# CycleBar vs Local Kollective

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.

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.

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.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, Local Kollective every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Local Kollective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | [4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-kollective/id6748761770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| 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) | [LBSC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827296873) |

## 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


### Local Kollective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-kollective/id6748761770)

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:** 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 Local Kollective free?

Local Kollective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Local Kollective?

CycleBar and Local Kollective are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27K and 47 ratings respectively.

### 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 23, 2026 and Local Kollective on October 18, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*