Shape Buddy vs Iron Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape Buddy
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Losing weight is easier with a friend. Shape Buddy gives you a red panda buddy who lives on your home screen and gets happier every time you take care of yourself. Your buddy, your motivation Name your buddy, keep their hearts full and watch them cheer you on. Log a meal, a glass of water or a weigh-in and your buddy eats with you. Snap your meal Take a photo of your plate and AI recognizes the foods, portions, calories and macros. Check the result, adjust anything in a tap and log it. Barcode and nutrition label scanning are there too. 3 goals a day No endless checklists. Each day you get three small goals, like water, steps and calories. Hit all three for a Perfect Day. Drink more water, easily Log a glass, a bottle or your own amount in one tap and see how close you are to your daily goal. Meal plans Simple meal plans and recipes sorted by calories, so you always know what to eat next. Keep your streak Log something every day to grow your streak. Miss a day? A Streak Freeze has your back. Style your buddy Earn diamonds by sticking to your goals and spend them on hats, glasses, outfits and backgrounds. Track your progress Weight, calories and your streak, all in one place, with milestones along the way. Shape Buddy is not a medical device. Talk to your doctor before starting a weight loss plan.
Iron Studios
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Iron Studios "Re-Designed Pilates" Iron es un entrenamiento funcional de bajo impacto y alta intensidad inspirado en el Pilates Reformer, en el que combinarás: equilibrio, fuerza, cardio, resistencia y elasticidad llevando esta práctica al siguiente nivel. iFormer Room Podrás practicar hasta cinco clases diferentes sobre el Reformer, en cada una de ellas trabarás todo tu cuerpo. iMat Room Diferentes modalidades, estilos y clases con las que podrás completar tu entrenamiento de una forma innovadora sobre el mat. ---------- Iron Studios "Re-Designed Pilates" Iron is a low-impact and high-intensity functional workout inspired in Pilates Reformer. You'll combine: balance, strength, cardio, endurance, and flexibility, taking your workout to the next level. iFormer Room You will be able to practice up to five different classes on the Reformer, in each one you will work your entire body. iMat Room Different modalities, styles and classes that will allow you to complete your workout in an innovative way on the mat. Download the Iron Studios App today to plan and schedule your classes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iron Studios at none against Shape Buddy's 6. Shape Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shape Buddy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Iron Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shape Buddy ships an update fortnightly, Iron Studios every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape Buddy | Iron Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juicefast d.o.o. | IRON STUDIOS BARCELONA S.L. |
In-app purchases
Shape Buddy
- Juicefast Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Juicefast AI Monthly2 Months trial$12.991 Month
- Juicefast Premium (3 Months)14 Days trial$24.993 Months
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- Premium Yearly – 40% Off$41.991 Year
- Juicefast Premium (Yearly)14 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Juicefast AI Yearly2 Months trial$99.991 Year
Iron Studios
No in-app purchases








