# Cycle Unit - Bike Computer — GPS Map & Live Ride Tracker

> GPS bike computer with route planning, navigation, and equipment tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Christoph Gogolin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-unit-bike-computer/id6748000844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-unit-bike-computer/id6748000844/reviews.md

## What is Cycle Unit?

Track your rides with Apple Watch and iPhone together, save workouts to Apple Health, import GPX routes, plan new routes, follow turn-by-turn hints, connect to smart trainers, and push yourself with the Pacer / Ghost Rider.

No account. No cloud login. No servers. Full privacy.

Cyclé Unit works without external storage or a required online account. Your workout data stays on your device or in Apple Health. Never on our servers.


New! Route Planner & Navigation

Plan your next ride directly in Cyclé Unit.

• Simple route planning with drag & drop waypoints
• Calculate the best route between your points
• See estimated distance and ride time


Turn Hints

Never miss a turn. Smart turn hints guide you along your route with clear, well-timed cues on iPhone and Apple Watch.

• Get improved turn-by-turn hints while riding
• Import GPX routes and generate navigation hints automatically
• Convert existing routes for better in-app navigation
• Back-to-route calculation helps you return to your planned route when you leave it

Route Planner and advanced navigation features are part of Cyclé Unit PRO.


New! Strava Connection

Export your rides to Strava and bring segments into your workout. Cyclé Unit shows Strava Segments directly on the map, lets you pin favorites, and notifies you when you start and finish a segment on your route.


Rider Connection

• Connect with up to 15 other riders using Game Center multiplayer
• Ride together and track each rider’s live position during a group ride


Equipment Tracking

• Track distance and ride time for your bikes
• Track multiple accessories separately, including tires, brakes, and last chain wax service
• Reset each item individually
• Keep an eye on wear, service intervals, and maintenance


More Features & Highlights

• Apple Health: Saves cycling workouts including routes
• Watch + iPhone together: Live heart rate from Apple Watch, mirrored on iPhone
• Routes your way: Plan routes, import GPX files, record new rides, or create routes from past workouts
• Pacer / Ghost Rider: Race yourself or follow an adjustable target pace
• Live Weather: Wind, rain alerts, temperature, and UV index for outdoor rides
• Custom HR Zones: Set your own heart-rate zones
• Elevation View: See your elevation profile and current position on the route
• Live Metrics: Speed, distance, time, elevation, grade %, heart rate, and more
• Clear modern UI: Easy to read while riding
• Tile Hunting: See which parts of the map you have covered and collect new tiles


Indoor Training Mode

Cyclé Unit is also built for smart indoor training.

• FTMS trainers via Bluetooth: Supports the FTMS standard
• Tested with Wahoo KICKR v4+, KICKR Core, and Van Rysel D100
• Ride your routes indoors: Replay outdoor rides, planned routes, or imported GPX tracks on your smart trainer
• Gradient & difficulty simulation: If your trainer supports Controllable, resistance follows the route’s elevation and grade
• Ghost & Pacer indoors: Race your best time or ride against an adjustable target pace


Notes

Trainer compatibility: Requires Bluetooth FTMS. Gradient simulation requires a trainer that supports Controllable.

Route planning and advanced navigation are PRO features. Basic route usage may include imported GPX routes, recorded rides, and past workouts depending on your setup.


Trademarks

Wahoo, KICKR, Van Rysel, Komoot, and Strava are trademarks of their respective owners. Cyclé Unit is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.


Privacy

Cyclé Unit is built for privacy. The app requires no account, uses no external servers, and stores your workout data only on your device or in Apple Health. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or shared without your explicit consent.


Health App Integrations

Cyclé Unit uses HealthKit to display active energy, record your workouts, and show your current heart rate.

Privacy Policy: http://apps.gogolith.com/privacy

Terms and Conditions: http://apps.gogolith.com/cycle-terms

## Key features

- GPS ride tracking with Apple Watch and iPhone
- Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
- GPX route import and export
- Equipment maintenance tracking
- Strava segment integration
- Group ride tracking with Game Center
- Indoor trainer support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Pro features (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-unit-bike-computer/id6748000844/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2025-11-29*

Tolle App! Sehr übersichtlich und angenehm zu nutzen. Besonders der Ghost motiviert mich jedes Mal und bringt mich echt voran. Nutze ich inzwischen bei jeder Fahrt.

### 5/5 — Eine App für alles

*2025-11-12*

Alle, aber auch alle Routen mit sind vom IPhone Importiert und man fängt nicht gleich wieder bei null an. Mega 👍

## Frequently asked questions about Cycle Unit

### Does Cycle Unit have ads?

No, Cycle Unit does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What are the subscription options for Cycle Unit PRO?

Cycle Unit PRO offers two subscription plans: a monthly subscription for $1.99 and a yearly subscription for $17.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.

### How does Cycle Unit protect user privacy?

Cycle Unit prioritizes user privacy by not requiring an account, cloud login, or servers. All workout data stays on the user's device or in Apple Health, ensuring full privacy.

### Can I use Cycle Unit for indoor training?

Yes, Cycle Unit is designed for indoor training with support for FTMS trainers via Bluetooth. You can ride your planned routes or imported GPX tracks indoors, with gradient and difficulty simulation.

### What devices is Cycle Unit compatible with?

Cycle Unit is compatible with Apple Watch and iPhone. It leverages both devices together for features like live heart rate monitoring from the Apple Watch mirrored on the iPhone.

### How often is Cycle Unit updated?

The latest version of Cycle Unit is 8.0, and it was last updated on July 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Can I import routes into Cycle Unit?

Yes, you can import GPX routes into Cycle Unit. The app can then generate navigation hints automatically and convert existing routes for better in-app navigation.

### What is the age rating for Cycle Unit?

Cycle Unit has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating is based on its content and is generally considered appropriate for most children and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-07-22

- Improved route planner
- update route / back to route / route to finish options for off-route handling
- Quick navigation to place feature added
- improved state recovery 
- color schema and invert map options added
- heightmap calculation in background
- minor bugfixes

### 6.0 — 2026-07-02

New! Route Planner & Navigation

Plan your next ride directly in Cyclé Unit.

• Simple route planning with drag & drop waypoints
• Calculate the best route between your points
• See estimated distance and ride time

Turn Hints

Never miss a turn. Smart turn hints guide you along your route with clear, well-timed cues on iPhone and Apple Watch.

• Get improved turn-by-turn hints while riding
• Import GPX routes and generate navigation hints automatically
• Convert existing routes for better in-app navigation
• Back-to-route calculation helps you return to your planned route when you leave it

### 5.0 — 2026-06-13

- New Watch App
- Updated bt connection
- minor Bugfixes

### 4.6 — 2026-05-24

Improved Equipment Editor 
- added Image cropping and scaling
- added build and reset dates

Improved Turn by turn hints and sound
More robust strava segments loading
Minor bugfixes

### 4.5.1 — 2026-05-18

New! Strava Connection

Export your rides to Strava and bring segments into your workout. Cycle Unit shows Strava Segments directly on the map, lets you pin favorites, and notifies you when you start and finish a segment on your route.

Turn hints
Never miss a turn: Smart turn hints guide you along your route with perfectly timed cues

Tile Hunting
See which parts of the map you’ve covered and push further to collect new tiles—perfect for exploring new routes.

Improved Shortcut Menu

Updated Rider Connection
• Connect with up to 15 other riders using Game Center multiplayer
• Ride together and track each rider’s live position during a group ride

some minor bugfixes

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