Comparison

My Cadence vs Simple Spin

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

Head to head
About

My Cadence

This app displays your indoor cycling cadence (RPM) in real-time via a large, easy-to-read interface. It connects to your Bluetooth cadence sensor and offers unlimited free rides. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features like ride history and custom display settings.

Highlights
  • Large real-time cadence display
  • Bluetooth sensor connectivity
  • Unlimited free rides
  • Dark mode support
  • Ride history and stats (Pro)
  • Customizable display themes (Pro)
Features
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- BIG BEAUTIFUL CADENCE (RPM) DISPLAY My Cadence is a simple display for your cadence sensor when you are indoor cycling. Simply connect to your cadence sensor via Bluetooth and my cadence will update your cadence in real time with a simple to read display. No time restrictions! - FREE UNLIMITED RIDES FOREVER My Cadence is completely free forever for unlimited minutes of bike riding! We know your rides are longer than 5 minutes so take as long as you want, there are no time restrictions! - DARK MODE SUPPORT Light & Dark Mode support built in for every user. Choose to use the system default or pick your favorite mode. - EVEN MORE WITH PRO Full ride history with monthly summaries, stats, and charts. On top of that there are a lot of display settings with custom themes and the option to display average cadence, max cadence, elapsed time, and total rotations during your ride. You can even backup your ride data and re-import it on new devices. Get announcements while you ride for how long or how far you have gone. When you finish a ride, sync it to Apple Health! - WORKS WITH POPULAR SENSOR Wahoo, Moofit, Garmin, Magene, you name it, My Cadence is ready for your cadence sensor. It even works with certain fitness bikes like the Schwinn IC4! Sensors that broadcast the "Speed & Cadence" profile are compatible. You may not see a reading on Cycle Power crank arms or bikes that have built in custom sensors. We are continuously adding support for new sensors. If you are having issues, please send us an email at refractoredllc@gmail.com - DATA NEVER LEAVES DEVICE We do NOT use any analytics software at all. In fact, this application doesn't need internet access at all to work. Your cadence data stays local only while connected to your device. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Spin

This app offers a streamlined cycling workout experience, focusing on essential real-time metrics like cadence, resistance, and power. It provides a clean interface for tracking your ride without distractions, ideal for those who prefer a simple, focused workout.

Highlights
  • Real-time workout metrics (cadence, resistance, power, speed)
  • Start/Stop timer for ride duration
  • Elegant speedometer and powermeter UI
  • Ad-free experience
  • Integration with Simple Insights for subscribers
Features
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Simple Spin: Just Ride Edition is your go-to mobile app for a no-nonsense, streamlined workout experience. Specifically designed for the iPhone and iPad, this app is tailored to run Just Ride workout - delivering everything you need and nothing you don't. Whether you’re riding casually or pushing your limits, Just Ride lets you focus entirely on your ride without extra features or distractions. Designed for those who prefer the simplicity of a Just Ride workout without the extras of Simple Spin Pro. KEY FEATURES o Real-time Metrics: Track essential workout data, including cadence, resistance, power, and speed, with simplicity and precision. o Start/Stop Timer: Manage your ride duration effortlessly—just start when you're ready, and stop when you're done. o Elegant Speedometer and Powermeter UI: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface that keeps your speed and power metrics clear and easy to read. o Ad-Free Experience: With Just Ride, there are no ads—just you and your workout. o FREE Access to Simple Insights (for Subscribers): All Simple Spin subscribers now get exclusive access to Simple Insights, our powerful companion app. Unlock detailed heart rate zones, calorie trends, and recovery analytics—powered by your Apple Health data. While Just Ride does not currently save workouts to Apple Health, Simple Insights still provides full visibility into your Apple Watch and HealthKit data. Just install Simple Insights on the same device as your subscribed Just Ride app, and access will unlock automatically. COMPATIBILITY o Apple iOS 17: Optimized for iPhone and iPad, ensuring seamless integration and smooth performance on Apple devices. o Echelon EX-4S and Other Models: While Simple Spin is extensively tested with the Echelon EX-4S, it’s also expected to work with other smart Echelon bikes. If you’re using a different model, we'd love to hear about your experience! Please contact us at contact@simplespinapp.com. For more details, please refer to our website: https://simplespinapp.com/simple-spin%3A-just-ride EULA: https://simplespinapp.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://simplespinapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

My Cadence4 screens
Simple Spin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Cadence at monthly against Simple Spin's every 5 months. My Cadence also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 5). Simple Spin's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. My Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Simple Spin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Spin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cadence has 206 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of My Cadence's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Spin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Cadence ships an update monthly, Simple Spin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Cadence versus Simple Spin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CadenceSimple Spin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (206 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings206 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefractored LLCSV Disrupt LLC

Customer experience

My Cadence

All ratings206 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%

Simple Spin

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Cadence

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't connect to Wahoo cadence
  • Displays '?' for speed
  • Stop button placement leads to accidental stops
  • Doesn't display cadence numbers initially with Garmin sensor (resolved)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Write workout data to Apple Health
  • Apple Watch indicator/display
  • Pause button in pro version
  • Ability to resize cadence window on iPad
  • Move stop button to avoid accidental presses

Simple Spin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Cadence

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Mode$9.99
3 purchases

Simple Spin

Subscriptions3
  • Simple Spin: Just Ride Edition$1.991 Month
  • Just Ride Monthly – $2.99$2.991 Month
  • Simple Spin$2.991 Month

Questions

Is My Cadence free?
My Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Spin free?
Simple Spin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Cadence or Simple Spin?
Simple Spin is rated higher. My Cadence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Simple Spin averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do My Cadence or Simple Spin have ads?
Neither My Cadence nor Simple Spin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Cadence or Simple Spin?
My Cadence ships an update monthly, and Simple Spin every 5 months. Most recently, My Cadence was updated on September 20, 2026 and Simple Spin on September 11, 2026.

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