Comparison

Bicycling vs Ask Marcus

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

Head to head
About

Bicycling

Discover the best cycling routes, gear recommendations, and fitness advice. This app offers practical tips for both experienced racers and beginners to enhance their riding experience. Enjoy exclusive content and share articles easily.

Highlights
  • Bike and gear recommendations
  • Fitness and strength advice
  • Beautiful road and trail guides
  • Practical tips for all cyclists
  • Social media sharing
  • Timed issue previews
Features
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Bicycling inspires cyclists with authoritative recommendations on the latest bikes and gear, the best advice on getting fitter and stronger, and guides to ride the most beautiful roads and trails. Bicycling gives experienced racers and beginning cyclists the practical tips to enjoy the ride of their lives. SUBSCRIBE NOW AND GET YOUR FIRST ISSUE FREE! Don't forget, you can also get free access to issues with a timed preview (on your iPhone, too!). Plus, share app content with your favorite social networks. Using a simple two-finger tap, actual images of the content itself are “clipped” and can be sent directly to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, or via email or saved to your photo roll. Download our free app today! Select the issue you'd like to purchase, or sign up with a subscription and save! Please note that you must have iOS 10.0 or higher installed on your device to use this app. Bicycling Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 1.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 19.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Ask Marcus

Features
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Ask Marcus is the only Stoic philosophy app that gives you personalized wisdom for your exact situation — not generic quotes. Share what you're struggling with and Marcus Aurelius responds with an authentic Stoic quote, explains what it means in plain English, shows you how to apply it to your specific situation today, and gives you a concrete daily practice. CONSULT MARCUS Type your real struggle — stress at work, a difficult relationship, anxiety about the future — and receive a structured response with a sourced quote, its meaning, a personal application, and a practice you can do today. 1,178 AUTHENTIC QUOTES Every quote is sourced with exact book, chapter, and section references from Marcus Aurelius (Meditations), Epictetus (Discourses & Enchiridion), Seneca (Letters to Lucilius), Zeno of Citium, and Cato the Younger. REFLECTION JOURNAL Write daily reflections with guided Stoic prompts. Protected with Face ID. DAILY WISDOM A new quote every day — no repeat within 365 days. Morning and evening notifications to keep your practice consistent. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS 7-day streaks, mood check-ins, and weekly AI insights on your journal patterns. Free: 3 consultations per month + daily quotes Pro: Unlimited consultations, full journal, weekly insights, home screen widget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://askmarcusapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bicycling4 screens
Ask Marcus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bicycling at 15.6 against Ask Marcus's 17.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Bicycling sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ask Marcus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bicycling versus Ask Marcus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBicyclingAsk Marcus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHearst Communications, Inc.REBECCA MAXINE CLAYBOR STALLWORTH

Bugs and requests

Bicycling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unusable
  • Issues with downloading and restoring purchases
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bookmark feature to save progress
  • Improved navigation and UI
  • Seamless integration with print subscription

Ask Marcus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bicycling

Subscriptions2
  • Bicycling 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Bicycling 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Bicycling Tour De France Photo Guide$1.99
  • Bicycling Jan / Feb 2012$6.99
  • April 2012$6.99
Show 5 more
  • May 2012$6.99
  • Jan/Feb 2013$6.99
  • March 2013$6.99
  • April 2013$6.99
  • April 2014$6.99
3 purchases

Ask Marcus

Subscriptions2
  • Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ask Marcus Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Bicycling free?
Bicycling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ask Marcus free?
Ask Marcus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bicycling or Ask Marcus have ads?
Neither Bicycling nor Ask Marcus shows ads.

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