The Set. vs Alive Cycle On Demand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Set.
This app offers a variety of Pilates and Barre classes designed to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. It provides convenient workouts for busy individuals, aiming to improve mood and help users achieve their fitness and mental wellness goals.
- Pilates classes
- Barre classes
- Strength building
- Flexibility training
- Mindfulness exercises
- Quarterly workshops
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Hey, I'm Meagan and I'm SO happy you are here! As a certified Life Coach & Pilates + Barre Instructor, its my mission to help you become the strongest, most confident version of YOU! The Set is packed full of classes that will challenge every muscle, help you stay flexible & mobile and raise those endorphins so you can feel good and be fully present for all that life demands of you. Listen, you're busy...me too! As a mom of 3 and fully booked coach, I know how important it is to make movement a priority but it has to be convenient AND energizing. The Set will do both with workouts you can do anytime/anywhere + classes of all lengths that will improve your mood and help you reach your goals. Join me as we work together to become stronger in mind AND body...its a powerful combo! Also, access my quarterly workshops to dive deeper into the mindset work. Cannot wait to workout with you!
Alive Cycle On Demand
Experience at-home fitness with motivating, rhythm-based workouts for all levels. Access a variety of class types including cycle, strength, Pilates, barre, and yoga. Stream sessions on your phone, iPad, or TV.
- Rhythm-based workouts
- Multiple class types
- All fitness levels
- Stream on multiple devices
- Community and motivation
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An at home fitness experience that makes you feel ALIVE! Workout anytime anywhere with community, motivation and rhythm based workouts for every fitness level! Class types include rhythm cycle, strength training programs, Pilates, barre & restorative yoga! Stream workouts on your phone, IPad, or TV! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Monthly and Annual plans are available. Select the plan that work for you! Subscription will auto renew and can be canceled at any time. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Set. at none against Alive Cycle On Demand's 2. Alive Cycle On Demand's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Alive Cycle On Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. The Set. asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Set. against 5.0 for Alive Cycle On Demand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Set. | Alive Cycle On Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sutra Fitness, Inc. | Cycling Company LLC |
Customer experience
The Set.
Alive Cycle On Demand
In-app purchases
The Set.
No in-app purchases
Alive Cycle On Demand
- Live + VOD Monthly$34.991 Month
- Annual Live+VOD$349.001 Year
Questions
Is The Set. free?
Is Alive Cycle On Demand free?
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