Comparison

BLOC STUDIO vs Chia Studios

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

Head to head

About

BLOC STUDIO

Features

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Download the BLOC STUDIO 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.blocstudio.co.uk/ to learn more.

About

Chia Studios

Features

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Download the Chia Studios 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!

Screenshots

BLOC STUDIO4 screens

Chia Studios3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chia Studios at every 3 weeks against BLOC STUDIO's every 3 months. 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

BLOC STUDIO ships an update every 3 months, Chia Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

BLOC STUDIO versus Chia Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BLOC STUDIO	Chia Studios
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	190 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	BLOC STUDIO WELLNESS LIMITED	Chia Pilates Bradford LTD

In-app purchases

None

BLOC STUDIO

No in-app purchases

None

Chia Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLOC STUDIO free?

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

Is Chia Studios free?

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

Do BLOC STUDIO or Chia Studios have ads?

Neither BLOC STUDIO nor Chia Studios shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BLOC STUDIO or Chia Studios?

BLOC STUDIO ships an update every 3 months, and Chia Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, BLOC STUDIO was updated on September 17, 2026 and Chia Studios on September 20, 2026.