Comparison

On the Beat vs SRYMCA

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

Head to head
About

On the Beat

Create music-driven indoor cycling classes with a beat-synced timer. Design rides from your music library, customize choreography, and teach with confidence using a clear, live display. Export class plans for studio use.

Highlights
  • Build classes from music playlists
  • Program choreography to song beats
  • Live, glanceable class timer
  • Full song playback via Apple Music/Spotify
  • Customize drills and ride structure
  • Export one-page class sheets
Features
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Turn the best cycling songs into ready-to-teach rides. Built for indoor cycling instructors, On the Beat helps you create classes where every climb, sprint, and recovery lands on the beat. Build a ride from your music, customize the choreography, and teach from a live timer designed for the studio. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build a class in minutes. Start with a theme, playlist, or vibe and generate a complete ride. • Program to the music. Climbs hit the build, sprints hit the drop, and every effort matches the energy of the song. • Teach with confidence. Follow a clean, glanceable timer showing the current move, what's next, and where you are in the ride. • Play full songs through Apple Music, synced to your class timer and playing even when your screen is locked. Spotify is supported too (tracks open in the Spotify app). • Make every class your own. Adjust drills, timing, intensity, and ride structure to fit your coaching style. • Export and share. Print or save a clean one-page class sheet for the studio. Spend less time searching for songs and building playlists. Spend more time coaching unforgettable rides. APPLE MUSIC Full-song playback in class uses your own Apple Music subscription, connected directly through Apple. On the Beat never sees or stores your Apple ID password. You can also save any class as a playlist in your Apple Music library. Using Spotify? On the Beat builds the class and runs the timer and the cues. You start the songs in Spotify yourself. You do not need any music subscription to build classes, browse the catalogue, or teach with the timer and cues. WHAT YOU GET FREE Build up to 5 classes Browse the full mapped song catalogue Teach with the live timer and cues Request up to 10 songs for the catalogue 3 song changes per class ON THE BEAT PREMIUM Unlimited classes Unlimited song changes and AI revise Unlimited song requests PDF class sheets to print or save Share a class with another instructor in one tap Weekly mixes built around what you teach SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS On the Beat Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Monthly is $12.99 per month. Annual is $119.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on your iPhone, under your Apple Account, then Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onthebeatapp.com/privacy

About

SRYMCA

Features
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Make every visit to the YMCA easier with our convenient mobile app. Whether you're checking into the facility, reserving your favorite class, staying informed about important updates, or managing your membership, the YMCA App helps you stay connected on the go. With the YMCA App, you can: - Use a Digital Barcode for seamless check-in without carrying a membership card. - Sign up for classes and programs quickly, including group exercise classes, youth activities, and more. - Receive timely notifications about class cancellations, schedule changes, emergency branch closures, and other important YMCA updates. - Take control of your account by updating personal information, reviewing billing details, and viewing your visit history. Download the YMCA App today and experience a smarter, more convenient way to engage with your Y community.

Screenshots

On the Beat4 screens
SRYMCA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SRYMCA at every 2 weeks against On the Beat's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On the Beat ships an update monthly, SRYMCA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
On the Beat versus SRYMCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOn the BeatSRYMCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstructSARATOGA REGIONAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

In-app purchases

None

On the Beat

No in-app purchases

None

SRYMCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On the Beat free?
On the Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SRYMCA free?
SRYMCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do On the Beat or SRYMCA have ads?
Neither On the Beat nor SRYMCA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On the Beat or SRYMCA?
On the Beat ships an update monthly, and SRYMCA every 2 weeks. Most recently, On the Beat was updated on October 24, 2026 and SRYMCA on October 26, 2026.

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