Comparison

StarCycle vs Pilates Cult

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

Pilates Cult

Access premier reformer and Cadillac Pilates classes designed to challenge and transform your body and mind. Book sessions, manage your schedule, and connect with a community that pushes boundaries. Experience elevated movement with elite instructors.

Highlights
  • Book Reformer and Cadillac classes
  • Manage class schedule
  • Stay updated on studio events
  • High-intensity strength training
  • Precision movement guidance
  • Community connection
Features
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Welcome to Pilates CULT, downtown’s premier destination for elevated, boundary-pushing movement. Here, every class is thoughtfully crafted, fiercely challenging, and infused with creativity. Our instructors are elite, fearless, and unapologetically badass, guiding you through every rep with precision, presence, and undeniable flair. This isn’t just Pilates — it’s an experience, a lifestyle, a vibe, and a community for people who refuse to settle. The Pilates CULT app is your gateway to the studio. Book Reformer and Cadillac classes with ease, manage your schedule seamlessly, and stay in the loop on everything happening inside the CULT. Each session is designed to sculpt, challenge, and transform — physically, mentally, and energetically. Expect high-intensity strength work, controlled precision, and movement that pushes limits while honoring your body’s intelligence and capability. We move with purpose. We train with edge. Our approach to Pilates is athletic, intelligent, and anything but traditional. The CULT atmosphere inspires focus, courage, and unapologetic confidence, turning every class into a bold statement of what your body can do. Whether you’re stepping onto the Reformer for the first time or mastering advanced Cadillac flows, Pilates CULT meets you where you are — then dares you to level up. This is movement for people who want more: more intensity, more connection, more confidence, and more identity in their practice. Elevate your training. Claim your power. Find your people. Join the CULT, and own it.

Screenshots

StarCycle4 screens
Pilates Cult4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarCycle at every 3 weeks against Pilates Cult's every 7 months. StarCycle also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). Pilates Cult's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarCycle against 5.0 for Pilates Cult. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarCycle has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilates Cult every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StarCycle versus Pilates Cult: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarCyclePilates Cult
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB122 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

Pilates Cult

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StarCycle

No in-app purchases

None

Pilates Cult

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarCycle free?
StarCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilates Cult free?
Pilates Cult is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarCycle or Pilates Cult?
Pilates Cult is rated higher. StarCycle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Pilates Cult averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StarCycle or Pilates Cult have ads?
Neither StarCycle nor Pilates Cult shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarCycle or Pilates Cult?
StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilates Cult every 7 months. Most recently, StarCycle was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pilates Cult on October 31, 2026.

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