anxiety and panic attacks for years. Nothing we found truly helped her day to day, so I made it myself: a gentle place holding everything that helped her feel safe again. If it brings you even a little of that calm, it's doing exactly what I hoped. You're not alone in this. Etienne, founder INSTANT CALM: YOUR PANIC BUTTON When panic strikes, one tap starts a guided exercise to bring your heart rate down and your feet back on the ground. Relief in the moment, when you need it most. 20+ ANXIETY LESSONS Understand where anxiety comes from, why panic attacks happen, and the practical techniques that reduce them over time. BREATHE & VISUALIZE Expert-designed breathing exercises and calming visualizations to lower stress daily, not just in emergencies. JOURNAL Track your moods, spot your triggers, and reflect with guided prompts built for self-discovery. COLLECT YOUR HUGGERS Healing shouldn't feel like homework. Complete calming activities to earn new Huggers and watch your world grow — a little joy on the hard days. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how far you've come, week by week. HUGGERS PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock all 20+ lessons, the full exercise and tools library, unlimited journaling, and every Hugger in the collection. Download Huggers and take the first step toward calmer days. Subscription Pricing and Terms Huggers Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription: $9.99 per month, or $59.99 per year with a 7-day free trial. Pricing may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aged-mass-bcf.notion.site/Privacy-policy-Huggers-167c888602028036a9fac7990725b994?pvs=4

About

Malibu Studios

Features
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Experience Malibu Pilates anytime, anywhere with our official Malibu App — your all-in-one platform for booking classes, managing your schedule, and staying connected to your wellness journey. At Malibu, every detail of your experience matters. Our serene, coastal-inspired environment and state-of-the-art equipment are designed to elevate your mind, body, and movement — and now, our app brings that same experience right to your phone. Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned mover, our app makes it easy to: • Browse and book classes suited to all levels • Access specialised sessions focused on flexibility, posture, and balance • Join dedicated classes tailored for men, over-50s, and corporate wellness groups • Manage your bookings, payments, and waitlists in one place • Receive real-time updates, notifications, and studio news • Track your visit history and progress over time The Malibu App helps you stay consistent, connected, and in control of your wellness experience — wherever you are. Download today and make your movement practice seamless, simple, and inspiring.

Screenshots

Huggers4 screens
Malibu Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malibu Studios at none against Huggers's 2. Malibu Studios also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 16.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Huggers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Malibu Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Huggers versus Malibu Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuggersMalibu Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtienne DupuisMalibu Studios

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Huggers

Subscriptions2
  • Huggers Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Malibu Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Huggers free?
Huggers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Malibu Studios free?
Malibu Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Huggers or Malibu Studios have ads?
Neither Huggers nor Malibu Studios shows ads.

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