# CycleBar vs 1Rider

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1Rider at none against CycleBar's 2. 1Rider also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). CycleBar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27K vs 38). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 1Rider asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CycleBar against 4.9 for 1Rider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of CycleBar's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1Rider's.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, 1Rider every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | 1Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1rider/id1557989321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 148 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Ride Inside LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557989323) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| All-Go Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**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


### 1Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1rider/id1557989321)

Book and manage your ride schedules directly from your phone. View class availability, sign up for sessions, check in to your reservations, and access studio contact information. Maximize your workout time with this convenient tool.

**Highlights:** Instant ride booking, Manage ride schedule, View class schedules, Sign up for classes, Check-in for reservations, Studio location and contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is 1Rider free?

1Rider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or 1Rider?

1Rider is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while 1Rider averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or 1Rider have ads?

1Rider shows ads; CycleBar does not.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or 1Rider?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and 1Rider every 3 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 15, 2026 and 1Rider on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*