Comparison

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs vs Cycla

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs

Create personalized home and gym workout plans in seconds with a vast library of illustrated exercises. This app offers beginner-friendly routines, progress tracking, and flexible scheduling to help busy women build strength and consistency.

Highlights
  • Custom workout creation
  • 800+ illustrated exercises
  • Exercise filtering
  • Flexible exercise swapping
  • Home & gym training plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout calendar
Features
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A simple workout app made for real life WorkoutLabs Fit helps busy women build custom workouts in seconds, follow easy home & gym plans, and feel confident with every exercise. No stress, no guesswork — just a routine that fits your day. Why women love it: - Create custom workouts in seconds - 800+ clear, illustrated exercises - Filter by muscle, equipment, or level - Swap exercises anytime - Perfect for toning, strength, and getting back into a routine Follow simple, effective plans - Easy home & gym training plans - Beginner-friendly structure - Hands-off timer & rest guide - Quick workouts for busy schedules Stay on track - Visual progress tracking - A flexible calendar you can move in one tap - Gentle reminders that keep you motivated 4.7 rating from 1,500+ reviews 4.5M+ workouts completed “Finally an app that makes the gym feel simple.” Build confidence, build consistency, and feel stronger — one simple workout at a time. Start free today — your plan is ready. Support: info@workoutlabs.com Privacy: https://workoutlabs.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://workoutlabs.com/terms-of-use/

About

Cycla

Features
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Cycla turns your iPhone into a powerful cycling computer with professional-grade features rivaling dedicated GPS devices. RIDE TRACKING & RECORDING Record every ride with precise GPS tracking, automatic pause detection, and configurable auto-laps. Choose from Road, Gravel, or Mountain Bike profiles. Customize your data screens with 30+ fields across multiple page layouts — just like a Garmin Edge. LIVE DATA & SENSORS Connect Bluetooth heart rate monitors, speed/cadence sensors, and power meters. View real-time speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, power, cadence, and more. Live charts show your performance as you ride. TRAINING & PERFORMANCE Track your fitness with Training Stress Score (TSS), Chronic Training Load (CTL), Acute Training Load (ATL), and Training Stress Balance (TSB). Monitor heart rate and power zones. Set personal records and watch them fall. STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Build custom interval workouts with warm-up, work, recovery, and cool-down phases. Set power or heart rate targets. Follow pre-built templates or create your own. CLIMBPRO Automatic climb detection with real-time progress tracking. See remaining distance, elevation, and gradient for every categorized climb — from Cat 4 to Hors Catégorie. NAVIGATION & COURSES Create routes by placing waypoints on the map. Import GPX files. Get turn-by-turn navigation with off-course alerts. Plan your rides before you go. SEGMENTS Create and track segments. Compare your efforts and chase personal bests on your favorite stretches of road. GROUP RIDES Organize group rides with meeting points, pace categories, and rider limits. Share rides with friends and join the cycling community. APPLE WATCH Companion Apple Watch app displays your key metrics right on your wrist. Start, pause, and control rides from your watch. iCLOUD SYNC All your ride data syncs seamlessly across your devices via iCloud. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Apple Health integration • Weather conditions for every ride (powered by Apple Weather) • GPX export • Home screen widgets • Live Activities • Dark mode support • Metric and Imperial units

Screenshots

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs4 screens
Cycla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cycla at every 3 days against Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs's monthly. Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cycla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs ships an update monthly, Cycla every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs versus Cycla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout Builder by WorkoutLabsCycla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (992 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings992 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkoutLabs, LLC.PragmaTec

Bugs and requests

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workouts disappearing from calendar
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Freezing during workouts
  • Incorrect exercise information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve calendar and scheduling features
  • Allow more customization of workouts
  • Expand exercise library with more options
  • Improve customer support and communication

Cycla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs

Subscriptions6
  • WorkoutLabs Fit: Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan Unlimited7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • WorkoutLabs Fit: Yearly Offer$39.991 Year
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  • Daily Gym Workouts for a Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • WorkoutLabs Fit: Yearly Promo$69.991 Year
  • WorkoutLabs Fit: Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • WorkoutLabs Fit: Lifetime Pass$99.99
1 purchases

Cycla

One-time1
  • Cycla Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs free?
Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycla free?
Cycla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs or Cycla have ads?
Neither Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs nor Cycla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs or Cycla?
Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs ships an update monthly, and Cycla every 3 days. Most recently, Workout Builder by WorkoutLabs was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cycla on September 15, 2026.

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