Comparison

CycleBar vs Walla App

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

Head to head
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!

About

Walla App

Access your studio's fitness classes, plans, and announcements. Book workouts, track progress, and discover new fitness experiences with intuitive browsing and personalized filters. Stay connected with your studio community.

Highlights
  • Book and buy classes and plans
  • Filter workouts by category, instructor, and location
  • Track fitness accomplishments and progress
  • Receive studio announcements and event updates
  • Compare studio plans and prices
  • Secure in-app purchases
Features
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NOTE: You must have a Walla account issued by your studio to use this app. Sign in to your Walla account and get total access to your favorite studio on the Walla platform. Featuring a modern design with intuitive browsing, easily discover the exact fitness experiences you want—without any extra distractions. Buy and book classes and plans, filter to find your next workout, track your accomplishments, and stay in touch with studio announcements. Instantly Book Classes Easily filter your studio schedule by preferred location, fitness category, class type, and instructor so you can find your next workout in seconds! Plus, all filter preferences and favorites automatically save, saving you time on future class bookings. Discover Class Plans That Work for You Unlimited membership or a virtual-only pass? Quickly compare studio plans and prices that work for your wallet and wellness goals—and securely make purchases and payments all in one place. Track Your Progress and Celebrate Your Milestones Whether it's your first yoga class or your fifth workout this week, see what you've accomplished, keep track of your progress, and give yourself a virtual high-five! Stay In Touch With Studio News and Announcements Be in the know without checking your email inbox (or another app). Get access to real-time studio community updates, including events, promotions, donation-based classes, and competitions. Download the Walla app and sign in to your account to access your information, from event announcements and class history to next Tuesday's yoga flow. The Walla app is currently available in the U.S. only.

Screenshots

CycleBar4 screens
Walla App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walla App at none against CycleBar's 2. CycleBar's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and ratings volume (27K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Walla App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CycleBar against 4.9 for Walla App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 4.7K, 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 43% of Walla App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CycleBar versus Walla App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleBarWalla App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings)4.9 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better4.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXponential Fitness LLCWalla Software, Inc.

Customer experience

CycleBar

All ratings26,668 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative26.5%

Walla App

All ratings4,659 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

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

Walla App

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient booking process
  • 💡 Helpful announcements and updates
  • 👍 Clean and visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sign-out issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable class schedule loading
  • 🔒 Lack of communication/support channels
  • 🔒 Inability to customize/remove unwanted studios

Bugs and requests

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

Walla App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Favorite studio not working as expected
  • Add to calendar feature not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 'Next Refresh' date for annual memberships
  • Improve calendar integration and sync
  • Allow users to connect with friends and instructors
  • Provide more filtering and sorting options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CycleBar

Subscriptions2
  • GO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • All-Go Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
None

Walla App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleBar free?
CycleBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walla App free?
Walla App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Walla App?
CycleBar and Walla App are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27K and 4.7K ratings respectively.
Do CycleBar or Walla App have ads?
Neither CycleBar nor Walla App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Walla App?
CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Walla App every 2 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 14, 2026 and Walla App on October 13, 2026.

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