Comparison

Selle Smp vs Pedal Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Selle Smp

This app helps cyclists find the perfect saddle for their body and riding style. It uses personal data and measurements to recommend specific ergonomic models for improved comfort and performance across various cycling disciplines.

Highlights
  • Personalized saddle recommendations
  • Body data input (gender, age, padding)
  • Cycling discipline selection
  • Sit bone measurement guidance
  • Ergonomic saddle design information
  • Compatibility with various bicycle types
Features
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Selle SMP is the only app for bicycles that shows you the saddle that best fits your body. We want to help you feel comfortable in the saddle and improve your performance, whatever your choice of discipline or bicycle (MTB, racing, triathlon, etc.). How does this bicycle app work? On the basis of the information entered, the software will suggest the Selle SMP model that best fits your body. This is why we need to ask for a few items of essential data: gender, age bracket, bicycle type (electrical or manual), type of cycling, frequency of use and padding preferences. Depending on the type of cycling chosen, we will also ask you about the seat type or trouser size and your sit bone measurement. How to choose a professional bicycle saddle The sit bone measurement is very important for those looking for a professional saddle (Selle SMP Professional saddles). This data helps ensure an even better match of bicycle saddle. There are two easy ways to measure your sit bone: 1) measure at home: you will need a piece of flexible cardboard, a pencil, a ruler and a table. 2) measure at Selle SMP retailers: we will get you to sit on the S-Tool (a stool or tablet). Whatever you choose, it only takes a few seconds to obtain your sit bone measurement. Watch the tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgmIibSnZs0 Selle SMP saddles are all ergonomic. Each saddle has a millimetric design to satisfy the cyclist’s primary need: to be happy on the bike. Our saddles boast a special, patented design. Selle SMP saddles stand out for the special support area, the eagle-beak tip, the raised rear part and the open central channel. Our saddles have been researched in a scientific study. We have confirmed that the special design of our saddles ensures better blood circulation, thereby avoiding the pain and irritation often suffered by cyclists. Selle SMP saddles are made in Italy with Italian materials. We are based in Padua (Italy) and have been making saddles since 1947. For whom do we design our bicycle saddles? • athletes • amateurs • bicycle enthusiasts of all levels • all those cycling to work • men, women and children Selle SMP saddles fit these bicycles: • MTBs • racing bicycles • triathlon bicycles • trial bicycles • BMXs • enduro bicycles • e-bikes • freestyle bicycles • cross bicycles • dirt bikes • downhill bicycles • indoor/spinning bicycles • city bikes • touring • trekking • gravel • chrono/track bicycles • commuter/fixed step Selle SMP website: https://www.sellesmp.com/en/ Selle SMP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sellesmp/ Selle SMP Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/sellesmpofficial/ Selle SMP Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/selle_smp Selle SMP blog: https://blog.sellesmp.com/en/ App Developer - SIGLA Tailor Made Srl Web Site: http://www.siglatm.it E-mail: t.campani@siglacenter.it

About

Pedal Pulse

This app combines pro cycling news, AI-powered training insights, and community features for cyclists of all levels. Connect with your local club, access training advice, and stay updated on races and media.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized training coach
  • In-depth training insights and articles
  • Local club digital spaces for updates and events
  • Daily cycling news and race results
  • Curated cycling podcasts and videos
  • Community feed for sharing rides and stories
  • Cycling tools like calculators and calendars
Features
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Pedal Pulse is the training companion for cyclists who want to ride smarter, not just harder. Track every ride, understand your numbers, and follow a clear plan to get faster — all in one app. YOUR AI COACH, WINSTON Winston learns from your training and turns sports science into clear guidance: when to push, when to recover, and how to turn each session into real fitness. - Personalised guidance built around your goals and current form - Plain-English advice on power, heart-rate zones and endurance TRAINING THAT ADAPTS TO YOU - Structured training plans that schedule straight into your calendar - Map out your race season and let Winston build your plan around it - Send workouts straight to Zwift, Garmin and Wahoo - Follow your progress week to week and stay consistent KNOW YOUR NUMBERS - FTP, VO2 max estimates, Critical Power and Durability on every ride - Compound Score (W²/kg) benchmarks your power-to-weight, from Developing to WorldTour - Ride-by-ride analysis you can actually act on FUEL YOUR RIDING - Daily calorie and macro targets that adapt to your training load - AI meal plans built around your schedule and preferences - On-bike fuelling plans with carb, fluid and timing targets EVERY RIDE, AUTOMATICALLY - Connect Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, Rouvy and Apple Health - Rides import on their own, with duplicates filtered out RIDE THE REAL WORLD - Plan routes with realistic time estimates for the climbs ahead - Local Wind Map shows what the wind will do — and your best time to start - Turn any ride into a shareable route, with fastest-time leaderboards - Check what to wear before you head out, plus gear-ratio and tyre-pressure calculators COMPETE AND STAY MOTIVATED - Pulse Performance: Race Lines, Showdowns and Pulse Marks track your best efforts - Pacesetter keeps your streaks and consistency on the rails YOUR CYCLING WORLD, IN ONE PLACE - Daily racing news, results and the best cycling media - Join your club to share rides, results and announcements - A community feed for the riders and stories you care about Built by cyclists, for cyclists. Whether you're chasing a first 100k or a podium, Pedal Pulse helps you train, fuel, connect and keep getting better. Download Pedal Pulse and start riding smarter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pedalpulse.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Selle Smp4 screens
Pedal Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Selle Smp at none against Pedal Pulse's 2. Selle Smp also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.2). Pedal Pulse's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Pedal Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Selle Smp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selle Smp ships an update every 6 weeks, Pedal Pulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Selle Smp versus Pedal Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelle SmpPedal Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB62 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSelle Smp Sas Di Maurizio SchiavonPedal Pulse Technologies Ltd

Customer experience

Selle Smp

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Pedal Pulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Selle Smp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pedal Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pedal Pulse Pro Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pedal Pulse Pro Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Selle Smp free?
Selle Smp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedal Pulse free?
Pedal Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Selle Smp or Pedal Pulse have ads?
Neither Selle Smp nor Pedal Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selle Smp or Pedal Pulse?
Selle Smp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pedal Pulse fortnightly. Most recently, Selle Smp was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pedal Pulse on October 30, 2026.

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