Comparison

StarCycle vs Tidal Cycle House

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

Head to head
About

StarCycle

Book indoor cycling classes at a network of studios. View class schedules, find locations, and manage your account. Offers on-site childcare options for parents.

Highlights
  • View class schedules
  • Book rides
  • Find studio locations
  • Access account information
  • On-site childcare booking
Features
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The official app of StarCycle, a network of indoor cycling studios spreading empowerment and positivity, one sweaty class at a time. With our studio locations rapidly expanding across the country, use the StarCycle app to view our latest list of studio locations and class schedules, book your next ride, as well as access your existing account information. Also, make sure to check out our options for on-site StarKid's Play Lounge sessions so your kiddos can have fun at the studio while you kickass on the bike. Learn more about StarCycle on the web (www.starcycleride.com) or on Instagram (@starcycleride). Let's Ride!

About

Tidal Cycle House

Features
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Welcome to the Tidal Cycle House App – your personal portal to ride the wave. Tidal Cycle House is Santa Barbara’s rhythm-based indoor cycling studio, and the app is your ultimate tool to stay connected, book classes, track progress, and unlock exclusive perks. Whether you're chasing your next PR, vibing to the beat, or just looking for a powerful sweat, the Tidal app puts everything you need in one place. Your personalized home screen makes it easy to view upcoming classes, track your performance, and stay on top of your weekly goals. Quickly book classes, reserve your favorite bike, book your friend with you, and get real-time updates on class availability—all from your phone. Use the in-app schedule to filter by instructor, time, or class type, so you can build a weekly routine that fits your flow. Want your favorite bike or time slot? Reserve it with one tap. Running late or switching plans? Easily manage your bookings and add yourself to waitlists—you’ll get notified if a spot opens up. App Features Include: Reserve and manage your classes with ease Track personal performance and progress Filter the schedule by instructor, format, or time Join waitlists and receive real-time updates Book your favorite bike for each ride Whether you're in the saddle chasing the beat, pushing through intervals, or just riding the wave—Tidal Cycle House is here to power your ride. The studio may be in Santa Barbara, but the energy hits like the open ocean. The tide is rising—are you in?

Screenshots

StarCycle4 screens
Tidal Cycle House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarCycle at every 3 weeks against Tidal Cycle House's every 5 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, Tidal Cycle House every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StarCycle versus Tidal Cycle House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarCycleTidal Cycle House
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMariana Tek CorporationSutra Fitness, Inc.

Bugs and requests

StarCycle

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Calendar integration issues

Requested features

1 request
  • More morning class options

Tidal Cycle House

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StarCycle

No in-app purchases

None

Tidal Cycle House

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarCycle free?
StarCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tidal Cycle House free?
Tidal Cycle House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarCycle or Tidal Cycle House have ads?
Neither StarCycle nor Tidal Cycle House shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarCycle or Tidal Cycle House?
StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tidal Cycle House every 5 months. Most recently, StarCycle was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tidal Cycle House on October 28, 2026.

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