Comparison

Ride Buddy Buckets vs Dynamic Cyclist

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

Head to head
About

Ride Buddy Buckets

Track your indoor cycling training load with this app designed for Keiser m3i bikes and compatible Bluetooth sensors. It helps you manage exercise stress and adaptation for improved fitness, weight loss, or performance.

Highlights
  • Pairs with Keiser m3i bikes
  • Supports Bluetooth sensors
  • Tracks power, RPM, and heart rate
  • Calculates training load
  • Focuses on stress and adaptation
  • Integrates with Ride Journal™
Features
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Ride Buddy Buckets was designed specifically for the Keiser m3i bike which has Bluetooth data being transmitted from thelr latest computers. If you have one of these bikes, or an older m3 that has been upgraded with the latest bike console (computer), this app will be able to pair with the bike. Power, RPM and other sensors are dependent upon the bike sending said data via Bluetooth. However, for heart rate you can use either your own Bluetooth heart rate transmitter belt (which can be purchased from many sites including our store: http://www.cyclingfusion.com/store/heartmonitors.php ), or a Polar T31 which will synch up with the Keiser m3 (all models). Ride Buddy Buckets focuses on the training load of an indoor or outdoor cycling ride. This focus targets the most critical objective of anyone wanting to improve fitness, lose weight or become a better rider; the stress and adaptation cycle. Ride Buddy Buckets also works with any Bluetooth compatible sensor on outdoor bikes as well as the newer indoor bikes with computer consoles. Thomas D. Fahey, Ed.D writes in the Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science “Adaptation is the whole purpose of exercise training. Adaptation requires a systematic application of exercise stress. The stress should be sufficient to stimulate an adaptation, but not so severe that breakdown and injury occur.” Until now, there has been no simple device to track and manage this stress and adaptation cycle. Ride Buddy Buckets is designed to ultimately bring about the changes athletes of all types are looking for. Ride Buddy Buckets is built upon the original research and practical application of Sally Edwards and the Heart Zones® system of cardiovascular training. By assigning a weighted value of increasing magnitude to one of each heart rate training zone, one can simply multiply the number of minutes by that weighted value to arrive at a numeric value of stress experienced by the body during exercise. Thus each indoor cycling ride will now be able to reflect a Training Load accomplished at the end of the ride. This provides actionable information that anyone wanting to lose weight or improve their riding can use to insure improvements. Ride Buddy Buckets can be automatically uploaded to Ride Journal™. Ride Journal™ is an on-line software program that is designed to guide riders (indoors or outdoor cyclists as well), towards a Training Load level that will achieve their goals and manage the process along the way – to accomplish the ultimate goal; Adaptation. Adaptation is then evidenced by your riding; getting faster on the flats, and/or stronger on the climbs, or simply dropping weight as a result. Ride Journal will generate a training plan based on your individual experience and upcoming goals. This is then downloaded to Ride Buddy Buckets to guide the rider during the actual ride itself.

About

Dynamic Cyclist

Enhance cycling performance, prevent injuries, and achieve pain-free rides with comprehensive video programs. Improve flexibility, strength, and recovery with daily routines, strength training, and specialized injury prevention modules.

Highlights
  • Daily stretching and mobility routines
  • Strength training programs (beginner to advanced)
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation modules
  • Guided rolling and releasing techniques
  • Downloadable video content for offline viewing
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Dynamic Cyclist is the ultimate program designed specifically for cyclists who want to enhance their performance, prevent injuries, and enjoy pain-free riding. With our comprehensive video programs, you'll have everything you need to take your cycling to the next level. ■ BENEFITS OF DYNAMIC CYCLIST + Gain flexibility, strength, and balance with each routine + Reduce joint stiffness and improve your range of motion + Boost speed and endurance + Accelerate recovery and feel stronger than ever before + Improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries + 1000s of routines to choose from with new content added all the time ■ DYNAMIC CYCLIST PROGRAMS Daily Stretching & Mobility - 15-20 minute daily routines that progress with you. Strength Training - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced programs that use minimal equipment so you can do them at home. Injury Prevention - Low Back, Hip Function & Rehab Program (6 weeks), Knee Function & Rehab (6 Weeks), Pelvic Reset, Posture Correction, Foot Reset, and MORE 4 Training Plans: Beginner, Build Endurance, Gran Fondo, Master the Climb Roll & Release - Guided rolling and releasing techniques to alleviate muscle tightness and speed up recovery. ■ EASY TO GET STARTED New to mobility or strength training? Get started with our 7 Day On Ramp that will walk you through the programs and how to make the most of both your time and membership. ■ AVAILABLE ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Your Dynamic Cyclist account enables access to all programming and allows you to stream videos on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or to any AirPlay-compatible device. The videos are also downloadable to make offline viewing easier. *All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Apple subscriptions after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. This app is proudly powered by VidApp. If you need help with it, please head to: https://vidapp.com/app-vid-app-user-support Terms of Service: http://vidapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://vidapp.com/privacy-policym/app-vid-app-user-support

Screenshots

Ride Buddy Buckets4 screens
Dynamic Cyclist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dynamic Cyclist at 94% against Ride Buddy Buckets's 0%. Dynamic Cyclist also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Ride Buddy Buckets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

Dynamic Cyclist is free to download; Ride Buddy Buckets costs $4.99 up front. Dynamic Cyclist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ride Buddy Buckets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ride Buddy Buckets ships an update every 2 months, Dynamic Cyclist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ride Buddy Buckets versus Dynamic Cyclist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRide Buddy BucketsDynamic Cyclist
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (341 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCycling FusionFlexible Marketing Media Inc

Customer experience

Ride Buddy Buckets

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Dynamic Cyclist

All ratings338 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%

Bugs and requests

Ride Buddy Buckets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dynamic Cyclist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account creation issues
  • Landscape mode not working properly
  • Syncing and playback problems on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Hamstring rehab and stretching programs
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps (Strava, Garmin)
  • More equipment-free strength training options
  • Ability to customize and save favorite workouts

In-app purchases

None

Ride Buddy Buckets

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dynamic Cyclist

Subscriptions2
  • Dynamic Cyclist Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Dynamic Cyclist7 Days trial$85.001 Year

Questions

Is Ride Buddy Buckets free?
Ride Buddy Buckets costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamic Cyclist free?
Dynamic Cyclist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ride Buddy Buckets or Dynamic Cyclist have ads?
Neither Ride Buddy Buckets nor Dynamic Cyclist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ride Buddy Buckets or Dynamic Cyclist?
Ride Buddy Buckets ships an update every 2 months, and Dynamic Cyclist every 4 months. Most recently, Ride Buddy Buckets was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dynamic Cyclist on November 3, 2026.

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