# CycleBar vs Gracefully Grounded

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gracefully Grounded at none against CycleBar's 2. CycleBar's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 9) and device support. On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Gracefully Grounded 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 Gracefully Grounded. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, Gracefully Grounded every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Gracefully Grounded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gracefully-grounded/id6769200407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Gracefully Grounded, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896638284) |

## 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


### Gracefully Grounded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gracefully-grounded/id6769200407)

Browse and purchase class packs or memberships for fitness routines. Easily view the schedule, filter by class type, and manage your reservations to stay committed to your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse fitness class schedule, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Track upcoming classes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is Gracefully Grounded free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Gracefully Grounded?

Gracefully Grounded is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Gracefully Grounded averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Gracefully Grounded?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gracefully Grounded every 3 weeks. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gracefully Grounded on September 27, 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.*