Comparison

Nexus Studios vs First Strength

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

Head to head

About

Nexus Studios

Features

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Download the Nexus Gym App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App, you can view class schedules and sign up for classes as well as view the studio’s location. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

About

First Strength

Features

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Download the First Strength app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.trainfirststrength.com to learn more.

Screenshots

Nexus Studios3 screens

First Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Strength at none against Nexus Studios's shown. Nexus Studios's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nexus Studios ships an update every 2 weeks, First Strength every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Nexus Studios versus First Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Nexus Studios	First Strength
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	126 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nexus Gym LLC	First Strength LLC

In-app purchases

None

Nexus Studios

No in-app purchases

None

First Strength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nexus Studios free?

Nexus Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is First Strength free?

First Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Nexus Studios or First Strength have ads?

Nexus Studios shows ads; First Strength does not.

Which is updated more often, Nexus Studios or First Strength?

Nexus Studios ships an update every 2 weeks, and First Strength every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nexus Studios was updated on October 16, 2026 and First Strength on October 16, 2026.