Comparison

Fill In Studio vs Insta

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

Head to head
About

Fill In Studio

This app helps fitness studios and gyms fill empty class spots by connecting them with local clients seeking last-minute bookings. Easily post classes, create discounted deals, and manage all your bookings and payments securely.

Highlights
  • Studio dashboard for bookings and revenue
  • Post classes with details and photos
  • Create flash deals for last-minute openings
  • Manage class bookings and attendee lists
  • Secure Stripe Connect payouts
  • Instant notifications for new bookings
Features
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Fill In Studio is the companion app for fitness studios and gyms on the Fill In platform. Post classes, manage bookings, create flash deals, and grow your business — all from your iPhone. THE FILL IN OPPORTUNITY Every empty spot in your class is lost revenue. Fill In connects you with a community of fitness enthusiasts actively looking for last-minute classes near them. When you have openings, they're ready to book. HOW IT WORKS 1. POST your classes with details, pricing, and photos 2. SET your "Fill In" price (discounted rate for last-minute bookings) 3. CREATE flash deals when you want to fill spots fast 4. WATCH bookings roll in from nearby fitness seekers Fill In handles everything — payments, notifications, and customer communication. You focus on delivering great workouts. KEY FEATURES • STUDIO DASHBOARD — See your bookings, revenue, and active deals at a glance • POST CLASSES — Create classes with descriptions, photos, pricing, and capacity • FLASH DEALS — Offer time-sensitive discounts to fill empty spots quickly • CLASS TEMPLATES — Save your recurring class types for one-tap posting • MANAGE BOOKINGS — View who's coming to each class • EDIT & CANCEL — Update class details or cancel with automatic attendee notifications • ANALYTICS — Track performance, popular classes, and earnings over time • STRIPE CONNECT — Secure, automated payouts directly to your bank account INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS When you post a class or flash deal, Fill In automatically notifies nearby fitness enthusiasts who have enabled alerts. Your class gets visibility exactly when it matters. STRIPE CONNECT PAYOUTS Fill In uses Stripe Connect for secure, reliable payments. After completing a quick onboarding process, you'll receive payouts directly to your bank account. Track your earnings in the app and on the Stripe dashboard. WHO IS FILL IN STUDIO FOR? • BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIOS looking to fill last-minute openings • YOGA & PILATES STUDIOS wanting to reach new clients • GYMS offering specialty classes • INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS who teach at multiple locations • FITNESS ENTREPRENEURS growing their client base SUPPORTED CLASS TYPES - Yoga (all styles) - Pilates (mat & reformer) - HIIT & Circuit Training - Barre - Indoor Cycling / Spin - CrossFit - Strength Training - Dance & Cardio - Boxing & Martial Arts - And more! SIMPLE PRICING Fill In takes a small platform fee only when you get paid. No monthly fees. No setup costs. No risk. GET STARTED 1. Download Fill In Studio 2. Create your studio profile 3. Complete Stripe Connect onboarding 4. Post your first class It takes just minutes to set up. Start reaching new clients today! Need help? Contact our studio support team: studios@getfillin.com Learn more at: getfillin.com/studios

About

Insta

Features
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Your business is already on Google Maps. Insta-Booked adds the missing step: a simple way for customers to choose a service, select an available time, and book an appointment online. Instead of calling, messaging, or waiting for a response, customers can book when they are ready. You receive the appointment instantly and can manage it from your phone. With Insta-Booked, you can: • Add online booking to your Google Business Profile • Let customers choose services and available times • Receive notifications when a new appointment is booked • View and manage upcoming appointments • Confirm or reschedule customers by text • Reduce calls, messages, and manual scheduling • Make booking easier for customers using Google Maps Insta-Booked is designed for salons, barbershops, beauty professionals, and other appointment-based businesses. Your customers can already find you on Google Maps. Now they can book you there too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Fill In Studio4 screens
Insta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fill In Studio at none against Insta's 1. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Insta sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month. Fill In Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Fill In Studio versus Insta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFill In StudioInsta
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFill In LLCJose Guerreiro

In-app purchases

None

Fill In Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Insta

Subscriptions1
  • Insta-booked subscription$30.001 Month

Questions

Is Fill In Studio free?
Fill In Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insta free?
Insta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fill In Studio or Insta have ads?
Neither Fill In Studio nor Insta shows ads.

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