# The Studio UV vs BIO3

The clearest difference is ads: BIO3 at none against The Studio UV's shown. BIO3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The Studio UV's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Studio UV against 5.0 for BIO3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Studio UV has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Studio UV ships an update every 3 weeks, BIO3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Studio UV | BIO3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-studio-uv/id6738851119/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio3/id6761016490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YogaWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782603579) | [Yashaswini Rajendra Bhat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887321102) |

## What reviewers say

### The Studio UV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-studio-uv/id6738851119)

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

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### BIO3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio3/id6761016490)

This app helps Dartmouth College BIO3 students track their mindfulness practice. Log meditation sessions, monitor progress, and view course leaderboard standings. It prioritizes user privacy with secure data storage and opt-in research participation.

**Highlights:** Log meditation sessions (duration, quality, stress), Track group practice participation, Monitor personal progress, View course leaderboard, Access mindfulness resources, Secure data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Studio UV free?

The Studio UV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BIO3 free?

BIO3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Studio UV or BIO3?

BIO3 is rated higher. The Studio UV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while BIO3 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Studio UV or BIO3 have ads?

The Studio UV shows ads; BIO3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Studio UV or BIO3?

The Studio UV ships an update every 3 weeks, and BIO3 every 2 days. Most recently, The Studio UV was updated on October 13, 2026 and BIO3 on October 16, 2026.

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