# HOTWORX vs CycleBar

HOTWORX and CycleBar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of CycleBar's written reviews are positive against 8% of HOTWORX's. HOTWORX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. HOTWORX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HOTWORX against 4.9 for CycleBar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of HOTWORX's written reviews are positive against 67% of CycleBar's.

HOTWORX ships an update fortnightly, CycleBar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOTWORX | CycleBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotworx/id1182030612/reviews) | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Planet Beach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017284758) | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) |

## What reviewers say

### HOTWORX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotworx/id1182030612)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps members of a specific fitness studio track calories burned during workouts and the subsequent "after-burn" period. It calculates total calorie expenditure over a 100-minute session and integrates with the Health app.

**Highlights:** Track calories burned, Monitor 1-hour after-burn, Calculate total session calories, Integrates with Health app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great workouts
- 🕰️ 24/7 accessibility
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing infrared sauna experience
- 🔥 Effective for fat loss and muscle toning
- 🧠 Positive mental health benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Complicated and frustrating app navigation
- 🔢 Too many steps to schedule a workout
- 🤖 Inaccurate calorie tracking and sync issues
- 🔍 Lack of app descriptions and class information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inability to record workouts and after-burn
- Inconsistent sync with Apple Watch and Fitbit
- Scheduled workouts disappearing from the app
- Incorrect calorie counting and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to book entire sauna room
- Seamless integration with fitness trackers
- Streamlined scheduling and booking process
- More detailed class descriptions in the app
- Automatic calorie tracking and recording


### CycleBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| All-Go Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOTWORX free?

HOTWORX 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, HOTWORX or CycleBar?

CycleBar is rated higher. HOTWORX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while CycleBar averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.

### Do HOTWORX or CycleBar have ads?

Neither HOTWORX nor CycleBar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HOTWORX or CycleBar?

HOTWORX ships an update fortnightly, and CycleBar every 2 weeks. Most recently, HOTWORX was updated on October 28, 2026 and CycleBar on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*