# Row House vs CycleBar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CycleBar at none against Row House's 2. CycleBar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Row House's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Row House against 4.9 for CycleBar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Row House's written reviews are positive against 67% of CycleBar's.

Row House ships an update every 5 weeks, CycleBar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Row House | CycleBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-house-indoor-rowing/id1436664554/reviews) | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extraordinary Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760573369) | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) |

## What reviewers say

### Row House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-house-indoor-rowing/id1436664554)

This app connects you to a boutique fitness studio offering energetic, low-impact rowing workouts. View your personalized home screen, book classes and rowers, discover new coaches, and track your progress. Join waitlists and manage your membership all within the app.

**Highlights:** Personalized home screen, Class and rower reservation, Membership management, Coach and workout discovery, Waitlist functionality, Workout tracking, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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**

- 🚀 Engaging and professional coaches
- 🚀 Variety of classes and workouts
- 🚀 Multiple classes throughout the day
- 👍 Great fitness application
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent stats display
- 🐛 Unreliable Apple Watch integration
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Confusing performance metrics
- 🐛 Difficult to switch between studios

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and fails to load
- Booked classes not showing up
- Apple Watch app issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to update login information
- More endurance-focused rowing classes
- Ability to follow friends and compete
- Integration with rowing machine metrics


### 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:** none

**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 Row House free?

Row House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CycleBar free?

CycleBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Row House or CycleBar?

CycleBar is rated higher. Row House averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while CycleBar averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.

### Do Row House or CycleBar have ads?

Row House shows ads; CycleBar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Row House or CycleBar?

Row House ships an update every 5 weeks, and CycleBar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Row House was updated on November 11, 2026 and CycleBar on November 12, 2026.

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