Comparison

RideLive vs VirtuPro Sidekick

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

Head to head
About

RideLive

Experience realistic indoor cycling with high-quality HD virtual rides from around the world. Connect your smart trainer and sensors for an interactive workout, with real-time metrics and route maps. Track your progress and export data to social networks.

Highlights
  • High-quality HD virtual rides
  • Smart trainer and sensor integration
  • Real-time cycling metrics
  • Interactive route maps
  • HealthKit integration
  • Workout data export
Features
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RIDELIVE is a cycling companion application designed and developed by cyclists for cyclists. We believe that if you choose to ride indoors, you deserve nothing but the best riding experience possible. And so, all our energy has gone into ensuring the best user experience for our community of riders. RIDELIVE features only high-quality HD rides from some of the most incredible places on earth, all meticulously filmed and edited by our amazing team of contributors. Enjoy realistic and stunning virtual rides anytime on iOS devices. Try RIDELIVE free of charge for 7-days (for new subscribers). Simply connect your smart trainer and supplemental bluetooth sensors (such as heart rate monitor) to your iOS device, select your desired ride and start riding. The ride video will progress based on your actual effort on your trainer. The RIDELIVE application is compatible with a wide range of smart trainers and some smart bikes (Wahoo, Tacx, Elite, Saris and all FTMS-compatible models) for a fully interactive riding experience. You can also connect with a "classic" (non-smart) trainer by connecting via bluetooth to an external power-meter or speed sensor. Results of the ride can be reviewed within the app or exported into standard file formats or directly to a chosen social network, such as Strava. In addition to watching the ride ‘live’, during your ride you will be able to view the full ride profile (or zoomed-in), the map of the route and all key cycling metrics (power, cadence, speed, distance, grade, heart rate, etc.). RideLive application integrates with HealthKit to obtain your weight and age (if available) for various calculation, as well as reports a workout activity (Cycling type) and effort when you press Finish button. Some features require a paid subscription. There are two types of auto-renewable subscriptions: monthly and annual. Detailed terms of use can be obtained from our website at https://ridelive.app/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy can be obtained from our website at https://ridelive.app/privacy-policy/

About

VirtuPro Sidekick

Features
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Transform your indoor cycling sessions into thrilling outdoor experiences from the comfort of your home. Introducing VirtuPro, the most realistic virtual riding software ever created! Immerse yourself in a world where every pedal stroke counts. Our app seamlessly connects with your bike trainer, replicating real-world conditions like wind resistance, challenging inclines, variations through body weight and more. Ride alone or with friends and feel the rush as you conquer virtual terrains, pushing your limits without leaving your living room.

Screenshots

RideLive4 screens
VirtuPro Sidekick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VirtuPro Sidekick at none against RideLive's 2. RideLive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RideLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. VirtuPro Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RideLive ships an update weekly, VirtuPro Sidekick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RideLive versus VirtuPro Sidekick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRideLiveVirtuPro Sidekick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOXiGENATOR LLCSweetsport GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RideLive

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

VirtuPro Sidekick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RideLive free?
RideLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtuPro Sidekick free?
VirtuPro Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RideLive or VirtuPro Sidekick have ads?
Neither RideLive nor VirtuPro Sidekick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RideLive or VirtuPro Sidekick?
RideLive ships an update weekly, and VirtuPro Sidekick every 2 months. Most recently, RideLive was updated on August 23, 2026 and VirtuPro Sidekick on September 15, 2026.

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