Comparison

lululemon Studio vs CycleBar

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

Head to head
About

lululemon Studio

Access over 10,000 on-demand fitness classes, including exclusive Peloton content, through your lululemon Studio All-Access Membership. Stream workouts on your device or lululemon Studio Mirror, track your heart rate, and explore diverse class types.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ on-demand fitness classes
  • Exclusive Peloton content
  • Cardio, strength, yoga, and more
  • Heart rate tracking
  • Weekly new classes
  • Stream to lululemon Studio Mirror
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The lululemon Studio App is the centerpiece of your lululemon Studio All-Access Membership. Browse more than 10,000 fitness classes in the app and play them on your lululemon Studio Mirror. EXCLUSIVE PELOTON PARTNER: Peloton is now the exclusive digital fitness content provider for lululemon. As of November 1, lululemon Studio All-Access members can access Peloton's world-class instructors and immersive classes streaming in the lululemon Studio App and on lululemon Studio Mirror. EVEN MORE VARIETY: Members will retain access to lululemon's Studio's library of more than 10,000 workouts in 60+ class types including cardio, strength, yoga, kettlebells, dance, stretch, boxing, Pilates, barre, toning, meditation, and more—plus new classes weekly from Peloton. Get the most out of your workout by syncing a Wear OS device or Bluetooth heart-rate monitor to track your heart rate on-screen. HOW TO ACCESS THE LULULEMON STUDIO APP: The lululemon Studio App is available to all lululemon Studio Mirror owners as part of their All-Access Membership and includes unlimited access to all our on-demand workouts via phone or tablet. Use your lululemon Studio login credentials to access your account on the app and stream classes to your Mirror. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CycleBar

Manage your indoor cycling classes and track your fitness progress. View upcoming classes, book your favorite spots, and join waitlists. Monitor your performance over time and earn rewards through a loyalty program.

Highlights
  • Personalized home screen
  • Class schedule and booking
  • Waitlist functionality
  • Studio map and details
  • Activity tracking
  • Loyalty program with rewards
Features
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Welcome to the CycleBar App! Download the app to get the most out of your CycleBar experience. Your personalized home screen will put the info you want the most front and center: upcoming classes, weekly goal progress, and much more! You’ll also be able to keep up with all the classes at your favorite CycleBar studios using our schedule feature! Filter, favorite, and book your way to class. The Apple Watch app lets you view your schedule, check in for class, and track your workouts. Track your class stats from past classes to monitor your performance over time with the Activity Tracking app, and the integration with the Apple Health app allows you to see all your progress in one convenient place. • Check the My Schedule tab to see your upcoming classes and plan the rest of your week. • Bike best in a particular spot? Book and save your perfect spot for each class to get the most out of your ride. • Is your favorite class or instructor 100% booked? Add yourself to the waitlist and stay informed to get your workout in! • Traveling shouldn’t disrupt your health goals, so we’ve made it faster for you to find a local studio with our interactive studio map. • See one you like? Tap into our detailed studio pages to learn more and get booked into class. Join ClassPoints, our loyalty program! Sign up for free and accumulate points with every class you attend. Achieve different status levels and unlock exciting rewards, including retail discounts, access to priority booking, guest passes for your friends, and more! Get ready to ride!

Screenshots

lululemon Studio4 screens
CycleBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CycleBar at 4.9 against lululemon Studio's 3.2. CycleBar also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and ratings volume (27K vs 966). lululemon Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. lululemon Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CycleBar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 966, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of lululemon Studio's written reviews are positive against 67% of CycleBar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, CycleBar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
lululemon Studio versus CycleBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlululemon StudioCycleBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (966 ratings)4.9 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96627K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStealth Fitness Co.Xponential Fitness LLC

Customer experience

lululemon Studio

All ratings966 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative51.0%

CycleBar

All ratings26,668 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

lululemon Studio

From 966 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient home workouts
  • 🤩 Variety of classes and instructors
  • 👍 Motivating and engaging
  • 💪 Effective workouts
  • 🧘‍♀️ Meditation and yoga options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⚠️ Glitchy app performance
  • 🔇 Audio problems
  • 🕰️ Lengthy troubleshooting required
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

CycleBar

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Excellent for beginners
  • 🎉 Energetic and motivating classes
  • 👍 Friendly and welcoming staff
  • 💪 Challenging yet inclusive workouts
  • 🧹 Clean and well-maintained facilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔊 Music volume too loud
  • 📊 Inaccurate or lacking analytics

Bugs and requests

lululemon Studio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from mirror
  • Inconsistent heart rate tracking
  • Workout progress not properly recorded
  • Freezing and crashing during classes
  • Unreliable app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Calendar integration for scheduling classes
  • Customizable screen layout
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to organize bookmarked classes
  • Seamless transition between classes

CycleBar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Add to Calendar feature not working consistently
  • Unlimited membership showing 0 rides available
  • App crashing on login for home studio

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to connect Fitbit to the app
  • Better data visualization and progress tracking
  • Option to toggle between multiple user accounts

In-app purchases

None

lululemon Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CycleBar

Subscriptions2
  • GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • All-Go Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is lululemon Studio free?
lululemon Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CycleBar free?
CycleBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, lululemon Studio or CycleBar?
CycleBar is rated higher. lululemon Studio averages 3.2 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while CycleBar averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.
Do lululemon Studio or CycleBar have ads?
Neither lululemon Studio nor CycleBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lululemon Studio or CycleBar?
lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, and CycleBar every 2 weeks. Most recently, lululemon Studio was updated on September 20, 2026 and CycleBar on September 28, 2026.

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