# Rouleur vs Cyql

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyql at none against Rouleur's 10. Cyql also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). Rouleur's advantage is ratings volume (374 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rouleur sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cyql asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rouleur against 4.6 for Cyql. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rouleur has 374 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Rouleur's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cyql's.

Rouleur ships an update every 10 months, Cyql every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rouleur | Cyql |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rouleur/id480114825/reviews)** | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyql-connects-cyclists/id1552276793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rouleur LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/480114828) | [Cyql B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552276795) |

## What reviewers say

### Rouleur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rouleur/id480114825)

Access exclusive cycling stories, interviews, photography, and podcasts. Explore racing news, tech, travel, and more. Listen to audio versions of articles and enjoy offline reading with digital editions. A 30-day free trial is available for new subscribers.

**Highlights:** Exclusive cycling stories, In-depth interviews, Stunning photography, Entertaining podcasts, Audio versions of stories, Digital magazine editions, Offline reading

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rouleur: Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Rouleur: Auto renewing subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Issue 52 of Rouleur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 61 of Rouleur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 60 of Rouleur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 63 of Rouleur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 62 of Rouleur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rouleur: Issue 29 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 31, by PixelMags | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 51 of Rouleur | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality magazine
- 👍 Incredible photos
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Outstanding work
- 👍 Few ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scrolling bug
- 🐛 Cannot read offline
- 🐛 Won't allow login
- 🐛 Half-baked update
- 🐛 Poor customer experience

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling bug where page gets stuck
- App requires internet to read downloaded magazines offline
- Login issues preventing users from accessing the app
- App keeps logging users out, losing bookmarks
- Navigation is not intuitive

**Requested features**

- Allow offline reading of downloaded magazines
- Fix scrolling bug
- Improve app navigation and intuitiveness
- Increase font size and allow pinch-to-zoom
- Ensure new editions appear promptly after print release


### Cyql

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyql-connects-cyclists/id1552276793)

Connect with cyclists and clubs for group rides, communication, and gear exchange. Discover new routes, plan rides, and stay informed about the cycling community. Share experiences and ride together globally.

**Highlights:** Create, find, and share rides, Group ride safety features, Integrated communication, Cycling community marketplace, GPX route discovery, Ride planning and tracking, Push notifications for updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rouleur free?

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

### Is Cyql free?

Cyql is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rouleur or Cyql?

Rouleur is rated higher. Rouleur averages 4.7 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Cyql averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do Rouleur or Cyql have ads?

Neither Rouleur nor Cyql shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rouleur or Cyql?

Rouleur ships an update every 10 months, and Cyql every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rouleur was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cyql on October 25, 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.*