Comparison

Fitmeter Bike vs Workout Timer Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Fitmeter Bike

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive bicycle computer, tracking your rides in real-time with detailed metrics. It's suitable for both beginners and professional cyclists looking to monitor and improve their performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Speed, distance, and altitude tracking
  • Calorie and heart rate monitoring
  • Auto-pause detection
  • Indoor cycling support
  • Activity history and statistics
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Fitmeter Bike turns your iPhone/iPad into a bicycle computer with incredible functionality. Try it once and it’ll remain the only biking app on your iPhone for years to come! Whether you are an amateur that is just starting, or a pro preparing for a competition, Fitmeter Bike is the advanced tracker you need to track and upgrade your cycling. REAL TIME TRACKING Your session is tracked GPS based and all data is presented in real-time. View your current speed, average speed, distance, but also see advanced tracking data like uphill or downhill time. And everything you track is kept neatly organized in History for later viewing. FEATURES: - GPS based position and route of the session will be displayed on a map including distance markers. - Apple and Open Street maps. Standard and Satellite - Current speed - Top speed - Average speed - Distance - Duration of the session - Pause time - Auto Pause detection. No separate equipment required - Altitude tracking. Uphill / Downhill - Burned calories. E-Bike support configurable - Apple Watch. Monitor and control your activity using your Apple watch - Heart rate measurement. Use your Apple Watch or an external Bluetooth sensor - Support for Bluetooth cadence and speed sensors - Average pulse - Split times - Indoor cycling - History. All activities will be stored and can be reviewed. No session count limitation. - Import / Export all activities from / to iCloud or a CSV file - Statistics. Charts for the last weeks, months, and years - Records. See your all-time records and a summary over all sessions. - Facebook support. Post sessions to your Facebook timeline. - Apple health support: Active Energy, Cycling Distance, Weight, Workouts - Ad free - No registration required - No email advertisement - Languages: English, Danish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian Now go, get this cycling tracker app and turn your iPhone into a bicycle computer!

About

Workout Timer Buddy

Features
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Introducing Workout Timer Buddy, the ideal app for anyone looking to enhance their workout experience at the gym while maintaining optimal intensity and rest time. With full integration between iPhone and Apple Watch, you'll have control of your workout right on your wrist. Main features: 1. Exercise Set Record: Add your exercise series on iPhone and automatically sync with Apple Watch. 2. Real-time tracking on Apple Watch: View your workouts on the watch screen, mark exercises performed, and track rest time with the built-in stopwatch. 3. Maintain training intensity: Ensure adequate rest and optimal intensity, without losing focus or compromising your results. 4. Freedom of movement: Put your iPhone aside and focus on your workout, without the need to carry your phone or a paper with your sets around the gym. With the Workout Timer Buddy, you'll have a more organized and efficient workout, making the most of your time in the gym and maintaining the ideal intensity. Download now and revolutionize your workout routine!

Screenshots

Fitmeter Bike4 screens
Workout Timer Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Workout Timer Buddy at $3.99 against Fitmeter Bike's $6.99. Workout Timer Buddy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Fitmeter Bike's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Fitmeter Bike costs $6.99 and Workout Timer Buddy $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitmeter Bike ships an update every 5 weeks, Workout Timer Buddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fitmeter Bike versus Workout Timer Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitmeter BikeWorkout Timer Buddy
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchueppelJonathan Silva

Bugs and requests

Fitmeter Bike

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS tracking issues
  • Auto pause not working as expected
  • Inconsistent data recording
  • Trouble connecting Bluetooth sensors

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode
  • Ability to add bike profiles
  • Option to customize data screens
  • Improved data export/sharing
  • Integration with other fitness apps (e.g. Strava)
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  • Automatic weather data recording

Workout Timer Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fitmeter Bike

No in-app purchases

None

Workout Timer Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fitmeter Bike free?
Fitmeter Bike costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workout Timer Buddy free?
Workout Timer Buddy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Fitmeter Bike or Workout Timer Buddy?
Fitmeter Bike ships an update every 5 weeks, and Workout Timer Buddy fortnightly. Most recently, Fitmeter Bike was updated on October 29, 2026 and Workout Timer Buddy on May 16, 2026.

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