Comparison

Studio Defy vs Studio Thrive

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

Head to head

About

Studio Defy

Features

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The Studio Defy app makes it very easy for you to manage your Studio Defy account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with them. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.

About

Studio Thrive

Features

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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

Studio Defy4 screens

Studio Thrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Studio Thrive at every 3 weeks against Studio Defy's every 5 months. 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

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

Studio Defy ships an update every 5 months, Studio Thrive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Studio Defy versus Studio Thrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Studio Defy	Studio Thrive
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	55 MB	38 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Momence, Inc.	Studio Thrive Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Studio Defy

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Thrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Defy free?

Studio Defy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Studio Thrive free?

Studio Thrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Studio Defy or Studio Thrive have ads?

Neither Studio Defy nor Studio Thrive shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Studio Defy or Studio Thrive?

Studio Defy ships an update every 5 months, and Studio Thrive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Studio Defy was updated on September 29, 2026 and Studio Thrive on October 5, 2026.