Comparison

CycleBar vs Local Kollective

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

Local Kollective

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter classes by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse and view class schedules
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Track upcoming classes
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

CycleBar4 screens
Local Kollective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Kollective at none against CycleBar's 2. Local Kollective also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). CycleBar's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 47). 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. Local Kollective 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 Local Kollective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 47, 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 Local Kollective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, Local Kollective every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CycleBar versus Local Kollective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleBarLocal Kollective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better47
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXponential Fitness LLCLBSC LLC

Customer experience

CycleBar

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

Local Kollective

All ratings47 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Local Kollective

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

Local Kollective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleBar free?
CycleBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Kollective free?
Local Kollective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Local Kollective?
Local Kollective is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Local Kollective averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do CycleBar or Local Kollective have ads?
Neither CycleBar nor Local Kollective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Local Kollective?
CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Local Kollective every 3 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 22, 2026 and Local Kollective on October 18, 2026.

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