# CycleBar vs Club Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CycleBar at 67% against Club Studio's 14%. CycleBar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (27K vs 63). Club Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Club Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

CycleBar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of CycleBar's written reviews are positive against 14% of Club Studio's.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, Club Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Club Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews)** | [2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/club-studio/id1606213765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Fitness International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376099002) |

## 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


### Club Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/club-studio/id1606213765)

This app provides a seamless connection to a premium fitness club, offering access to diverse boutique classes and extensive amenities. Manage your membership, book sessions, and explore club offerings from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Mobile Membership Card for check-in, Find Locations and Classes, Favorite Locations, Classes, and Instructors, Book Personal Training sessions, Review Check-in History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy booking process
- 🌟 Motivational achievements
- ✅ Functional app
- ✨ Simple to use
- 🚀 Efficient booking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and slow
- ❌ Lacks essential features
- 📉 Poor user experience
- 🙄 Outdated design
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when booking Pilates
- Kicked off waitlist
- App crashes frequently
- Calendar sync issues
- Notifications for completed badges

**Requested features**

- See waitlist status
- Switch spot after booking
- Class reminder notifications
- Muscle group focus in class descriptions
- Share schedule with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is Club Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Club Studio?

CycleBar is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Club Studio averages 2.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or Club Studio have ads?

Neither CycleBar nor Club Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Club Studio?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Club Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 25, 2026 and Club Studio on October 23, 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.*