# Bicycling vs Ask Marcus

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bicycling | Ask Marcus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycling/id470946258/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342026653) | [REBECCA MAXINE CLAYBOR STALLWORTH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890610709) |

## What reviewers say

### Bicycling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycling/id470946258)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bicycling 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Bicycling 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Bicycling Tour De France Photo Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bicycling Jan / Feb 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jan/Feb 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Informative content
- 🚲 Helpful for cyclists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 💸 Confusing subscription model
- 🔌 Offline reading problems
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unusable
- Issues with downloading and restoring purchases
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Bookmark feature to save progress
- Improved navigation and UI
- Seamless integration with print subscription


### Ask Marcus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-marcus/id6762577570)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ask Marcus Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Ask Marcus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Ask Marcus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


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