StarCycle vs Ember Pilates
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!
Ember Pilates
Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter by class type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage reservations
- Track upcoming classes
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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 ratings volume: StarCycle at 2.8K against Ember Pilates's 9. Ember Pilates's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Ember Pilates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarCycle has 2.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
StarCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, Ember Pilates fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | StarCycle | Ember Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2.8K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mariana Tek Corporation | Ember Pilates LLC |
Customer experience
StarCycle
Ember Pilates
Bugs and requests
StarCycle
Reported bugs
1 issue- Calendar integration issues
Requested features
1 request- More morning class options
Ember Pilates
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StarCycle
No in-app purchases
Ember Pilates
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StarCycle free?
Is Ember Pilates free?
Which has better reviews, StarCycle or Ember Pilates?
Do StarCycle or Ember Pilates have ads?
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