Comparison

Cyclocomputer vs Direction Navi

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

Head to head
About

Cyclocomputer

Track your cycling performance with this easy-to-use app. Monitor speed, distance, elevation, and gradient directly from your smartphone mounted on your bike. Review your ride history and routes on a map, with automatic iCloud backups for data safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed, distance, elevation, and gradient tracking
  • Map view of ride history and routes
  • Automatic iCloud backup of ride data
  • Odometer data inheritance from other devices
  • Customizable app color themes
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"Cyclocomputer" is a simple and easy-to-use cycle computer App. You can check Speed, Distance, Elevation, Gradient, etc. during cycling by attach your smartphone on the bike handlebar. History: You can check your cycle history and route on map. Cycle history is automatically backed up to iCloud when you stop recording, so you can restore it when you change your smart phone. Setting: You can inherit your odometer data from another device, and change App color from 9 colors with your favorite one.

About

Direction Navi

Features
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“Direction Navi” is a walking navigation app that points toward your destination with a large arrow instead of guiding you along a predetermined route. Explore streets and scenery you might miss by simply following the shortest route, and make your way to your destination by following your instincts. Direction Navi also supports Apple Watch. While navigating, check the direction and distance to your destination at a glance without taking out your iPhone. 【Key Features】 • See the direction of your destination with a large arrow • Check the straight-line distance and location accuracy • View the direction and distance to your destination on Apple Watch • Save your current location with “I like this place” or stop navigation from Apple Watch • Search for train stations, places, and addresses • Quickly find nearby convenience stores, cafés, family restaurants, and train stations • Automatically record your walking history during navigation • Review your walking route on a map • Save your current location as a favorite with “I like this place” • Explore nearby places and Look Around imagery around saved spots • View Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island 【How to Use】 1. Select a destination by searching or tapping the map. 2. Tap “Walk This Way.” 3. Follow the arrow and remaining distance toward your destination. 4. When you end navigation, your walking history is saved on your device if enough route points were recorded. 【Your Data】 Your walking history, saved spots, and recently viewed places are stored on your device and are not sent to the developer’s server. No account registration is required. This app does not provide road-based routes or turn-by-turn directions. Estimated walking times are based on straight-line distance. Distances and directions may differ from your actual surroundings depending on your device’s sensors, the surrounding environment, and the available location data. Follow traffic rules and local laws, stay aware of your surroundings, and use the app safely.

Screenshots

Cyclocomputer4 screens
Direction Navi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Direction Navi at every 10 days against Cyclocomputer'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclocomputer ships an update every 2 months, Direction Navi every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cyclocomputer versus Direction Navi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclocomputerDirection Navi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYafei DongYuki Katase

In-app purchases

None

Cyclocomputer

No in-app purchases

None

Direction Navi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclocomputer free?
Cyclocomputer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direction Navi free?
Direction Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclocomputer or Direction Navi have ads?
Neither Cyclocomputer nor Direction Navi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclocomputer or Direction Navi?
Cyclocomputer ships an update every 2 months, and Direction Navi every 10 days. Most recently, Cyclocomputer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Direction Navi on October 8, 2026.

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