StarCycle vs GROUNDWRK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View class schedules
- Book rides
- Find studio locations
- Access account information
- On-site childcare booking
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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!
GROUNDWRK
Easily purchase class packs and memberships, browse and filter class schedules by type, and manage your reservations. Stay organized and committed to your fitness goals by booking and tracking upcoming classes.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse and filter class schedules
- Manage class reservations
- Track upcoming classes
- Stay committed to fitness goals
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options. -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StarCycle at none against GROUNDWRK's shown. StarCycle also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 111). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
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 — 5.0 for StarCycle against 5.0 for GROUNDWRK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarCycle has 2.8K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, GROUNDWRK monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarCycle | GROUNDWRK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2.8K ratings) | 5.0 (111 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 111 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mariana Tek Corporation | Sanctum Limited Liability Company |
Customer experience
StarCycle
GROUNDWRK
Bugs and requests
StarCycle
Reported bugs
1 issue- Calendar integration issues
Requested features
1 request- More morning class options
GROUNDWRK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StarCycle
No in-app purchases
GROUNDWRK
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StarCycle free?
Is GROUNDWRK free?
Which has better reviews, StarCycle or GROUNDWRK?
Do StarCycle or GROUNDWRK have ads?
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