First Strength vs The_Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Strength
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Download the First Strength 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.trainfirststrength.com to learn more.
The_Studio
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Experience The Studio & EVOLVE by The Studio all-in-one app, your mobile connection to our boutique studios. Download our app today for easy access to class schedules, purchase packages, book classes, promotions, account management, studio updates, and more! Discover how The Studio & EVOLVE can help you achieve your health and fitness goals! Instantly filter our schedule based on your personal preferences, like location, class type, and instructor, to find the exact experiences you are looking for at The Studio & EVOLVE. Stay Connected! The Studio app isn't just for booking classes, but it’s your way to stay connected! You can always be the first to know about studio announcements, events, and exciting updates. Download our app now; we can’t wait to see you in classes at The Studio & EVOLVE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The_Studio at every 3 weeks against First Strength's every 6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Strength ships an update every 6 weeks, The_Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Strength | The_Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Strength LLC | CORE DYNAMICS, INC. |
In-app purchases
First Strength
No in-app purchases
The_Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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