Comparison

Vilja vs CYCLA GO

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

Head to head
About

Vilja

Set and track various fitness goals, from weekly workout frequency to distance targets. Syncs with Apple Health for automatic data import or log workouts manually. Offers base and stretch goals, dark mode, and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Set workout frequency and distance goals
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Manual workout logging
  • Track over 70 workout categories
  • Base and stretch goals
  • Dark mode
  • Home Screen Widget
Features
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This is a simple little app. It lets you set a variety of workout goals e.g. workout 2-3 times a week, or run 5K a week. The app syncs with Apple Health so any workouts you register with other apps or Apple Watch will appear in the app. You can also register workouts manually. * Track over 70 different workout categories * Base goals and stretch goals * Dark mode * Home Screen Widget * iCloud sync to your other devices Optional permission requests: * Health app, to sync workouts * Notifications, to remind you to check your progress Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CYCLA GO

Features
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Train smarter. Ride faster. Cycla is your personal AI cycling coach — building training plans that adapt to you, your goals, and how your body responds to every ride. Whether you're chasing a higher FTP, preparing for your first gran fondo, or just want to ride stronger on weekends, Cycla creates a structured 52-week plan tailored to your fitness level, available equipment, and schedule. WHAT MAKES CYCLA DIFFERENT AI-Powered Personalization. Every workout is generated for your specific fitness, goals, and equipment (indoor trainer, road bike, gravel, or all of them). Adaptive Training. Tell Cycla how a workout felt and your next sessions adjust automatically. Too hard? Too easy? Your plan evolves with you. Strava Integration. Connect your Strava account and your completed rides sync automatically. No double-logging. Race-Ready Periodization. Add your A-races and Cycla builds proper base, build, and taper phases around them. Heart Rate and FTP Zones. Personalized training zones based on your max HR and FTP, not generic numbers. Streaks and Achievements. Stay motivated with weekly goals, consistency streaks, and unlockable achievements. BUILT FOR REAL CYCLISTS Daily structured workouts with clear intervals, RPE, and HR or power targets Effort curve visualizations for every session Form score tracking so you know when you're peaking Weekly progress overview and calendar view Suggested local rides powered by Strava segments Available in 15+ languages WHO IT IS FOR Cyclists training for their first or fastest century, gran fondo, or race Indoor trainer riders looking for structured workouts Anyone wanting to improve FTP, endurance, or climbing Riders tired of generic plans that don't match their reality TRY IT FREE Start with a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to sign up. Cancel anytime. SUPPORT Questions? Reach us at contactcycla@gmail.com Privacy: cyclaapp.com/privacy Terms: cyclaapp.com/terms Ride stronger. Recover smarter. Race faster. Cycla.

Screenshots

Vilja3 screens
CYCLA GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CYCLA GO at every 2 weeks against Vilja's monthly. CYCLA GO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Vilja sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CYCLA GO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vilja ships an update monthly, CYCLA GO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vilja versus CYCLA GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViljaCYCLA GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrong Software Sweden ABCycla Sverige HB

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vilja

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • Premium + Tip$5.99
3 purchases

CYCLA GO

Subscriptions3
  • CYCLA PRO$8.991 Month
  • CYCLA PRO$19.993 Months
  • CYCLA PRO$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Vilja free?
Vilja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CYCLA GO free?
CYCLA GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vilja or CYCLA GO have ads?
Neither Vilja nor CYCLA GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vilja or CYCLA GO?
Vilja ships an update monthly, and CYCLA GO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vilja was updated on November 3, 2026 and CYCLA GO on October 31, 2026.

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