ROC Studio vs Start My Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROC Studio
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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.
Start My Protocol
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ROC Studio | Start My Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roc Studio Collective LTD | Protocol Fitness Technologies |
In-app purchases
ROC Studio
No in-app purchases
Start My Protocol
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ROC Studio free?
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Do ROC Studio or Start My Protocol have ads?
Which is updated more often, ROC Studio or Start My Protocol?
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