# Forth Studio Chicago vs Tranqui

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forth Studio Chicago at none against Tranqui's 2. Forth Studio Chicago also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Tranqui's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tranqui sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Forth Studio Chicago asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forth Studio Chicago against 5.0 for Tranqui. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forth Studio Chicago has 75 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Forth Studio Chicago ships an update every 3 weeks, Tranqui every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forth Studio Chicago | Tranqui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forth-studio-chicago/id6736718580/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tranqui/id6757940287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forth Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773185807) | [PixelForge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869797778) |

## What reviewers say

### Forth Studio Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forth-studio-chicago/id6736718580)

Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule, filter by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, View class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tranqui

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tranqui/id6757940287)

This app helps you find balance and center your energy rather than pushing for extreme optimization. It tracks your energy levels, offers guided breathing exercises, and sets gentle daily intentions. Designed with self-compassion in mind, it prioritizes your well-being over performance metrics.

**Highlights:** Energy balance tracking (0-100 gauge), Guided breathing exercises, Gentle daily intentions, Calm mode for pure mindfulness, Privacy-focused, no account or cloud storage, Self-compassion design philosophy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tranqui Full | $6.99 | per month |
| Tranqui Full | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forth Studio Chicago free?

Forth Studio Chicago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tranqui free?

Tranqui is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forth Studio Chicago or Tranqui?

Forth Studio Chicago and Tranqui are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 75 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Forth Studio Chicago or Tranqui have ads?

Neither Forth Studio Chicago nor Tranqui shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forth Studio Chicago or Tranqui?

Forth Studio Chicago ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tranqui every 4 days. Most recently, Forth Studio Chicago was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tranqui on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*