Comparison

COTACOL vs VéloCore

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

Head to head
About

COTACOL

Features
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COTACOL is the digital version of the Encylopédie COTACOL, a legendary belgian reference work describing 1000 climbs for cyclists.

About

VéloCore

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VeloCore is the app for demanding cyclists and e-bikers. GPS, routes, places to stay, bivouacs, charging stations and community: everything you need before and during your rides. HIGH-PRECISION GPS Record every kilometre accurately, even with the screen off. Barometric elevation, altitude profile, live speed and distance: everything is captured in real time, in the background. PLAN YOUR ROUTES Draw your route, follow the elevation profile, export to GPX and find your routes again from one ride to the next. CYCLISTS AND E-BIKES: FIND THE ESSENTIALS Ride long distances with peace of mind: - Bike-friendly accommodation (hotels, lodges, guest houses) - Bivouacs and shelters for adventurers - Charging stations for e-bikes - Water points, bakeries and resupply stops Whether on a bikepacking weekend or a long crossing, VeloCore shows you where to sleep and recharge at every stage. A COMMUNITY OF CYCLISTS Share your rides, photos and favourite spots, meet cyclists around you, organise group rides. You choose what you share: position, online status and visibility radius are one tap away. SAFETY A three-level SOS, crash detection during your ride and emergency calls to the local number. The SOS does not replace emergency services: in an emergency, call 112 or your local emergency number. FULL ANALYSIS - Barometric ascent and descent (more accurate than GPS alone) - Detailed post-ride summary - Complete history of your performances - GPX export of every ride LIVE ACTIVITIES Key metrics on the Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen. Keep your eyes on the road. VELOCORE PREMIUM The essentials of VeloCore are free. Premium unlocks the advanced features: EUR 5.99 per month or EUR 39.99 per year, with a 14-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://velocore-app.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://velocore-app.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

COTACOL4 screens
VéloCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COTACOL at none against VéloCore's 2. COTACOL also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). VéloCore's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and ads 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. VéloCore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. COTACOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COTACOL ships an update every 5 weeks, VéloCore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
COTACOL versus VéloCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOTACOLVéloCore
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAppayagerald vanderlin

In-app purchases

None

COTACOL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VéloCore

Subscriptions2
  • VéloCore Premium mensuel14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • VéloCore Premium annuel14 Days trial$45.991 Year

Questions

Is COTACOL free?
COTACOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VéloCore free?
VéloCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do COTACOL or VéloCore have ads?
Neither COTACOL nor VéloCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COTACOL or VéloCore?
COTACOL ships an update every 5 weeks, and VéloCore every 4 days. Most recently, COTACOL was updated on October 1, 2026 and VéloCore on October 7, 2026.

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