COTACOL vs Frive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
COTACOL
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COTACOL is the digital version of the Encylopédie COTACOL, a legendary belgian reference work describing 1000 climbs for cyclists.
Frive
This intelligent training app uses science-based coaching and real-time adaptation to help cyclists maximize performance. It offers personalized training plans, precise post-ride analysis, and continuous fitness monitoring to ensure consistent progress and avoid burnout.
- Personalized and adaptive training plans
- Real-time performance adaptation
- Precise post-ride analysis
- Continuous fitness monitoring
- Athlete profiling and performance testing
- Race-day effort management
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Prepare for your cycling goals with training that fits your level and your life. Frive supports you throughout the season with: * A personalized plan built around your goals and the time you have to train. * Workouts planned week by week, with a plan that adapts when your schedule changes or you miss a session. * The ability to send workouts to your cycling computer. * Ride analysis to understand what you worked on and track your progress. * An assessment of your abilities and rider profile to identify your strengths and work on your weaknesses. * Nutrition guidance before, during and after your workouts. * A pacing strategy for the day of your goal event. Privacy Policy: https://frive.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COTACOL at none against Frive's 18. Frive's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Frive sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. COTACOL asks for nothing beyond the download.
COTACOL ships an update every 5 weeks, Frive every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | COTACOL | Frive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.9% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appaya | Kiva Technologies |
Bugs and requests
COTACOL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Frive
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with syncing training plans to devices
- Occasional freezing and crashes
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to connect with Apple Watch
- Improved integration with other fitness apps
In-app purchases
COTACOL
No in-app purchases
Frive
- Coaching Offer$12.991 Month
- Offre Coaching (Mensuelle)$12.991 Month
- 1 second module complémentaire$17.991 Year
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- Analyse + (annuel)$17.991 Year
- Coaching + (annuel)$17.991 Year
- Performance Offer$22.991 Month
- Performance Offer (Monthly)$22.991 Month
- 1 module complémentaire$24.991 Year
- Analyse + (annuel)$24.991 Year
- Coaching + (annuel)$24.991 Year
- Entraineur$44.991 Month
- Pack Performance$59.991 Year
- Coaching Offer$99.991 Year
- Coaching Offer (Annual)$99.991 Year
- Performance Offer$129.991 Year
- Offre Performance (Annuel)$179.991 Year
