# Singletrack Magazine vs RYUKIN

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Singletrack Magazine | RYUKIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.49 |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singletrack-magazine/id386593376/reviews) | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryukin/id6471839445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [Masataka Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/323346554) |

## What reviewers say

### Singletrack Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singletrack-magazine/id386593376)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Singletrack Magazine | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Singletrack Magazine | $26.99 | per year |
| 74 (id:368942) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 77 (id:405155) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 78 (id:363775) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 107 (id:400714) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 106 (id:400712) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 105 (id:400710) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 104 (id:400708) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Singletrack 79 (id:733951) | $4.99 | one-time |


### RYUKIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryukin/id6471839445)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ROBO FISH 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST TRANSLUCENT | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED-WHITE RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO RED/WHITE/BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| YELLOW GOLD RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| SKELETON FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| PANDA TELESCOPE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Gorgeous and lifelike fish
- 🎨 Beautiful and customizable environments
- 🎶 Soothing water sounds
- 🕰️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Immersive and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption on max settings
- 💰 Additional fish require paid purchases
- 🌱 Lack of plant/natural decor options
- 🐟 Limited variety of standard goldfish

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashing on high-end devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*