# Fitmeter Bike Basic vs Paddle Paddle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fitmeter Bike Basic at none against Paddle Paddle's 2. Fitmeter Bike Basic also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 386). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paddle Paddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fitmeter Bike Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fitmeter Bike Basic against 4.7 for Paddle Paddle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitmeter Bike Basic has 13K ratings behind it against 386, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Fitmeter Bike Basic's written reviews are positive against 67% of Paddle Paddle's.

Fitmeter Bike Basic ships an update monthly, Paddle Paddle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fitmeter Bike Basic | Paddle Paddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitmeter-bike-basic-cycling/id1080960514/reviews)** | [4.7 (386 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 386 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volker Schueppel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070986405) | [OXiGENATOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963371435) |

## What reviewers say

### Fitmeter Bike Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitmeter-bike-basic-cycling/id1080960514)

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive bicycle computer, tracking your rides in real-time. It offers detailed metrics like speed, distance, altitude, and calories burned, with options to review past sessions and share achievements.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Speed, distance, and duration metrics, Altitude and calorie tracking, Auto-pause detection, Session history and statistics, iCloud and CSV import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent app
- 🚀 Great app for mobility scooter users
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Worthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitchy and inaccurate GPS tracking
- 🐛 Requires upgrade or can't save history
- 🐛 Upgrade version not compatible
- 🐛 Requires upgrade to save history

**Reported bugs**

- Paused time is still included in average speed
- Poor color scheme for top bar buttons
- Calorie counter is malfunctioning
- Excessive battery usage

**Requested features**

- Auto resume option
- Option to keep screen on or set screen timeout
- Option to hide GPS map
- Ability to set distance interval for notifications
- Louder mile signal


### Paddle Paddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313)

Track your kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or rowing sessions with detailed metrics and a full-screen map. Enjoy high-visibility mode for bright days and set targets for your routes. Syncs with Apple Health and offers export options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen route mapping, Real-time speed, distance, and stroke rate tracking, High-visibility mode for sunny conditions, Target setting for routes, Stroke rate measurement via motion sensors, Apple Watch integration, GPX/TCX export and Strava sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Keeps good track of time and distance
- 👍 Records routes
- 👍 Easy to keep track of miles
- 👍 Helpful for paddleboarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires subscription for basic functions
- 😞 Paid version full of ads
- 😞 Heart rate not comparable
- 😞 Difficult to see small print in sun
- 😞 Apple Watch interface uses a lot of battery

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App freezes when viewing history
- 🐛 History not showing without upgrade
- 🐛 Apple Watch shows speed in km/hr despite miles setting
- 🐛 No data collected in Apple Watch stats
- 🐛 Cannot view history due to unavailable ads/subscription

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add watch version
- 💡 Grab heart rate data from Apple Watch
- 💡 Make app fully functional without subscription
- 💡 Improve Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Allow starting/pausing/stopping recording on Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fitmeter Bike Basic free?

Fitmeter Bike Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paddle Paddle free?

Paddle Paddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fitmeter Bike Basic or Paddle Paddle?

Fitmeter Bike Basic is rated higher. Fitmeter Bike Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Paddle Paddle averages 4.7 from 386 ratings.

### Do Fitmeter Bike Basic or Paddle Paddle have ads?

Both Fitmeter Bike Basic and Paddle Paddle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fitmeter Bike Basic or Paddle Paddle?

Fitmeter Bike Basic ships an update monthly, and Paddle Paddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fitmeter Bike Basic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paddle Paddle on October 29, 2026.

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