# CheckMyRide vs Cycle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cycle at 96% against CheckMyRide's 31%. Cycle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). CheckMyRide's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CheckMyRide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cycle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheckMyRide has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of CheckMyRide's written reviews are positive against 96% of Cycle's.

CheckMyRide ships an update every 6 weeks, Cycle monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CheckMyRide | Cycle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmyride/id1480211908/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-meter/id1515007853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARS New Creations B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131619288) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## What reviewers say

### CheckMyRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmyride/id1480211908)

This cycling app offers GPS tracking, real-time performance stats, and Bluetooth sensor connectivity. Share your rides and data with others, and benefit from live location sharing for added safety. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience designed by cyclists.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth sensor connectivity (power, speed, heart rate), GPS ride tracking, Customizable dashboard, Data export to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Live location sharing, Ad-free and account-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $8.99 | per year |


### Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-meter/id1515007853)

This bike computer tracks your cycling metrics like speed, distance, and elevation without ads or data tracking. It offers an analog tachometer, navigation light, and an in-app bell. Connect to Health to store trips and display heart rate.

**Highlights:** Speed, distance, average speed, top speed tracking, Altitude profile and climb data, Clock, compass, and GPS data, Metric and imperial unit switching, Health app integration for workouts and heart rate, Analog tachometer style, Camera flash navigation light, In-app bell

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CheckMyRide free?

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

### Is Cycle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CheckMyRide or Cycle?

Cycle is rated higher. CheckMyRide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Cycle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CheckMyRide or Cycle have ads?

Neither CheckMyRide nor Cycle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CheckMyRide or Cycle?

CheckMyRide ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cycle monthly. Most recently, CheckMyRide was updated on September 11, 2026 and Cycle on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*