# Pure Barre vs CYCLED!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CYCLED! at none against Pure Barre's 2. Pure Barre's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Barre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. CYCLED! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CYCLED! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Barre has 42K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Barre | CYCLED! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycled/id6744418109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 152 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xponential Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442244332) | [CYCLED DC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520255780) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Barre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-barre/id1472033168)

Engage in low-impact, high-intensity workouts designed to sculpt and tone your body. Book, manage, and purchase classes directly from your phone, track your progress, and discover new studios and instructors. Join a loyalty program for rewards and exclusive benefits.

**Highlights:** Low-impact, high-intensity workouts, Class booking and management, Personalized home screen, Workout tracking with Apple Watch, Integration with Apple Health, Studio discovery and waitlist, ClassPoints loyalty program

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| All-GO Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Encouraging and motivating instructors
- 👍 Clean and welcoming studio environment
- 👍 Effective for improving strength and fitness
- 👍 Suitable for users of all ages and fitness levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar issues causing unintended bookings
- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking of completed classes
- 🐛 Inability to access classes when membership is not paid
- 🐛 Confusing class type naming conventions
- 🐛 Lack of customization options for notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inconsistent syncing of class history and progress
- Difficulties accessing account and billing information
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter and search classes by length, instructor, and focus area
- Option to pause or temporarily suspend membership
- Integration with fitness tracking devices to monitor progress
- Improved organization and navigation of on-demand class library
- Seamless casting or mirroring functionality to TV devices


### CYCLED!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycled/id6744418109)

Easily browse and book fitness classes like cycling, barre, and yoga. Manage your schedule and reservations to stay committed to your fitness goals. Purchase class packs and memberships directly within the app.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Barre free?

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

### Is CYCLED! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pure Barre or CYCLED!?

CYCLED! is rated higher. Pure Barre averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while CYCLED! averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Pure Barre or CYCLED! have ads?

CYCLED! shows ads; Pure Barre does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Barre or CYCLED!?

Pure Barre ships an update every 3 weeks, and CYCLED! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pure Barre was updated on October 21, 2026 and CYCLED! on October 21, 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.*