# CycleBar vs V Pilates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V Pilates at none against CycleBar's 2. V Pilates also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). CycleBar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27K vs 1). On price, rating 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. V Pilates asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CycleBar against 5.0 for V Pilates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, V Pilates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | V Pilates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-pilates/id6739415486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [V Pilates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785143309) |

## 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


### V Pilates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-pilates/id6739415486)

Plan and schedule your fitness classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up, and find studio locations with ease. Optimize your time and maximize convenience.

**Highlights:** Class scheduling, Class sign-up, View studio location, Mobile booking, Time optimization

**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 V Pilates free?

V Pilates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or V Pilates?

V Pilates is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while V Pilates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or V Pilates have ads?

V Pilates shows ads; CycleBar does not.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or V Pilates?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and V Pilates every 6 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 3, 2026 and V Pilates on September 14, 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.*