# CycleBar vs Blocks NYC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blocks NYC at none against CycleBar's 2. Blocks NYC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). CycleBar's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 18). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Blocks NYC 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 Blocks NYC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 18, 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 Blocks NYC's.

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, Blocks NYC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Blocks NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-nyc/id6780297640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [Traversal Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780297642) |

## 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


### Blocks NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-nyc/id6780297640)

Track your exploration of New York City by walking streets and completing blocks. The app automatically records your progress, allowing you to see how much of the city you've covered and discover new places.

**Highlights:** Automatic street tracking, Block completion fills map permanently, Per-neighborhood progress tracking, Discover local businesses, Connect with friends on leaderboards, Integrate with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is Blocks NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Blocks NYC?

Blocks NYC is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Blocks NYC averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or Blocks NYC have ads?

Neither CycleBar nor Blocks NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleBar or Blocks NYC?

CycleBar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blocks NYC weekly. Most recently, CycleBar was updated on October 20, 2026 and Blocks NYC on October 16, 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.*