Comparison

American vs Cycle Source TV

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

Head to head
About

American

This magazine app explores the world of American V-twin motorcycles, catering to enthusiasts of all backgrounds. It covers custom builds, technical heritage, and the freedom of riding, offering in-depth content for a literate readership.

Highlights
  • In-depth V-twin motorcycle coverage
  • Features on custom builds and heritage
  • Content for diverse rider backgrounds
  • Digital magazine format
  • Subscription options available
  • Purchase single issues
Features
Read full description

American-V is the UK's only consumer title that deals with America's iconic motorcycles and their impact on the lives of a rich diversity of owners from all backgrounds. The Bi-Monthly magazine appeals whether it is covering the extravagant customs of lifestyle bikers, the technical heritage beloved of classic enthusiasts, the long-haul comfort of intercontinental riders or a growing number of lifetime motorcyclists discovering the sense of freedom associated with the marque for the first time. It is an informed, in-depth, broad appeal magazine that assumes an intelligent, literate readership and represents excellent value to its committed followers. -------------------- This is a free app download with paid content within. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. Available subscriptions are: 2 month: £1.49/ US$1.99 (1 issue) 6 months: £4.99/ US$6.99 (3 issues) 12 months: £9.99/ US$13.99 (6 issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Cycle Source TV

Access a centralized hub for motorcycle content from various creators. Enjoy unlimited access to videos and programming across all your devices with a subscription. This platform offers a wide range of motorcycle-related media, drawing from decades of industry experience.

Highlights
  • Centralized motorcycle content hub
  • Content from community creators
  • Unlimited access on all devices
  • Subscription-based model
  • Draws from 28 years of magazine history
  • Focus on storytelling and skill-teaching
Features
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Cycle Source TV is a new movement from the motorcycle community aimed at centralizing motorcycle content from a community of content creators in one location that makes it easier for viewers to get to it. In that, whether you want to watch it from your TV, your Apple device or even on your computer, it's all in one convenient place. With creators who are themselves from the national motorcycle industry already producing unique and insightful content, we believe this will quickly become the one stop location for motorcycle programming. It all centers around a 28 year history of publishing Cycle Source Magazine on the national newsstands. With that level of experience our staff is not new to providing motorcycle media, it's what we have been doing for nearly three decades. While the print industry is still part of what we love to do, telling a good story, teaching a new skill and introducing new talent is our mission. This new platform makes it easier than ever to achieve -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Cycle Source TV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://cyclesourcetv.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://cyclesourcetv.com/privacy

Screenshots

American4 screens
Cycle Source TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

American and Cycle Source TV both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cycle Source TV's written reviews are positive against 42% of American's. Cycle Source TV also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). American's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. American sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Cycle Source TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for American against 5.0 for Cycle Source TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of American's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cycle Source TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American ships an update every 7 months, Cycle Source TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
American versus Cycle Source TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmericanCycle Source TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCONTRACT PUBLISHING UK (CPUK) LTDGrease & Gears TV, LLC

Customer experience

American

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Cycle Source TV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

American

Subscriptions2
  • American-V Magazine$19.996 Months
  • American-V Magazine$38.991 Year
One-time8
  • Nov-12$3.99
  • Issue 59 - Dece... (id:796468)$5.99
  • Issue 60 - Febr... (id:796275)$5.99
Show 5 more
  • Issue 61 - Apri... (id:796442)$5.99
  • Issue 62 - June... (id:796499)$5.99
  • Issue 63 - Augu... (id:796374)$5.99
  • Issue 77 - Janu... (id:796443)$5.99
  • American-V 3 back issue bundle$7.99
2 purchases

Cycle Source TV

Subscriptions2
  • The Basic Package$6.991 Month
  • SuperFan$71.991 Year

Questions

Is American free?
American is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle Source TV free?
Cycle Source TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, American or Cycle Source TV?
American and Cycle Source TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do American or Cycle Source TV have ads?
Neither American nor Cycle Source TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, American or Cycle Source TV?
American ships an update every 7 months, and Cycle Source TV monthly. Most recently, American was updated on September 7, 2026 and Cycle Source TV on September 17, 2026.

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