Comparison

CORE40 vs Salon DNA SF

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

Head to head
About

CORE40

Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your mobile device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and access studio location information. Easily connect to social media pages.

Highlights
  • View class schedules
  • Sign up for classes
  • Studio location information
  • Social media links
  • Optimize class booking
Features
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Download the CORE40 App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. You can also click through to our Facebook and Twitter pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your mobile! Download this App today! Also be sure to check out our website at: www.core40.com

About

Salon DNA SF

Features
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Download the Salon DNA SF App today to plan and schedule your appointments! From this mobile App you can view schedules, book appointments, as well as view our location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of booking your appointments from your device! Download this App today!

Screenshots

CORE403 screens
Salon DNA SF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CORE40 at none against Salon DNA SF's shown. CORE40 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Salon DNA SF's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CORE40 ships an update every 5 weeks, Salon DNA SF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CORE40 versus Salon DNA SF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCORE40Salon DNA SF
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCORE40 StudiosDNA Capelle Still Plus, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CORE40

No in-app purchases

None

Salon DNA SF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CORE40 free?
CORE40 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salon DNA SF free?
Salon DNA SF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CORE40 or Salon DNA SF have ads?
Salon DNA SF shows ads; CORE40 does not.
Which is updated more often, CORE40 or Salon DNA SF?
CORE40 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Salon DNA SF every 5 months. Most recently, CORE40 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Salon DNA SF on October 30, 2026.

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