Comparison

Vivint vs Cycling Studio New

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

Head to head
About

Vivint

Manage your home's security, energy, and smart devices from anywhere. Arm or disarm your system, view live camera feeds, control locks, and adjust thermostats remotely. Receive instant alerts for important events.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Remote lock/unlock doors
  • View live camera feeds
  • Control smart lights and thermostats
  • Receive real-time alerts
  • Two-way audio with doorbell camera
Features
Currently charting
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The Vivint app brings home security, energy management, and smart home features all into one place. Whether you’re on the go or at home, managing your home has never been simpler. The Vivint app allows you to: Arm or disarm your security system Control your whole system anytime, anywhere, with the touch of a button. Arm and disarm your system and set up custom actions to automate your smart home.   Stay in control, even when you’re away See and speak with visitors through your doorbell from anywhere with 2-way talk and clear 180x180 HD video. Unlock the door for a guest, change the temperature, turn on Smart Deter, and much more, even if you’re not home. View live camera feeds and recordings Keep your home safer with cameras and security that work together. Check on what's happening around your home day and night, and rewatch important events with 30-day DVR recording and Smart Clips. Save energy Create custom schedules for your lights and turn them off from anywhere. Adjust your thermostat from your phone to save money, even if you’re away. Lock and unlock your home Know your home is secure by checking the status of your smart locks, and lock or unlock your doors with a swipe. Check to see if the garage door is open through the status indicator on the app, and be alerted right away if you happen to leave it open.   Receive alerts and notifications Know if one of your cameras has deterred a lurker, your garage door was left open, a package has been delivered, and much more. Note: Vivint Smart Home System and service subscription required. Call 877.788.2697 for information on a new System. Note: If you’re looking for the app that supports the Vivint Go! Control Panel, search and download the “Vivint Classic” app.

About

Cycling Studio New

Book your spot in cycling classes with your preferred coach and time. Experience immersive rides with music that drives your workout. Choose from Cycle and Move class types.

Highlights
  • Reserve specific bikes
  • Select preferred coach
  • Choose class times
  • Book Cycle classes
  • Book Move classes
  • Immersive ride experience
Features
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Reserve a specific bike at a specific time with a specific coach. There will be Cycle and Move classes! GET LOST IN EVERY RIDE AND ENJOY EVERY BEAT OF THE MUSIC!

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
Cycling Studio New4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vivint at none against Cycling Studio New's shown. Vivint also leads on ratings volume (876K vs 79) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cycling Studio New's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.7 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cycling Studio New holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 876K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Vivint versus Cycling Studio New: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintCycling Studio New
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (876K ratings)4.9 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings876K — better79
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size476 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivintCycling Studio INC

Customer experience

Vivint

All ratings875,368 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,817 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative66.5%

Cycling Studio New

All ratings61 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vivint

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and fails to load cameras
  • Cameras frequently go offline unexpectedly
  • Alarm system triggers false alarms
  • Sync issues between app, panel, and devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS/Android versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support for tablets
  • Improve customization options for alerts and notifications
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms
  • Provide better video storage and playback capabilities
  • Enhance two-way audio functionality

Cycling Studio New

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

Cycling Studio New

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cycling Studio New free?
Cycling Studio New is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or Cycling Studio New?
Cycling Studio New is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 876K ratings, while Cycling Studio New averages 4.9 from 79 ratings.
Do Vivint or Cycling Studio New have ads?
Cycling Studio New shows ads; Vivint does not.

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