# Adventure Motorcycle vs Cyclist

The clearest difference is monetization model: Adventure Motorcycle at free with in-app purchases against Cyclist's subscription. Adventure Motorcycle also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). Cyclist's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 35). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adventure Motorcycle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 6 months and Cyclist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Adventure Motorcycle against 4.7 for Cyclist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 147 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Adventure Motorcycle's written reviews are positive against 46% of Cyclist's.

Adventure Motorcycle ships an update every 7 months, Cyclist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adventure Motorcycle | Cyclist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-motorcycle/id464772948/reviews)** | [4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclist/id553437963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [Metropolis International Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415172384) |

## What reviewers say

### Adventure Motorcycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-motorcycle/id464772948)

Access North America's oldest adventure and dual-sport motorcycle magazine. Read ride reports, product reviews, and the latest news. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing content.

**Highlights:** Ride reports, Product reviews, Motorcycle news, Digital magazine issues, In-app subscriptions, Cross-platform purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventure Motorcycle | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Adventure Motorcycle | $12.99 | per year |
| July-August 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| January-February 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| September - October 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| July-August 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| May-June 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| March-April 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and articles
- 👍 Informative and entertaining
- 👍 High-quality images
- 👍 Well-written periodical
- 👍 Good product reviews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Slow to get new issues
- 🐛 Low resolution images
- 🐛 Blurry and pixelated images
- 🐛 Contrast issues with images

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes often
- Slow to get new issues
- App does not open past splash screen
- Contrast issues with images
- App severely lacks

**Requested features**

- Link out to advertiser pages
- More issues published
- More local content (US and Canada)
- Publish bi-monthly editions at the first of the period
- More reviews of gear like panniers and farkels


### Cyclist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclist/id553437963)

This app delivers in-depth road cycling content, featuring reviews of bikes and gear, expert advice, and stunning photography. Explore iconic brands, pro peloton stories, and breathtaking rides from around the world.

**Highlights:** Road bike reviews, Cycling gear reviews, Expert performance advice, Pro peloton stories, Stunning photography, App-friendly format, Video content and 360° views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 month subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 month subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Cyclist Single Issue 47 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 52 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 14 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 44 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 46 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cyclist Single Issue 48 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 High-quality magazine content and writing
- 📸 Stunning photography and visual design
- 🎨 Well-thought-out digital layout optimized for mobile/tablet
- 📖 Excellent mix of articles, reviews, and cycling routes
- 🌍 Engaging travel and destination coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Persistent subscription and login issues
- 📥 Downloaded magazines disappear or fail to persist
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to access downloaded content
- ⏱️ Lack of app updates for years

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 17 and newer versions
- Downloaded magazines don't persist on device
- Partial downloads despite good internet connection
- App locks up and freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Bookmark functionality to save reading position
- Page sync across devices
- Offline reading without internet requirement
- Zoom-enabled contents page
- Device-compatible GPS files for cycling routes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adventure Motorcycle free?

Adventure Motorcycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cyclist free?

Cyclist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Adventure Motorcycle or Cyclist?

Adventure Motorcycle is rated higher. Adventure Motorcycle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Cyclist averages 4.7 from 147 ratings.

### Do Adventure Motorcycle or Cyclist have ads?

Neither Adventure Motorcycle nor Cyclist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adventure Motorcycle or Cyclist?

Adventure Motorcycle ships an update every 7 months, and Cyclist every 4 months. Most recently, Adventure Motorcycle was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cyclist on October 24, 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.*