# CycleBar vs This Is BACE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: This Is BACE at none against CycleBar's 2. This Is BACE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). CycleBar's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. This Is BACE 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 This Is BACE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 22, 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 This Is BACE's.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, This Is BACE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | This Is BACE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-bace/id6744831298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [BACE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809436571) |

## 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


### This Is BACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-bace/id6744831298)

Browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule and filter by type to find your perfect workout. Easily manage your reservations and stay committed to your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Stay organized and committed

**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 This Is BACE free?

This Is BACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or This Is BACE?

This Is BACE is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while This Is BACE averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or This Is BACE have ads?

Neither CycleBar nor This Is BACE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or This Is BACE?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and This Is BACE monthly. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 17, 2026 and This Is BACE on October 11, 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.*