FormBeat vs CyclingHero Sidekick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FormBeat
This app provides AI-powered cycling analytics and coaching for all fitness levels. It helps users improve their performance and form with science-based tools and metrics for sustainable training.
- AI-powered cycling analytics
- Personalized coaching
- Performance improvement tools
- Science-based metrics
- Sustainable training focus
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Cycling analytics designed to help cyclists of any fitness level focus on productive and sustainable training. Improve your performance and cycling form with our science-based tools and metrics.
CyclingHero Sidekick
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NOTE: Only download this app if you have received login details. The perfect companion to your CyclingHero trip. The CyclingHero Sidekick makes riding in a new part of the world safer and more fun. Access all of the details related to your trip and let others know where you are riding. Never miss important stops along the route, and see where the CyclingHero team are located on your route. Explore and challenge yourself and leave the support to us. The CyclingHero Sidekick app allows you to: -access the complete digital version of your trip itinerary -select from the routes available for each day and access the GPX file for that ride -see key climb stats for every climb on your route -be alerted about upcoming POIs including food stops and water replenishment points -share your location with your travel companions and see where they are on the map -see where the CyclingHero support is located -receive notifications about important trip updates and reminders
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CyclingHero Sidekick at every 3 weeks against FormBeat's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FormBeat ships an update every 2 months, CyclingHero Sidekick every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | FormBeat | CyclingHero Sidekick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Simonfy | CyclingHero |
In-app purchases
FormBeat
No in-app purchases
CyclingHero Sidekick
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FormBeat free?
Is CyclingHero Sidekick free?
Do FormBeat or CyclingHero Sidekick have ads?
Which is updated more often, FormBeat or CyclingHero Sidekick?
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