# B.iCycle - GPS cycling computer for Road & Mountain Biking > GPS cycling computer for road and mountain biking with advanced mapping and HealthKit. (iPhone/iPad app by Hendrik Schweppe.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-gps-cycling-computer-for-road-and-mountain-biking/id307179258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hendrik Schweppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158187883) - Category: Health & Fitness, Navigation - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-gps-cycling-computer-for-road-and-mountain-biking/id307179258/reviews.md ## What is B.iCycle? — NEW: APPLE WATCH APP — COOL NEW FEATURES: - An Apple Watch App: All your values at a glance -- any time! - HealthKit Integration allows you to save your performance to Apple Health Kit and to get your Heart Rate information from coupled devices (Apple Watch, Bluetooth belt)! - Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing - Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings) - Many improvements, e.g. the resolution of the map. B.iCycle is the next generation cyclometer for your iPhone !! Get the only biking app with the amazing map source OpenCycleMap !! iTunes Rewind 2010: Apple ranks B.iCycle as top selling Fitness app of 2010 !! ***** As seen on FOXNews ***** --- FOXNews says: "Very cool!" --- — EASY TO USE - WITH STYLE — B.iCycle provides all the information you need on the bike. B.iCycle is known for its stylish user interface combined with maximum ease of use. A new experience on the bike that is a real game changer! — MAXIMUM PRECISION - BIKE LIKE A PRO — Based on countless test drives and refinement we calculate speed, distance, altitude and calories with maximum precision of the built in GPS. No calibration needed! Units can be set to US or metric. GPS auto pause detection stops the timer for you during a standstill (e.g. when stopping at a traffic light). — ALWAYS AVAILABLE - NEVER LOSE ANY TRIP DATA — Our multi tasking support allows using the iPod player, texting or calling while recording a trip. B.iCycle is 100% compatible from iPhone 4 to iPhone 6+ and works with iOS 7 and iOS8. Very power efficient for up to 6 hours of recording with the display turned off. — THE BEST MAPS - TAILOR MADE FOR BIKERS — The only biking app that provides the amazing map source OpenCycleMap with highlighted bike paths and contour lines. A community of more than 500.000 OpenStreetMap users are mapping roads and bike trails for you! OpenStreetMap constantly collects all bike lanes and trails around the world and is getting better each day! Watch your bike automatically move on the map while you bike and zoom in on your current (red line) or saved (blue line) trails. B.iCycle stores map data that has been loaded once. That saves battery on the ride and allows you to preload the map when you are biking in an area with no cellular connection or abroad. — IMPORT TRIPS AND SHARE YOURS WITH FRIENDS — All trips will be stored and can be shared right after a trip or anytime later from the track history. Share your trips via email (KML and GPX e.g. to watch a trip with Google Earth), Facebook, Twitter and 1-2-sports with other bikers. Import trips from the internet for free via the sports portal 1-2-sports. — FREE UPDATES - FOREVER — We update our roadmap constantly based on the best feedback and most frequent requests from our huge community. We have amazing new stuff in the pipeline and all future updates will be 100% free! B.iCycle - BIKING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! * For the full experience we recommend to use a bike mount. We love the solutions from Wicked Chili and Dahon. Check www.b-icycle.com for more information. * Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - Apple Watch app for real-time data - HealthKit integration for performance tracking - Ultra-accurate height calculation - Voice feedback for completed distances - OpenCycleMap with highlighted bike paths - GPS auto-pause detection - Offline map data storage ## What do users think of B.iCycle? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to navigate and use - 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking and mapping - 📧 Email ride data and sharing features - ⏱️ Comprehensive cycling statistics (speed, distance, altitude, calories) - 🍎 Apple Watch integration - ⏸️ Auto-pause functionality - 💰 Good value for price compared to dedicated devices - 🔋 Reasonable battery life with optimization - 🚴 Reliable performance over years of use - 📊 Google Earth integration for route visualization **Cons** - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🐛 GPS connection failures - 🐛 App crashes frequently - ❌ No longer receiving updates - 📱 Incompatible with recent iOS versions - 🗺️ Poor map quality and coverage gaps - 📧 Email sharing often fails - 🔗 Broken support links and unresponsive developer - 💸 Expensive for features offered - 🎨 Outdated and unattractive UI design **Commonly reported bugs** - GPS not acquiring signal on recent iOS versions - API Key required error on map display - App crashes when accessing help or settings - Crashes when sharing tracks via email or social media - Screen goes black with no data display - GPS readings wildly inaccurate (592 mph, 1,569 miles) - App freezes after sharing tracks - Altitude calculations inaccurate - Map scrolling and sizing issues - App continues running in background after