Comparison

Treadmill Buddy vs CycleFi

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

Head to head
About

Treadmill Buddy

Enhance indoor runs and walks with virtual scenery and structured training plans. Connect compatible devices or use manual modes to track progress and achieve fitness goals. Enjoy immersive workouts with customizable avatars and adaptive layouts.

Highlights
  • Scenic video and 3D route exploration
  • Structured training plans with pace targets
  • Bluetooth treadmill and heart-rate monitor connection
  • Phone sensor and manual tracking modes
  • Workout progress tracking (duration, distance, pace)
  • Customizable avatar
  • Adaptive landscape layout
Features
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Give your next treadmill workout a change of scenery. Treadmill Buddy brings scenic routes, virtual runners and structured training to your indoor run or walk. EXPLORE AS YOU RUN Choose scenic video routes or 3D environments and see your avatar move through the course. KNOW WHAT TO RUN NEXT Build a training plan around your goals and follow workout guidance and pace targets. CHOOSE YOUR DATA SOURCE Connect a compatible Bluetooth treadmill or heart-rate device. Phone sensor and manual modes offer other ways to start. Manual mode uses simulated speed and distance. Device support depends on its protocol and model. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout duration, distance and pace trends. Choose an avatar to make the experience your own. MORE ROOM FOR YOUR WORKOUT Landscape training fills the screen, with controls positioned around safe areas. Layouts adapt to iPhone Duo and iPad screen changes. Some content and features require membership. Subscription options and prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.treadmillbuddy.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.treadmillbuddy.com/terms

About

CycleFi

Features
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CycleFi: Indoor Cycling Meets Gaming Hit ramps, gain boosts, and bounce off obstacles while completing interval-based workouts on your Bluetooth smart bike or trainer. ▶ Steering Modes Choose from optional steering modes to navigate the course by tapping the screen, rotating your device, or disabling steering to focus solely on cycling. ▶ Workouts Select from built-in workouts, create your own with the workout creator, or import compatible workout formats—including Zwift (.zwo) files. ▶ Stunning Graphics Immerse yourself in a Sci-Fi-inspired environment with stunning visuals and dynamic effects to keep you engaged. ▶ Strava Integration Save and upload your workouts seamlessly to Strava. ▶ Early Adopter Preview Enjoy extra free rides during the early adopter period and lock in a low subscription rate before new features are added. See terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Treadmill Buddy4 screens
CycleFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CycleFi at 12.0 against Treadmill Buddy's 15.0. 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. Treadmill Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CycleFi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Treadmill Buddy versus CycleFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreadmill BuddyCycleFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB270 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer群 谢Jazon Burnell

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Treadmill Buddy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$98.991 Year
1 purchases

CycleFi

Subscriptions1
  • CycleFi (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Treadmill Buddy free?
Treadmill Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CycleFi free?
CycleFi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Treadmill Buddy or CycleFi have ads?
Neither Treadmill Buddy nor CycleFi shows ads.

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