Comparison

Singletrack Magazine vs RYUKIN

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

Head to head
About

Singletrack Magazine

This app delivers award-winning cycling content with in-depth features and respected reviews. It inspires riders of all disciplines, from downhill to singlespeed. Access current and back issues, plus subscribe for ongoing content.

Highlights
  • In-depth cycling features
  • Industry-respected reviews
  • Content for all bike types
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options
  • Cross-platform purchase protection
Features
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Feature rich and voted Best Bike Mag of the year 2009 & 2010, Singletrack magazine is filled with quality content designed to inspire you to ride, whether that be a full suspension DH bike to a steel singlespeed. Established in 2001, Singletrack magazine has earned a reputation for quality, lengthy features and industry respected reviews. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

RYUKIN

Experience the serene beauty of a virtual goldfish aquarium. Customize your tank, interact with the fish, and enjoy soothing sounds. Features a special mode for young children and a sleep timer for relaxation.

Highlights
  • Interactive goldfish that respond to touch
  • Customizable tank shape and background
  • Soothing water sounds and visuals
  • Cat & Baby Mode for safe play
  • Sleep timer for bedtime
  • Clock and date display
Features
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~ Gracefully Fluttering Goldfish ~ Goldfish glide gracefully through crystal-clear water, their fins fluttering gently as they swim. Their charming gestures and soft, delicate fin movements have been carefully recreated. Enjoy the beauty of goldfish anytime, anywhere — without the need for water changes or feeding. App Highlights - Fish respond to your touch and follow your finger - Customize tank shape, background color, and floating objects - Soothing water sounds and clear, refreshing visuals - "Cat & Baby Mode" for safe play with kittens and toddlers - Sleep timer for relaxing bedtime use - Play your favorite music while watching the aquarium - Clock and date display - White and black goldfish included; colorful and themed fish available via in-app purchase Settings & Customization - Camera options (Free position / Follow fish / Auto-rotation) - Screen orientation - Tilt sensitivity - Sleep timer - UI size - Toggle water surface, bubbles, and other effects - Adjust brightness, saturation, contrast, and color tone - Quality settings (resolution and various effects) - Volume settings (water sounds, bubble sounds) - Clock & date options (font, position, size) Other Features - Fish, objects, and the water surface respond to touch and device tilt - Fish may whimsically swim toward your finger - Tap too much and the fish may faint! - Feed the fish - Adjust the size of fish and objects - Display up to six fish at once ‥∴ Bringing the Allure of Goldfish Closer ∴‥ This app was born from a childhood dream of recreating goldfish through programming. Fifteen years after the release of the original app *Wa Kingyo*, countless refinements have been made to capture the graceful and charming nature of these fish. From the gentle movement of their fins to the way they chase and munch on food, experience the beauty and warmth that goldfish bring. News and Support X: @m_hakozaki TikTok: @m_hakozaki Instagram: @masataka.hakozaki

Screenshots

Singletrack Magazine1 screens
RYUKIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Singletrack Magazine at Free against RYUKIN's $3.49. Singletrack Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). RYUKIN's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (94% vs 53%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Singletrack Magazine is free to download; RYUKIN costs $3.49 up front. Singletrack Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months and RYUKIN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RYUKIN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYUKIN has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Singletrack Magazine's written reviews are positive against 94% of RYUKIN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singletrack Magazine ships an update every 3 months, RYUKIN every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Singletrack Magazine versus RYUKIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingletrack MagazineRYUKIN
PriceFree — better$3.49
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.9 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings462 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedMasataka Hakozaki

Customer experience

Singletrack Magazine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative41.4%

RYUKIN

All ratings62 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

Singletrack Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RYUKIN

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional crashing on high-end devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change fish colors
  • Add more fish species (e.g. bettas, tetras)
  • Implement fish breeding/growth mode
  • Allow customizing fish placement in tank
  • Add desktop/widget mode for always-on display

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Singletrack Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Singletrack Magazine$14.996 Months
  • Singletrack Magazine$26.991 Year
One-time8
  • 74 (id:368942)$3.99
  • 77 (id:405155)$3.99
  • 78 (id:363775)$3.99
Show 5 more
  • 107 (id:400714)$3.99
  • 106 (id:400712)$3.99
  • 105 (id:400710)$3.99
  • 104 (id:400708)$3.99
  • Singletrack 79 (id:733951)$4.99
10 purchases

RYUKIN

One-time10
  • ROBO FISH 02$1.99
  • GHOST TRANSLUCENT$1.99
  • GHOST BLACK$1.99
Show 7 more
  • RED RYUKIN$1.99
  • RED-WHITE RYUKIN$1.99
  • CALICO RED/WHITE/BLACK$1.99
  • YELLOW GOLD RYUKIN$1.99
  • CALICO KITTY FISH$1.99
  • SKELETON FISH$1.99
  • PANDA TELESCOPE$1.99

Questions

Is Singletrack Magazine free?
Singletrack Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RYUKIN free?
RYUKIN costs $3.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Singletrack Magazine or RYUKIN?
RYUKIN is rated higher. Singletrack Magazine averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RYUKIN averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.
Do Singletrack Magazine or RYUKIN have ads?
Neither Singletrack Magazine nor RYUKIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Singletrack Magazine or RYUKIN?
Singletrack Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and RYUKIN every 8 days. Most recently, Singletrack Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and RYUKIN on November 8, 2026.

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