Comparison

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion vs Chasing Watts

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

Head to head
About

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

This app simplifies the setup and interaction with a bike computer. It allows for easy configuration of sensors, workout pages, and route syncing. Users can also track rides in real-time and share workout data with popular training platforms.

Highlights
  • Bike computer setup via QR code
  • Configure workout pages with drag-and-drop
  • Sync routes from Strava and Ride with GPS
  • Real-time ride tracking for friends
  • Automatic workout backup and sharing
  • Receive phone notifications on bike computer
Features
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The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App is the essential supplement for your new Wahoo ELEMNT Bike Computer. Wahoo has reinvented the way you setup and interact with your bike computer using the ELEMNT Companion App. Using the companion app, you automatically pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT via a QR code and then you can set up sensors and configure all of your workout pages using the easy interface of your iPhone. Simple Bike Computer Set Up Automatically pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT via QR code to your iPhone using the ELEMNT Companion App, and then use the easy interface of your iPhone to set up your profile, configure workout pages, and pair sensors faster than ever before. To build your personalized workout pages, simply drag and drop the order of your favorite data fields to suit your riding goals. Once you are configured, close the app and you are ready to ride! Simple to Navigate In the app, connect your Strava and Ride with GPS accounts so that your saved routes wirelessly download to your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer to keep you on track. Simple to Track Use the app to send a link that corresponds to your GPS coordinates to friends and family so that they can track you in real time. Or, you can keep the app open to see other riders with a Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer on the road to find your friends. Simple to Share The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App automatically backs up your workouts to the free Wahoo Fitness Cloud account for storage and sharing. Upload your workouts to all of your favorite training apps or websites. The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App integrates with TrainingPeaks, Strava, RidewithGPS, Komoot, HealthKit, MapMyFitness and many others! Visit https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/elemnt.html for more information on the Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT bike computers. Features: Set up and configure your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT Bike Computer Receive messages, phone calls, emails on your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT Upload workouts to your favorite training websites including TrainingPeaks, Strava, RidewithGPS, Komoot, HealthKit and many more Authorize Strava, RWGPS and Komoot to sync your routes to the ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike computers Connect to wifi on ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike computers Review workout data Live track Pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer with Wahoo Fitness devices including KICKR family, TICKR family, BlueSC, RPM, and more! Pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer with other BTLE and ANT+™ heartrate and bike speed/cadence/power devices. Please Note: Continued use of BTLE running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Chasing Watts

Discover, join, and organize cycling group rides effortlessly. Find cyclists nearby, see ride details like pace and difficulty, and manage your cycling community with integrated communication tools and weather forecasts.

Highlights
  • Discover and join group rides
  • Organize new cycling rides
  • Route integration (Ride with GPS, Strava, Garmin, GPX)
  • View ride details (pace, distance, difficulty)
  • Manage clubs and teams
  • Group chat and ride rosters
  • Day-of weather forecasts
Features
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Find the group ride. Know the ride before you roll. Chasing Watts shows you who's riding near you, where they're going, and how fast — so you show up to the right ride with the right crew. FIND RIDES • Map and radius search for rides near you • Route, distance, pace, and difficulty on every ride • See who's confirmed before you commit • Day-of weather for the ride, not just your zip code RIDE SMARTER • Crash hotspot data built from Texas DOT records, mapped along your route • Ask Joulia, our AI ride assistant, to find a ride that fits your day CREATE AND LEAD RIDES • Post a ride in seconds with routes from Ride with GPS, Strava, Hammerhead, or any GPX file • Rosters and group chat keep everyone in sync • Share any ride with a link or image to pull in new riders BUILT FOR CLUBS, TEAMS, AND SHOPS One place to schedule rides, talk to your members, and grow your community, instead of posting the same ride in three apps. Houston riders already post 60+ rides a week on Chasing Watts. Bring your group. Group rides. Easy. Download Chasing Watts — and LET'S RIDE.

Screenshots

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion4 screens
Chasing Watts4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion and Chasing Watts both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Chasing Watts's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wahoo ELEMNT Companion's. Chasing Watts also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Wahoo ELEMNT Companion's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 778) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wahoo ELEMNT Companion against 4.8 for Chasing Watts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo ELEMNT Companion has 37K ratings behind it against 778, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Wahoo ELEMNT Companion's written reviews are positive against 88% of Chasing Watts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion ships an update monthly, Chasing Watts every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion versus Chasing Watts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWahoo ELEMNT CompanionChasing Watts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better4.8 (778 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K — better778
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB86 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperWahoo FitnessChasing Watts LLC

Customer experience

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

All ratings36,621 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,009 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral12.0%
Negative42.3%

Chasing Watts

All ratings778 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with other apps
  • 💡 Customizable data fields and screens
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure data sharing with third-party apps
  • 🔋 Good battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and syncing problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability concerns
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS and route navigation
  • 🐛 Buggy software updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain when not in use

Chasing Watts

From 778 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Centralized platform for finding and organizing group rides
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 🌍 Builds cohesive local cycling community
  • 📍 Provides location, time, and route details in one place
  • 💬 Built-in chat functionality for ride coordination

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔄 Resets to top when app is closed briefly
  • 🔐 Requires sign-in every time app opens
  • ⚠️ Technical issues during profile setup
  • 📊 Limited adoption outside Houston area

Bugs and requests

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to sync rides and routes
  • Frequent disconnections between app and device
  • Incorrect data recording and display
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable live tracking functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved route planning and navigation
  • Integration with more third-party apps and services
  • Better data visualization and analytics
  • Offline map support
  • Improved sensor connectivity and reliability

Chasing Watts

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when creating rides over cellular data
  • Profile setup crashes and errors
  • App requires re-login on every launch
  • Profile pictures rotate 90 degrees after saving
  • Errors when answering profile questions
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  • Unreliable performance on cell data vs WiFi

Requested features

6 requests
  • Expand to multiple cities nationwide
  • Expand to other sports like running
  • Face ID or biometric login option
  • Ability to save/star rides without committing attendance
  • Persistent app state when switching apps
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  • Better offline functionality

In-app purchases

None

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

No in-app purchases

None

Chasing Watts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wahoo ELEMNT Companion free?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chasing Watts free?
Chasing Watts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Chasing Watts?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion is rated higher. Wahoo ELEMNT Companion averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Chasing Watts averages 4.8 from 778 ratings.
Do Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Chasing Watts have ads?
Neither Wahoo ELEMNT Companion nor Chasing Watts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Chasing Watts?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion ships an update monthly, and Chasing Watts every 9 days. Most recently, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion was updated on November 5, 2026 and Chasing Watts on November 2, 2026.

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