SALT Cycle Studio vs The Sun Cycle
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
The Sun Cycle
This app offers immersive, high-energy fitness classes led by top instructors, set to motivating playlists. Users can book in-person or virtual studio sessions, access an on-demand library, and track their progress. It's designed for all fitness levels, blending fun with effective workouts.
- High-energy classes
- Top instructors
- On-demand library
- Progress tracking
- Class booking
- Virtual studio
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You'd be surprised how far a stationary bike can take you. Whether riding with us in-person on the beach, or at home in our virtual studio, we will ride toward those goals together! Immerse yourself in high-energy classes led by top instructors, set to heart-pumping playlists that fuel your ride. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, our state-of-the-art bikes, welcoming atmosphere, and expertly designed classes make every session unforgettable. Experience the perfect blend of fitness and fun while riding on the beach in the heart of Sunny Santa Monica. Book your bike today and shine brighter with Sun Cycle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SALT Cycle Studio at every 3 weeks against The Sun Cycle's every 10 months. SALT Cycle Studio also leads on ratings volume (244 vs 2). The Sun Cycle's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
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 5.0 for The Sun Cycle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SALT Cycle Studio has 244 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SALT Cycle Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, The Sun Cycle every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SALT Cycle Studio | The Sun Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (244 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 244 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Salt Cycle Studio LLC | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
Customer experience
SALT Cycle Studio
The Sun Cycle
In-app purchases
SALT Cycle Studio
No in-app purchases
The Sun Cycle
No in-app purchases
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