SALT Cycle Studio vs Shine Cycle New
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SALT Cycle Studio
Book indoor cycling classes at an award-winning studio. Enjoy powerful rides designed for all fitness levels, with talented instructors and premium sound. Manage your schedule and reservations easily.
- View class schedule
- Book bikes
- Manage reservations
- Talented instructors
- Premium sound system
- Cycling shoe rentals
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Lights down. Music up. Ride on! SALT Cycle is a Rhode Island award-winning indoor cycling studio. Our rides are designed to leave you feeling powerful and purified. We mix music and movement as we deliver an unforgettable sweat session that is designed for all fitness levels. We can’t wait to welcome you, whether this is your first ride or 1,000th! With the SALT Cycle App you can view our schedule, book your bikes, easily manage your reservations, and more! Enjoy as you ride: -Friendly + talented instructors -Premium 360º sound system -Spacious studio -Complementary towel service -Cycling shoe rentals
Shine Cycle New
Discover and book classes at an indoor cycling and Barre studio. Experience high-intensity, rhythm-based workouts fueled by music and led by experienced instructors. Download to schedule your sessions and let your fitness shine.
- Class scheduling
- Studio information
- Rhythm-based cycling
- Barre classes
- Instructor profiles
- High-intensity workouts
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Find and schedule classes at Shine Cycle Fit Co. by downloading our convenient app. Welcome to Shine Cycle Fit Co., Sevier County’s first and only indoor cycling and Barre studio. Shine Cycle is a rhythm based, premium, indoor cycling studio where we use the beat of the music to fuel our classes. You will be lead through a 45 minute class by one of our experienced instructors, who are trained to provide a high-intensity, challenging, and energetic fitness experience. Download the app, schedule your classes, and get ready to let your light shine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shine Cycle New at ad-supported against SALT Cycle Studio's free with in-app purchases. SALT Cycle Studio's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 66). 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 SALT Cycle Studio against 4.9 for Shine Cycle New. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 66 respectively.
SALT Cycle Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Shine Cycle New monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SALT Cycle Studio | Shine Cycle New |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (244 ratings) — better | 4.9 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 244 — better | 66 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salt Cycle Studio LLC | Shine Cycle Fit Co., LLC |
Customer experience
SALT Cycle Studio
Shine Cycle New
In-app purchases
SALT Cycle Studio
No in-app purchases
Shine Cycle New
No in-app purchases
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