Comparison

The U vs Cycle x Strength

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

Head to head
About

The U

Receive personalized workout plans from specialists based on your health history and goals. Engage in interactive live-streamed classes with real-time feedback from trainers, or access a library of on-demand content. Programs are also available for specific medical conditions.

Highlights
  • Customized workout prescriptions
  • Live interactive at-home classes
  • On-demand workout library
  • Doctor-endorsed programs for medical conditions
  • Nutrition and meditation guidance
  • Real-time trainer feedback
Features
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CUSTOMIZED PRESCRIPTION w/ PRESCRIPTFIT® Start with a complimentary consult with one of The U’s specialists, who will use your health history and goals to provide a recommended weekly prescription of strength, cardio and recovery workouts. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ EYES-ON-YOU AT-HOME WORKOUTS Get feedback and modifications tailored to YOUR body with The U’s team of LIVE trainers who see you, motivate you and hold you accountable. With 2 coaches on every class, our revolutionary, at-home, interactive workouts provide the sense of community you’ve come to expect from an in-person class, all while ensuring you’re moving safely and effectively. CONVENIENT, PRACTICAL ON DEMAND CONTENT Adhere to your customized Prescription with The U’s On Demand library, featuring strength, cardio and recovery workouts in various time formats to fit in your schedule. Filter to find what you need and save your favorites for future access. DOCTOR-ENDORSED PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL CONDITONS Take out the guesswork of what types of movement are safe and suitable for your diagnosis with our PrescriptFit® pre-built programs for medical conditions. Designed and approved by our Advisory Board, these 6-week programs allow you to build up confidence in body and mind through trusted, strategic progressions. LIFESTYLE CONTENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Compliment your workouts with tips and guidance on nutrition, meditation and breath work with quick, educational videos from The U’s health coaches. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED, EVER. ALL LEVEL WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED, ALWAYS. QUESTIONS? Contact us directly at info@morethanjustagym.com.

About

Cycle x Strength

This app allows users to easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the class schedule, filter by type, and manage reservations to stay organized and committed to fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • View class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage reservations
  • Stay organized and committed
Features
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The official Cycle x Strength mobile app. 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.

Screenshots

The U4 screens
Cycle x Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cycle x Strength at none against The U's 3. Cycle x Strength also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 12). The U's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. The U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Cycle x Strength asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The U against 5.0 for Cycle x Strength. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 56 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The U ships an update every 2 months, Cycle x Strength monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The U versus Cycle x Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe UCycle x Strength
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1256 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Digital U, LLCHillside Fitness Stamford LLC

Customer experience

The U

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cycle x Strength

All ratings56 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The U

Subscriptions3
  • 30 Days On-Demand1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • 30 Days On-Demand (Premium)1 Month trial$74.991 Month
  • Live Classes$150.001 Month
None

Cycle x Strength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The U free?
The U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle x Strength free?
Cycle x Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The U or Cycle x Strength?
The U and Cycle x Strength are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 56 ratings respectively.
Do The U or Cycle x Strength have ads?
Neither The U nor Cycle x Strength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The U or Cycle x Strength?
The U ships an update every 2 months, and Cycle x Strength monthly. Most recently, The U was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cycle x Strength on October 30, 2026.

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