Comparison

PLATFORM Studios vs CRANK Studios

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

Head to head
About

PLATFORM Studios

Features
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Booking, tracking, progress, your whole PLATFORM routine, now in one app. Because we take your gains as seriously as you do. FAST, RELIABLE BOOKING Fast bookings, zero fuss. Just your class, confirmed. 12 DISCIPLINES, ZERO DECISION FATIGUE RIDE, Reformer, STRENGTH, Barre and everything in between, all living in one app (your mood picks the class now, not your memory). BUILT-IN BRAGGING RIGHTS Track your streaks, hits, and wins. All the ways you've shown up (and crushed it). FULL ACCOUNT CONTROL Book, cancel, reschedule, or tweak your plan without asking anyone. MORE CONFIDENCE, LESS "UGH" Real-time updates mean fewer surprises and no panic-booking. SYNC NOW, OBSESS LATER Connect your favourite fitness devices for a fuller, more accurate picture of every session. CLIMB THE RANKS Every session moves you up a tier. Rise through PLATFORM's fitness tiers and enjoy perks along the way, from merch to exclusive partner discounts, with even more waiting for you the more consistent you get.

About

CRANK Studios

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PLATFORM Studios3 screens
CRANK Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

PLATFORM Studios and CRANK Studios are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PLATFORM Studios versus CRANK Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLATFORM StudiosCRANK Studios
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARADA DEVELOPMENTS LLCCrank Dubai

In-app purchases

None

PLATFORM Studios

No in-app purchases

None

CRANK Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLATFORM Studios free?
PLATFORM Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRANK Studios free?
CRANK Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PLATFORM Studios or CRANK Studios have ads?
Neither PLATFORM Studios nor CRANK Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLATFORM Studios or CRANK Studios?
PLATFORM Studios ships an update weekly, and CRANK Studios weekly. Most recently, PLATFORM Studios was updated on October 31, 2026 and CRANK Studios on October 31, 2026.

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