Comparison

Esteem Active (EA) vs HLAB

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

Head to head
About

Esteem Active (EA)

Features
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EA (Esteem Active) is a premium movement and recovery studio offering Reformer Pilates, Spin and Hybrid training in a considered, modern space. Each class is intentionally designed to build strength, mobility and conditioning, with an emphasis on control, quality and long-term progression. Our coaches create a supportive environment where members are guided, challenged and encouraged to move well — at every stage. EA (Esteem Active) is evolving into a holistic wellness destination, with recovery offerings including infrared sauna and cold plunge, alongside plans to integrate allied health support. The EA (Esteem Active) app brings booking, progress tracking, video content, studio updates and member perks together in one seamless experience. Move with purpose. Train with intention. Recover well.

About

HLAB

Connect with your local fitness community, book classes, and manage your membership. This app helps you translate your gym performance into all aspects of your life.

Highlights
  • Find and join local gym community
  • Book favorite classes
  • Manage membership
  • Performance translation
Features
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At HLAB we always want more from our performance. We know that the way we approach our time in the gym will translate to the way we approach every aspect of our lives. - Download the HLAB Gym app to: - Find and join your local HLAB Gym and community - Book into your favourite class - Manage your membership

Screenshots

Esteem Active (EA)3 screens
HLAB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Esteem Active (EA) at every 6 days against HLAB's every 3 months. HLAB's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Esteem Active (EA) ships an update every 6 days, HLAB every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Esteem Active (EA) versus HLAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEsteem Active (EA)HLAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB77 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperA.C.N. 673 971 849 Pty LtdH LAB PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Esteem Active (EA)

No in-app purchases

None

HLAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Esteem Active (EA) free?
Esteem Active (EA) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HLAB free?
HLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Esteem Active (EA) or HLAB have ads?
Neither Esteem Active (EA) nor HLAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Esteem Active (EA) or HLAB?
Esteem Active (EA) ships an update every 6 days, and HLAB every 3 months. Most recently, Esteem Active (EA) was updated on September 13, 2026 and HLAB on September 15, 2026.

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