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Yoga Studio Client Mobile App Comparison
Your clients will interact with your yoga studio software primarily through a mobile app. The quality of that experience — booking, purchasing, check-in, and virtual classes — directly impacts retention and satisfaction. Here's how every major platform's client app stacks up.
Branded vs. Generic App: Why It Matters
A branded app shows your studio's name, logo, and colors in the App Store. Clients download "Sunrise Yoga Studio" and see your brand every time they open it.
A generic platform app (like the consumer Mindbody app) has all studios sharing one app. Clients see your studio within Mindbody's interface — but they're also shown competitors near them. Mindbody charges an extra $99–199/month for a white-labeled branded version.
| Platform | iOS Rating | Branded? | Included? | Add-on Cost | Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glofox | 4.7★ | Included | |||
| WellnessLiving | 4.4★ | Included | |||
| Momence | 4.5★ | Included | |||
| Mindbody | 3.8★ | Add-on | $99–199/month extra | With add-on | |
| Zen Planner | 4.2★ | Included | |||
| Vagaro | 4.3★ | Add-on | $10–49/month extra |
App Deep Dives
Glofox
Best-in-class client app. Highest App Store ratings, polished UI, and consistent branding across multi-location studios. The app experience is often cited as a reason studios choose Glofox.
WellnessLiving
Strong branded app included in base price. Good ratings, full booking and payment functionality. Virtual class access built in. The app's inclusion without extra fees is a major advantage over Mindbody.
Momence
Modern, beautifully designed app with excellent virtual class experience. The app's streaming integration is seamless — clients join live or on-demand classes directly from the app.
Mindbody
Mindbody's branded app costs $99–199/month extra on top of your subscription. The generic Mindbody consumer app is well-known but not branded to your studio. App Store ratings have declined — the 3.8★ iOS rating reflects an aging UX.
Zen Planner
Reliable branded app included in all plans. Good ratings and functional booking experience. Lacks virtual class streaming support.
Vagaro
Vagaro's branded app is an add-on but priced affordably ($10–49/month depending on plan). The generic Vagaro consumer app is available for free. App ratings are solid.
Client App Verdict
Glofox has the best-rated client app in the market. WellnessLiving and Momence follow closely with strong apps included in base pricing. Mindbody's client app has declined in quality and costs extra to brand — this is one of the most concrete reasons yoga studios are switching away from Mindbody. Vagaro's add-on app pricing is reasonable. Zen Planner's app is solid but lacks virtual class support.