Comparison

Scenic Loops vs SkyCycle

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

Head to head
About

Scenic Loops

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Turn your screen into living art with Scenic Loops for Apple TV! Download today to choose from nine breathtaking scenes of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and mountain vistas that will transport you to a peaceful, calm sanctuary. By using HD video loops, Scenic Loops doesn't use any bandwidth, so you can feel comfortable leaving it running as long as you like. Enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of water, wind, and wildlife! Scenic Loops is perfect for - Waiting rooms (doctor's offices, dentist offices, etc.) - Office reception areas - Exercise, yoga, meditation, or relaxation areas - Natural environmental "white noise" for productive work environments - Any TV that would look better with a beautiful view than sitting black on a wall Other scenery apps on the App Store show videos from the cloud, which means they have to stream or download videos when watching them. Because Scenic Loops is under the 200MB limit for app local storage, you can use Scenic Loops stress-free, knowing you won't be clogging up your network or using any bandwidth. All source video was professionally shot in stunning 4K on iPhone 6s Plus phones in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Utah and at Bryce Canyon National Park, specifically for Scenic Loops. Recently added: Now you can show a simple, sleek, stylish clock on any scene. Clock style, placement, and size was carefully crafted to perfectly match the serenity of every vista.

About

SkyCycle

Experience a unique 45-minute outdoor cycling class with advanced technology. Reserve your spot, manage your membership, and enjoy rides suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Reserve cycling classes
  • Purchase memberships
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • 45-minute rides
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
Features
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SkyCycle is a premium outdoor cycling studio featuring state-of-the-art technology to deliver a 45 minute ride like no other. Download the app to reserve your classes, purchase your membership and more. SkyCycle classes are available for all fitness levels.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SkyCycle at Free against Scenic Loops's $0.99. Scenic Loops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, 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

SkyCycle is free to download; Scenic Loops costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scenic Loops versus SkyCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScenic LoopsSkyCycle
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Geekness LLCSkyCycle

In-app purchases

None

Scenic Loops

No in-app purchases

None

SkyCycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scenic Loops free?
Scenic Loops costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyCycle free?
SkyCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scenic Loops or SkyCycle have ads?
SkyCycle shows ads; Scenic Loops does not.
Which is updated more often, Scenic Loops or SkyCycle?
Scenic Loops ships an update monthly, and SkyCycle monthly. Most recently, Scenic Loops was updated on November 2, 2026 and SkyCycle on November 3, 2026.

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