closing - Pauses unexpectedly mid-ride - Heart rate function unreliable - Apple Watch app doesn't stay on screen - Incompatibility with iPhone 6s and newer models **Most requested features** - Auto-pause at traffic lights and stops - Cadence monitoring - Heart rate monitor integration - Bluetooth connectivity for external devices - Route planning and navigation directions - Ride notes and comments section - Monthly distance targets and tracking - Photo integration with routes - Offline map caching improvements - Calendar view of rides - Customizable data display fields - High contrast display options for sunlight - Terrain and mountain bike trail maps - Google Maps option instead of OpenStreetMap - Ride comparison and performance tracking - CSV/Excel export of trip data - Cloud-based ride logging and backup - Larger start/stop buttons ## Recent user reviews (10 of 109) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-gps-cycling-computer-for-road-and-mountain-biking/id307179258/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic Apo *2020-07-11* This App is fantastic I have used it for well over 3 years and it does everything I need. Very easy to navigate through menus and brilliant feature to email tracks. ### 1/5 — API Key required makes map useless *2019-10-20* Downloaded and I ran app changed to cycles open map and get message across map ”API Key required”. No way to get hold of support either in app or on web. Hyper link to support go no where. I’m asking for my money back. ### 1/5 — They’re not updating it anymore *2019-04-02, version 5.0.2* this app is dead in the water, no more updates ### 5/5 — Great app, well worth the purchase. *2019-03-12* I’ve been using B.icycle to log & map my rides for over 8 years now & it works brilliantly. Back in 2010 it was in the top of the charts for cycling apps though it seems to have fallen down the rankings lately. With a bit of searching you can find it & it is well worth buying. It has been kept updated over the years & still maintains all its original features. I started using the Apple Watch app last year on my series 1. It works pretty well though have found that it doesn’t stay on the app screen & goes back to the watch face so doesn’t always measure my heart rate. Perhaps another update would fix this? If you want a simple reliable app to log all your values then I can highly recommend getting this app. ### 5/5 — Stood the test of time *2018-12-29, version 5.0.2* I have tracked every ride since 2011 with b.icycle and that's now more than 27,500 miles. The app is easy to use, the maps look great, it is reliable (I gave up on other apps before this after the GPS connections proved unreliable) and when they added the Apple Watch app it was even better. As long as the app stays updated for the iPhone and Apple Watch I intend to use this for the next 27k+ miles. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — GPS does not work any more *2018-08-19* Hi I have always been very happy with this app, now, since the latest IOS upgrade, the GPS conncection does not work any more. developer, please help .. ### 5/5 — works fine w/new iOS *2018-05-11, version 5.0.2* This app works fine with 11.3 IOS. Had to use a mount for large iphone 8+ and desired an app that had only simple cyclometer functions, a la Cateye, plus a map. This allows you to eliminate cadence, HRM, etc from the display. Auto-pause is a function the other apps didn’t have. ### 5/5 — Good Cycling App! *2017-07-24, version 5.0.2* I have used this cycling app for several years now. It does a really good job of presenting the necessary information while riding. I use a iPhone handlebar mount, and the app when not being displayed does not drain the battery (25% over 5 hours). Eben when the iphone screen is dark it still calls out the mileage and average speed at each mile of the trip.I especially like the post ride features of sending me the report and the total trip counts and map overview. The map function has aslo improved through the years. The watch function I dont use as its difficult for me to raise the watch and see the data while riding. Its pricey at $10, but I feel its decent value for the money. ### 1/5 — Was good once *2017-05-10, version 5.0.2* As others have noted, this app no longer works with recent IOS releases. Totally useless now since it won't acquire GPS. ### 5/5 — Bryton or this.... *2017-04-14* Well I read every comment on this app before I decided to buy it, I loved my old Bryton rider 50, but I have to say Im glad I decided to go for this. I have an old iphone 5 so I will be using this app with that, we did a test today and found the distance accurate. I just can't find anything about how to add the off road maps on 😐 Overall im very impressed, the altitude feature works for me too. Id say go for it... I ride on the moors and whilst I know the tracks it would be nice to find the hidden paths too. Could the developer e mail me with the map upload instructions please. ## Frequently asked questions about B.iCycle ### What does B.iCycle do? B.iCycle is a GPS cycling computer that provides accurate tracking of speed, distance, altitude, and calories burned for both road and mountain biking. It offers features like an Apple Watch app, HealthKit integration, and detailed mapping with highlighted bike paths. ### What are the key features of B.iCycle? Key features include an Apple Watch app for at-a-glance data, HealthKit