Comparison

SH1FT vs SkyCycle

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

Head to head
About

SH1FT

This app empowers group fitness instructors to create and deliver engaging live and online classes. It automates class structuring and cueing, saving instructors time and stress. Instructors can design unique workouts, mix formats, and teach anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automated class structuring and cueing
  • Create unique workout combinations
  • Teach live and online classes
  • Unlimited access to all workouts
  • Cross-format mash-ups
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Our market leading App allows Group Fitness Instructors to teach live and online classes like never before! We have four unique Group Fitness formats and each workout is taught using our App. The App automates the boring stuff (saving huge amounts of time and money) and gives Instructors an easy and fast way to create workouts that are unique to them. SH1FT Fitness Instructors are empowered to deliver engaging, personalised fitness classes where, when and how they want - with zero restrictions. App features: • The App structures the class for you and does the cueing and memorisation if you need it - saving you hours of prep work and taking the stress out of teaching so you can focus on the class in front of you and not what move is coming next. • Unlimited access to EVERY workout from your chosen format/s on the SH1FT App for no extra cost. • The ability to teach anywhere: you can deliver a class in any physical or virtual location that you wish. • Freedom to get creative! Use the SH1FT App to create workout combinations that suit the unique needs of your class. Plus if you are a SQUAD member in multiple SH1FT Fitness formats you have the freedom to create cross format mash-ups using the App.

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

SH1FT4 screens
SkyCycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

SH1FT and SkyCycle both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SkyCycle's written reviews are positive against 20% of SH1FT's. SkyCycle also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 7). SH1FT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SH1FT against 5.0 for SkyCycle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyCycle has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of SH1FT's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyCycle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, SkyCycle monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SH1FT versus SkyCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH1FTSkyCycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings753 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH1FT LtdLIV ACTIV LLC

Customer experience

SH1FT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

SkyCycle

All ratings53 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SH1FT

No in-app purchases

None

SkyCycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SH1FT free?
SH1FT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyCycle free?
SkyCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SH1FT or SkyCycle?
SkyCycle is rated higher. SH1FT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SkyCycle averages 5.0 from 53 ratings.
Do SH1FT or SkyCycle have ads?
SkyCycle shows ads; SH1FT does not.
Which is updated more often, SH1FT or SkyCycle?
SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkyCycle monthly. Most recently, SH1FT was updated on June 4, 2026 and SkyCycle on July 7, 2026.

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