Comparison

SRM PM9 vs VeloIQ Federation

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

Head to head
About

SRM PM9

This app provides advanced power measurement for cyclists, offering high accuracy in various conditions. It features magnet-less cadence, left/right balance, and pedal smoothness analysis, connecting seamlessly with ANT+ and Bluetooth devices.

Highlights
  • Magnet-less cadence
  • Left/Right balance measurement
  • Pedal smoothness analysis
  • Automatic temperature compensation
  • ANT+ and Bluetooth LE connectivity
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Zwift compatible
Features
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Our 9th generation Spider PowerMeter takes our proven formula and updates it with modern features. The result is a PowerMeter that is easier to use, even more accurate, better to repair and has improved connectivity. Thanks to a combination of angle and torque measurement, the PM9 is now able to measure with higher accuracy in very low cadence situations and not round chainrings do no longer have an impact on the recorded data. The integrated temperature sensor allows for maximum accuracy in changing conditions. Users are now able to show L&R balance, as well as combined Pedal smoothness. PowerMeter 9 comes with many usability improvements. First of all is the Magnet-less cadence mode, which allows you to use the PowerMeter without any cadence magnet. PowerMeter 9 can be used with ANT+ and Bluetooth LE. It connects to pretty much any head unit and comes with a mobile App. The App gives you access to live torque data, battery status information, firmware updates and much more. Features: • Magnet-less cadence • Left / Right Balance • Combined Pedal smoothness • Not round chainrings compatible • Automatic temperature compensation with sensor • Rechargeable via magnetic charger • 100 h battery runtime between charges • Compatible with Head-Units using ANT+™ and Bluetooth® • Zwift™ compatible

About

VeloIQ Federation

This app provides advanced analytics for track cycling, offering real-time power data, session breakdowns, and AI-driven coaching insights. It also includes tools for federations and coaches to manage athletes and review team performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time power and cadence tracking
  • Detailed session analysis (NP, IF, TSS, VI)
  • Apple Watch heart rate integration
  • AI-powered coaching feedback
  • Power-on-video overlays
  • Multi-athlete and federation management
Features
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VeloIQ is intelligent analytics for track cycling, built for athletes, coaches, and federations who want professional-grade insight into every effort. Capture real-time power the moment you push, then break down each session with normalized power, intensity factor, TSS, variability index, and full power-duration curves. Sync your Apple Watch heart rate through Apple Health, review cadence and zones, and see personal-best comparisons that turn training into measurable progress. MomentumAI reads your session like a WorldTour coach: clear, honest feedback on what the effort accomplished and what to do next. Film Room overlays live power and cadence onto your race footage, auto-aligned to the session. For federations and coaches, VeloIQ brings athletes together under one secure, role-based platform. Manage your roster, review team telemetry, and keep everyone moving forward. FEATURES - Real-time power and cadence - Session analysis: NP, IF, TSS, VI, and power curve - Apple Watch heart rate via Apple Health - MomentumAI coaching insights - Film Room: power-on-video overlays - Multi-athlete and federation tools - Private by design; your data stays yours Access is by invitation. Federations are invited by VeloIQ; athletes are invited by their federation.

Screenshots

SRM PM94 screens
VeloIQ Federation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VeloIQ Federation at every 4 days against SRM PM9's every 2 months. SRM PM9's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SRM PM9 against 5.0 for VeloIQ Federation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SRM PM9 ships an update every 2 months, VeloIQ Federation every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SRM PM9 versus VeloIQ Federation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSRM PM9VeloIQ Federation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlrich SchobererPeter Maharaj

Customer experience

SRM PM9

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VeloIQ Federation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SRM PM9

No in-app purchases

None

VeloIQ Federation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SRM PM9 free?
SRM PM9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VeloIQ Federation free?
VeloIQ Federation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SRM PM9 or VeloIQ Federation?
SRM PM9 and VeloIQ Federation are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SRM PM9 or VeloIQ Federation have ads?
Neither SRM PM9 nor VeloIQ Federation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SRM PM9 or VeloIQ Federation?
SRM PM9 ships an update every 2 months, and VeloIQ Federation every 4 days. Most recently, SRM PM9 was updated on November 7, 2026 and VeloIQ Federation on November 5, 2026.

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