Comparison

The Den DXB vs CRANK Studios

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

Head to head

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About

The Den DXB

Features

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Download the The Den 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!

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CRANK Studios

Features

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CRANK Studios is the official app for CRANK members in the UAE. Book your RIDE (indoor cycling) and SHAPE (strength) classes, pick your exact spot, and manage everything in one place. - Book & manage classes across all CRANK studios - Alserkal Avenue, Town Square and Abu Dhabi - Pick your spot on the interactive studio map - Track your stats, streaks and milestones; connect Whoop for recovery insights - Join challenges and earn rewards to redeem at the studio - Class reminders and updates via notifications - Preorder from the juice bar and buy class packs securely Not a member yet? Create your account in the app to get started. RIDE. SHAPE. Repeat.

Screenshots

The Den DXB3 screens

CRANK Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CRANK Studios at weekly against The Den DXB's every 3 weeks. 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

The Den DXB ships an update every 3 weeks, CRANK Studios weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

The Den DXB versus CRANK Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Den DXB	CRANK Studios
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	193 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	The Den Gym L.L.C	Crank Dubai

In-app purchases

None

The Den DXB

No in-app purchases

None

CRANK Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Den DXB free?

The Den DXB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CRANK Studios free?

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

Do The Den DXB or CRANK Studios have ads?

Neither The Den DXB nor CRANK Studios shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Den DXB or CRANK Studios?

The Den DXB ships an update every 3 weeks, and CRANK Studios weekly. Most recently, The Den DXB was updated on October 28, 2026 and CRANK Studios on October 20, 2026.