Comparison

[solidcore] vs CycleBar

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

Head to head
About

[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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized home screen
  • Class schedule and booking
  • Waitlist functionality
  • Studio map and details
  • Activity tracking
  • Loyalty program with rewards
Features
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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!

Screenshots

[solidcore]4 screens
CycleBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

[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

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 [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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, CycleBar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
[solidcore] versus CycleBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[solidcore]CycleBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings) — better4.9 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better27K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer[solidcore]Xponential Fitness LLC

Customer experience

[solidcore]

All ratings28,966 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

CycleBar

All ratings26,810 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

[solidcore]

From 29K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

[solidcore]

No in-app purchases

None

CycleBar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [solidcore] free?
[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CycleBar free?
CycleBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or CycleBar?
[solidcore] is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while CycleBar averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.
Do [solidcore] or CycleBar have ads?
[solidcore] shows ads; CycleBar does not.
Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or CycleBar?
[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and CycleBar every 2 weeks. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on November 4, 2026 and CycleBar on November 4, 2026.

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