Comparison

CycleBar vs PB Ninja Academy

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

PB Ninja Academy

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Download the PB Ninja Academy app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.permianbasinninjas.com/ to learn more.

Screenshots

CycleBar4 screens
PB Ninja Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PB Ninja Academy at none against CycleBar's 2. CycleBar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. PB Ninja Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, PB Ninja Academy every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CycleBar versus PB Ninja Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleBarPB Ninja Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXponential Fitness LLCPermian Basin Ninja Academy, LLC.

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

PB Ninja Academy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

PB Ninja Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleBar free?
CycleBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PB Ninja Academy free?
PB Ninja Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, CycleBar or PB Ninja Academy?
CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and PB Ninja Academy every 12 months. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 26, 2026 and PB Ninja Academy on October 17, 2026.

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