# American vs Cycle Source TV

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | American | Cycle Source TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-v/id493501469/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-source-tv/id6457092586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CONTRACT PUBLISHING UK (CPUK) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457192692) | [Grease & Gears TV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700748989) |

## What reviewers say

### American

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-v/id493501469)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American-V Magazine | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| American-V Magazine | $38.99 | per year |
| Nov-12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 59 - Dece... (id:796468) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 60 - Febr... (id:796275) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 61 - Apri... (id:796442) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 62 - June... (id:796499) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 63 - Augu... (id:796374) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 77 - Janu... (id:796443) | $5.99 | one-time |
| American-V 3 back issue bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


### Cycle Source TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-source-tv/id6457092586)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Basic Package | $6.99 | per month |
| SuperFan | $71.99 | per year |


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