Comparison

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion vs Motion Automatic Tracker

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

Motion Automatic Tracker

Automatically track your walks, runs, and bike rides with smart algorithms. Join employer or city-sponsored mobility programs to earn financial rewards like gift cards or virtual debit cards for your physical activity.

Highlights
  • Automatic activity detection (walking, running, cycling)
  • Manual tracking option
  • Smart algorithm for mode detection
  • Daily activity summaries
  • Join mobility programs for rewards
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- WHAT IS MOTION - Motion app is the cornerstone of the Motion Mobility Platform. Our platform and app help cities and employers across Europe and North America to launch mobility or commuter programs in order to encourage and incentivize physical activity and the use of cleaner mobility options. - WHAT IS IT FOR? - Motion app allows you to keep track of all your activities: walks, runs, bike rides, and more — all automatically (but also manually if that is your preference); and lets you join mobility programs organized by your employer or city. It's like an activity journal; we automatically detect, categorize and keep a record of all of your activities. We use the data collected by the app to provide you with financial rewards, in the form of giftcards or virtual debit cards (cash), which are part of these programs. - FEATURES - - Smart algorithm that allows highly accurate all-types mode detection - Automatic detection and recording of walking, running, cycling, and vehicles - no start button required! - Manual tracking option if that's your preference. - Daily data summaries of your activities: trips, distance, and time spent moving - Join mobility programs that allow you to earn financial rewards in the form of giftcards or virtual debit cards (cash). - WHAT DO YOU REALLY DO WITH OUR DATA? - We are aware of how important privacy is for you. We do not sell or share any personally identifiable data with third parties, except in some occasions when you join one of our mobility programs where we might share your name, email, and amount of your activities, so the program can provide you with the rewards offered (please check our Privacy Policy link below). - BATTERY USE - If automatic tracking mode is enabled, Motion is only awake and using GPS when you are active and moving. If you are inactive in a small area like your home or job, Motion stays in low-power mode. On a typical day of two to three hours of travel, the impact should be below 4%. However, longer trips, all together (for example a long hikes, bike rides, or car rides) may consume between 4% and 8%; or more, depending on the activity of your day.

Screenshots

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion4 screens
Motion Automatic Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo ELEMNT Companion at 4.8 against Motion Automatic Tracker's 1.0. Wahoo ELEMNT Companion also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 2). Motion Automatic Tracker's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo ELEMNT Companion has 37K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion versus Motion Automatic Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWahoo ELEMNT CompanionMotion Automatic Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWahoo FitnessByCycling International B.V.

Customer experience

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

All ratings36,621 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,007 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative42.3%

Motion Automatic Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Motion Automatic Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wahoo ELEMNT Companion

No in-app purchases

None

Motion Automatic Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wahoo ELEMNT Companion free?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Automatic Tracker free?
Motion Automatic Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Motion Automatic Tracker?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion is rated higher. Wahoo ELEMNT Companion averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Motion Automatic Tracker averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Motion Automatic Tracker have ads?
Neither Wahoo ELEMNT Companion nor Motion Automatic Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion or Motion Automatic Tracker?
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion ships an update monthly, and Motion Automatic Tracker monthly. Most recently, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion was updated on October 15, 2026 and Motion Automatic Tracker on October 10, 2026.

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