integration for saving performance and heart rate, ultra-accurate height calculation, voice feedback for completed miles/kilometers, and the OpenCycleMap source with highlighted bike paths and contour lines. ### How much does B.iCycle cost? The application is a paid app. The description mentions free updates forever, indicating that once purchased, users will receive all future enhancements and new features without additional cost. ### What devices and iOS versions are compatible with B.iCycle? B.iCycle is 100% compatible with iPhones from iPhone 4 to iPhone 6+, and it works with iOS 7 and iOS 8. It also features an Apple Watch app for seamless integration with your wearable device. ### Can I use B.iCycle without a cellular connection? Yes, B.iCycle allows you to preload map data. This feature saves battery during rides and enables you to use the maps when biking in areas with no cellular connection or when traveling abroad. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0.2 — 2015-07-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Our version 5.0 brings you new features and lots of tweaks! - An Apple Watch App: All your values at a glance -- any time! - Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing - Send your rides to Apple HealthKit and get statistics for your weekly or monthly activity - Display your current and average heart rate from your HealthKit connected Bluetooth belt or Apple Watch (turn it on in the settings) - Map image resolution improved - Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings) - Images of your tracks now included in email, Facebook and Twitter posts - Integration of your iOS Facebook/Twitter accounts (no separate login necessary!) - Bugfixes and major revamps behind the scenes - Stay tuned for our next big update that will boost your experience (plus an Apple Watch App)! It's already in the works and will be free for all users! ### 5.0.1 — 2015-06-16 ** Update v5.0.1: This fixes some issues with the 1-2-sports portal. ** Our version 5.0 brings you new features and lots of tweaks! - Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing - Send your rides to Apple HealthKit and get statistics for your weekly or monthly activity - Display your current and average heart rate from your HealthKit connected Bluetooth belt or Apple Watch (turn it on in the settings) - Map image resolution improved - Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings) - Images of your tracks now included in email, Facebook and Twitter posts - Integration of your iOS Facebook/Twitter accounts (no separate login necessary!) - Bugfixes and major revamps behind the scenes - Stay tuned for our next big update that will boost your experience (plus an Apple Watch App)! It's already in the works and will be free for all users! ### 5.0 — 2015-05-21 This update brings you new features and lots of tweaks - Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing - Send your rides to Apple HealthKit and get statistics for your weekly or monthly activity - Display your current and average heart rate from your HealthKit connected Bluetooth belt or Apple Watch (turn it on in the settings) - Map image resolution improved - Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings) - Images of your tracks now included in email, Facebook and Twitter posts - Integration of your iOS Facebook/Twitter accounts (no separate login necessary!) - Bugfixes and major revamps behind the scenes - Stay tuned for our next big update that will boost your experience (plus an Apple Watch App)! It's already in the works and will be free for all users! ### 4.0.1 — 2013-04-03 - Bugfix for tour upload to Twitter - Support for iPhone 5 screen size - further iOS6 support - GPS precision fine tuned ### 4.0 — 2013-03-25 - Support for iPhone 5 screen size - further iOS6 support - GPS precision fine tuned ## Apps similar to B.iCycle | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SwimGuru, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimguru-inc/id1175104334) | 1.0 (5) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Lower Back Pain Exercises](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lower-back-pain-exercises/id1334009609) | 4.2 (9) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Data Biologics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-biologics/id1440667414) | 2.9 (9) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [EasyRoute](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyroute/id605127860) | 4.4 (49) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Fitmeter Bike - GPS Cycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitmeter-bike-gps-cycling/id1088672024) | 4.8 (3,480) | $5.99 | Health & Fitness | | [BFitt60 Group Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfitt60-group-training/id1578717204) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Hendrik Schweppe - [iSkate - GPS skating computer for inline and roller skates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iskate-gps-skating-computer-for-inline-and-roller-skates/id314131560) - [i.Run FREE - GPS Running Coach for Fitness and ...](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-free-gps-running-coach-for-fitness-and/id419593144) All apps by Hendrik Schweppe: https://appshunter.io/developer/1158187883 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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