Comparison

ROC Studio vs Start My Protocol

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

Head to head
About

ROC Studio

Features
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Download the ROC Studio app — your gateway to the pilates burn you’ll brag about. This is your all-access pass to book Reformer and Mat Pilates classes that hit — every time. From your phone, you can: View the latest class schedule, book your favorite classes, manage your bookings with ease, and check out our studio location and info. We’re here to make it easy for you to plan your week, reserve your reformer/mat, and stay in the loop — so all you have to do is show up and show out. Our classes are built to deliver: curated formats, instructors that push you further, juicy playlists and programming that meets you where you are — whether you’re brand new or have been planking since 2012. This isn’t just a workout. It’s a movement. A moment. A shake you’ll want to come back for. Download now and get in on the obsession.

About

Start My Protocol

Features
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Start My Protocol connects coaches and clients in one powerful platform. For Clients: Stay connected with your coach, access your training and nutrition plans, track your progress, log check-ins, and message your coach directly. Everything you need to stay on track, in one app. For Coaches: Whether you're building your online coaching business or scaling to new heights, Protocol Fitness gives you everything in one place. Manage clients, track progress, deliver programs, and communicate seamlessly. If you don't have your own branded app yet, Protocol is your home base. What's Inside: - Direct messaging with your coach or clients - Program and workout delivery & tracking - Progress photos, check-ins & measurements - Client management dashboard for coaches - Notifications so nothing falls through the cracks - Clean, intuitive interface designed for fitness professionals

Screenshots

ROC Studio3 screens
Start My Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Start My Protocol at fortnightly against ROC Studio's every 5 months. ROC Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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

ROC Studio ships an update every 5 months, Start My Protocol fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ROC Studio versus Start My Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROC StudioStart My Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoc Studio Collective LTDProtocol Fitness Technologies

In-app purchases

None

ROC Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Start My Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROC Studio free?
ROC Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start My Protocol free?
Start My Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ROC Studio or Start My Protocol have ads?
Neither ROC Studio nor Start My Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROC Studio or Start My Protocol?
ROC Studio ships an update every 5 months, and Start My Protocol fortnightly. Most recently, ROC Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Start My Protocol on October 16, 2026.

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