[solidcore] vs CycleBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
[solidcore]
Book high-intensity, low-impact strength training classes on a custom reformer. Explore class schedules, filter by coach or time, and manage your membership and bookings. New clients can access special introductory offers.
- Book classes by coach, time, and studio
- Filter class schedules
- New client offers and introductory pricing
- Purchase memberships, class packs, or single classes
- Manage membership and payment
- Track class history
- Access member-exclusive partner perks
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[solidcore] is high-intensity, low-impact strength training on a custom-built reformer. 50 minutes. Stronger for it. Book classes - See the schedule at every studio, book in a few taps - Choose your class: Starter50 for your first class, Foundation50 to build the basics, Signature50 for the full [solidcore] experience. - Filter by coach, time and studio. New to [solidcore]? - Start with 2 weeks unlimited, right in the app. - Take 4+ classes with a new client offer and unlock 15% off a monthly membership. - Buy a membership, a 5- or 10-class pack, or a single class. - See your remaining classes at a glance. - Members get early access to each month's schedule. Your account - Manage your membership, payment method and bookings. - Track every class you've taken. - Core Collective: members-only perks from our partners, right in the app. It doesn't get easier. You just get stronger. California Privacy Notice: https://privacy.solidcore.co/privacy-policy#california-privacy-notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.solidcore.co/opt-out See our Privacy Policy to access these links.
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
[solidcore] and CycleBar both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of CycleBar's written reviews are positive against 21% of [solidcore]'s. CycleBar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). [solidcore]'s advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for [solidcore] against 4.9 for CycleBar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of [solidcore]'s written reviews are positive against 67% of CycleBar's.
[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, CycleBar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | [solidcore] | CycleBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29K ratings) — better | 4.9 (27K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 27K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [solidcore] | Xponential Fitness LLC |
Customer experience
[solidcore]
CycleBar
User reviews
[solidcore]
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Efficient booking process
- ⭐ Great workout classes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
- 📆 Lack of class package management
- 🔍 Unclear waitlist information
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access
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
[solidcore]
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent class credit tracking
- Unreliable class cancellation and refund process
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to see class package balances
- Waitlist position visibility
- Option to add classes to calendar without full access
- Improved app stability and performance
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
[solidcore]
No in-app purchases
CycleBar
No in-app purchases
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