Comparison

PC8DAm vs FirstCycling

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

Head to head
About

PC8DAm

This app connects to a PowerControl8 device via Bluetooth to browse and display activity data, including detailed metrics and graphs. It also allows for device configuration, network setup, and firmware upgrades.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to PowerControl8
  • Browse and view activity lists
  • Detailed metrics and graphs
  • Device screen configuration
  • Wireless network profile setup
  • Firmware upgrade capability
Features
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The PC8DAm will let you: - Connect to the PowerControl8 via bluetooth - Browse the PowerControl8 activity list - Show activities also when the PowerControl8 is not connected (previously downloaded) and synchronise them with your iCloud drive. - Show in detail all the metrics and graph of your activity - Show in detail all the intervals metrics and graph of your activity - Make the PowerControl8 screen configuration (layouts and metrics) - Setup your wireless network profiles - Setup upload destinations - Show online data - Edit PowerControl8 main settings - Edit PowerControl8 user profile - Perform the PowerControl8 firmware upgrade

About

FirstCycling

Stay updated with the latest cycling race results from UCI and national events. Receive push notifications for your favorite races and access a comprehensive historical database. The app supports multiple languages and offers a free trial of its subscription service.

Highlights
  • Latest UCI and national race results
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Extensive historical data access
  • Multi-language support
  • 30-day free trial
Features
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We bring you the latest cycling results - both for UCI races and national events. • Select what results you would like to receive push notifications for and be the FIRST to know • Get full access to our historical data • Multi language (Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Hrvatski, Indonesian, Italiano, 日本語, Nederlands, Norsk, Português, Svenska) FirstCycling Subscription FirstCycling comes with a 30 days free trial. When the free trial is over, you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. If you do not maintain a subscription you will not be able to access the apps functionality • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($0.99 / €0.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew each month, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy policy: https://firstcycling.com/privacypolicy.php • Terms of use: https://firstcycling.com/termsofuse.php

Screenshots

PC8DAm4 screens
FirstCycling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FirstCycling at 60% against PC8DAm's 0%. FirstCycling also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PC8DAm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. FirstCycling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PC8DAm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FirstCycling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PC8DAm's written reviews are positive against 60% of FirstCycling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC8DAm ships an update every 2 months, FirstCycling monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PC8DAm versus FirstCycling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC8DAmFirstCycling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlrich SchobererFirstCycling AS

Customer experience

PC8DAm

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

FirstCycling

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

PC8DAm

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FirstCycling

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PC8DAm free?
PC8DAm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstCycling free?
FirstCycling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC8DAm or FirstCycling?
FirstCycling is rated higher. PC8DAm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FirstCycling averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PC8DAm or FirstCycling have ads?
Neither PC8DAm nor FirstCycling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC8DAm or FirstCycling?
PC8DAm ships an update every 2 months, and FirstCycling monthly. Most recently, PC8DAm was updated on June 8, 2026 and FirstCycling on August 30, 2026.

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