# CycleBar vs Lift Together

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CycleBar at none against Lift Together's 1. CycleBar also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 1). Lift Together's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lift Together sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. CycleBar 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 Lift Together. 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, Lift Together every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Lift Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/lift-together/id6757765865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 148 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Chambers Malouf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847442273) |

## 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:** none

**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


### Lift Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lift-together/id6757765865)

This app helps you stay consistent with your fitness goals by connecting you with friends. Share your workouts, track personal bests, and build motivating streaks together. An optional subscription is available for coaches to manage groups and assign tasks.

**Highlights:** Workout accountability, Social sharing of sessions, Personal record tracking, Streak building with friends, Coach mode for trainers, Group task assignment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is Lift Together free?

Lift Together is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Lift Together?

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

### Do CycleBar or Lift Together have ads?

Neither CycleBar nor Lift Together shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Lift Together?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lift Together every 4 days. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Lift Together on October 31, 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.*