Comparison

lululemon Studio vs StarCycle

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

StarCycle

Book indoor cycling classes at a network of studios. View class schedules, find locations, and manage your account. Offers on-site childcare options for parents.

Highlights
  • View class schedules
  • Book rides
  • Find studio locations
  • Access account information
  • On-site childcare booking
Features
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The official app of StarCycle, a network of indoor cycling studios spreading empowerment and positivity, one sweaty class at a time. With our studio locations rapidly expanding across the country, use the StarCycle app to view our latest list of studio locations and class schedules, book your next ride, as well as access your existing account information. Also, make sure to check out our options for on-site StarKid's Play Lounge sessions so your kiddos can have fun at the studio while you kickass on the bike. Learn more about StarCycle on the web (www.starcycleride.com) or on Instagram (@starcycleride). Let's Ride!

Screenshots

lululemon Studio4 screens
StarCycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarCycle at 100% against lululemon Studio's 36%. StarCycle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription). lululemon Studio's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarCycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 966 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of lululemon Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of StarCycle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, StarCycle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
lululemon Studio versus StarCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlululemon StudioStarCycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (966 ratings)5.0 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9662.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStealth Fitness Co.Mariana Tek Corporation

Customer experience

lululemon Studio

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

StarCycle

All ratings2,778 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

StarCycle

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Welcoming community
  • 💪 Effective full-body workout
  • 🎉 Sense of accomplishment
  • 🌟 Inspiring instructors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calendar integration issues

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

StarCycle

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Calendar integration issues

Requested features

1 request
  • More morning class options

In-app purchases

None

lululemon Studio

No in-app purchases

None

StarCycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is lululemon Studio free?
lululemon Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarCycle free?
StarCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, lululemon Studio or StarCycle?
StarCycle is rated higher. lululemon Studio averages 3.2 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while StarCycle averages 5.0 from 2.8K ratings.
Do lululemon Studio or StarCycle have ads?
Neither lululemon Studio nor StarCycle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lululemon Studio or StarCycle?
lululemon Studio ships an update monthly, and StarCycle every 3 weeks. Most recently, lululemon Studio was updated on September 20, 2026 and StarCycle on September 24, 2026.

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