GRIT Studios vs CRANK Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GRIT Studios
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GRIT is more than training. It’s people, music, sweat, and energy moving in one rhythm. It’s where effort meets good vibes — where everyone shows up to feel stronger, move better, and push a little further, together. Download the GRIT app to explore and book your favourite classes easily. Seamlessly manage bookings and waitlists, track memberships and class packages, stay informed about new studio openings and exclusive events.
CRANK Studios
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CRANK Studios is the official app for CRANK members in the UAE. Book your RIDE (indoor cycling) and SHAPE (strength) classes, pick your exact spot, and manage everything in one place. - Book & manage classes across all CRANK studios - Alserkal Avenue, Town Square and Abu Dhabi - Pick your spot on the interactive studio map - Track your stats, streaks and milestones; connect Whoop for recovery insights - Join challenges and earn rewards to redeem at the studio - Class reminders and updates via notifications - Preorder from the juice bar and buy class packs securely Not a member yet? Create your account in the app to get started. RIDE. SHAPE. Repeat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CRANK Studios at none against GRIT Studios's shown. CRANK Studios also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GRIT Studios ships an update every 3 months, CRANK Studios weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GRIT Studios | CRANK Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spotbee, Inc. | Crank Dubai |
In-app purchases
GRIT Studios
No in-app purchases
CRANK Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
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