# CycleBar vs Blue Balance

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blue Balance at free against CycleBar's free with in-app purchases. CycleBar's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CycleBar against 5.0 for Blue Balance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleBar has 27K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleBar | Blue Balance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclebar/id1456613207/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-balance-hydration/id6796384817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [SAMIDHA SINGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796384819) |

## 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


### Blue Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-balance-hydration/id6796384817)

This app accurately tracks your hydration by considering the unique hydration factor of each beverage, not just the volume consumed. It helps you manage your intake throughout the day with pacing goals and provides historical data to identify patterns.

**Highlights:** Hydration factor for different drinks, Daily pacing goals, Quick logging with saved drinks, Historical progress tracking, Multi-user profiles, Customizable goals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleBar free?

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

### Is Blue Balance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleBar or Blue Balance?

Blue Balance is rated higher. CycleBar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Blue Balance averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CycleBar or Blue Balance have ads?

Neither CycleBar nor Blue Balance shows ads.

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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.*