Barry’s vs CycleBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barry’s
Book and manage your fitness classes at this popular studio. Find locations, view schedules, purchase class packs, and even order post-workout shakes. Get ready for a high-intensity workout designed for results.
- Find and book classes
- View studio locations
- Check class schedules
- Purchase class packs
- Order Fuel Bar shakes
- Manage account
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The official App of Barry’s. Download the App today to find and book your Barry’s classes. From the App you can view studio locations and class schedules, review existing reservations, buy classes, order shakes from the Fuel Bar, manage your account, and more. Find a studio near you, where you can work (out) hard, get results, and have fun. (And oh, by the way, this high intensity work out has been known to burn up to 1,000 calories in one class.) Discover more about Barry's @barrysbootcamp on instagram
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.
- Personalized home screen
- Class schedule and booking
- Waitlist functionality
- Studio map and details
- Activity tracking
- Loyalty program with rewards
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barry’s at none against CycleBar's 2. CycleBar's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 58%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Barry’s asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barry’s against 4.9 for CycleBar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Barry’s's written reviews are positive against 67% of CycleBar's.
Barry’s ships an update every 4 weeks, CycleBar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Barry’s | CycleBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (35K ratings) — better | 4.9 (27K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 27K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barry's Bootcamp, LLC | Xponential Fitness LLC |
Customer experience
Barry’s
CycleBar
User reviews
Barry’s
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to book classes
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💪 Great workout experience
- 🙌 Smooth and efficient app
- 🔋 Convenient mobile experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant log-outs and password issues
- 🚫 No push notifications for waitlist updates
- 🤔 Confusing reservation confirmation process
- 🕰️ Missing class time information
- 🌍 Limited international support
CycleBar
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Barry’s
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect class date display
- Inconsistent smoothie ordering options
- My Classes section not loading properly
- Inability to view classes outside of the US
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to switch between regions/countries
- Implement waitlist spot visibility
- Allow changing reserved spots without cancellation
- Integrate with Google Calendar
- Add instructor rating/review functionality
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
Barry’s
No in-app purchases
CycleBar
- GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- All-Go Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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