GritCycle vs Surf Cycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GritCycle
Experience high-intensity, full-body indoor cycling classes set to music. This app connects you to a fitness community focused on empowerment and supporting local charities.
- High-intensity cycling classes
- Full-body workouts
- Music-driven choreography
- Fitness community
- Charity support
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GritCycle is a premium indoor cycling boutique with four locations in Southern California. They offer high-intensity, full-body cycling classes, during which clients follow choreography set to music, taking them out of their fitness comfort zone and creating a community based on empowering each other. Giving back to the community has always been at the core of GritCycle believes in, and they believe that community is stronger, together. Both in the studio and out, the team strives to create an atmosphere focused on empowering each other, along with supporting local charities and organizations.
Surf Cycle
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Ride Live. Feel the Studio Energy. Push Beyond Your Limits. Surf Cycle is the ultimate indoor cycling experience built entirely around live spin classes in the Coachella Valley! Whether you’re chasing performance goals or just need a boost to get back in the saddle, Surf Cycle delivers daily live rides that challenge your body, sharpen your mind, and fuel your motivation. Key Features: Live Spin Classes, Every Day Join a schedule of live indoor cycling classes led by expert coaches. Ride in real time with instructors who see your effort and push you to go further. From rhythm-based rides to power-focused intervals and endurance climbs, each class is crafted to push your limits and get you one step closer to your goal! Performance Tracking & Progress Track your stats after every ride—speed, resistance, output, streaks, and more. Stay consistent and hit your milestones and hold yourself accountable! High-Energy Playlists That Move You Our incredible coaches (and part time DJs) bring you curated playlists to match every beat and every push, so you never lose your rhythm. Real-Time Motivation & Community Ride alongside our community and help each other reach your goals! Climb leaderboards, crush group challenges, and stay accountable through live feedback and shoutouts. Easy Scheduling & Reminders Book upcoming rides, set calendar reminders, and never miss a session. Classes fit around your lifestyle, whether you're riding before work or winding down after a long day. Have you booked your bike yet?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GritCycle at every 4 weeks against Surf Cycle's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GritCycle ships an update every 4 weeks, Surf Cycle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GritCycle | Surf Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mariana Tek Corporation | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
In-app purchases
GritCycle
No in-app purchases
Surf Cycle
No in-app purchases
