On Piste vs FFVélo+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
On Piste
Discover over 6,000 official outdoor sports routes for trail running, biking, and more. Get guided navigation and track your performance with GPS. Participate in challenges and win prizes.
- 6,000+ official sports routes
- GPS guidance and navigation
- Performance tracking
- All-sport challenges
- GPX download for GPS watches
- Ski tracking with performance data
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On Piste, the 100% free app for athletes that recommends 100% official trail, mountain bike, gravel, and Nordic walking routes. In winter, record your downhill skiing outings with OnPiste+ to track your complete performance on each run, including your watts. • Find new fitness routes + 6,000 official routes, all levels, available for a wide selection of outdoor sports: trail, mountain bike, walking, gravel, Nordic walking, hiking, ski touring, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. On Piste, there are no community tracks; all our routes are verified and approved by our field team, local stakeholders (tourist offices, clubs), and sports federations (FFVélo, FFC); routes designed with respect for residents, users, and the environment. Take advantage of geolocation to locate the nearest routes or elsewhere on the map. Choose the route that matches your current interests and level using numerous filters: sports, difficulty, profile, labels, etc. • Find your next sporting destination For a day, a weekend, or a week, explore new sporting destinations without the hassle thanks to our selection of sporting routes and great places to visit nearby. Find Trail Running Resorts; Ski Touring Areas; Cycling Destinations (MTB, Gravel, Road), and Nordic Walking. • Let yourself be guided on our routes with complete peace of mind. - Thanks to the GPX download of the route, you can import it to the connected GPS watch of your choice. - Thanks to the GPS guidance, audio and visual via the app: ideal for knowing the directions to take without leaving your phone, getting your location in real time, and tracking your progress throughout the route. Off-route alert. • Take on our connected sports challenges. Stay motivated all year round by participating in all-sport challenges, accessible to all! Achieve your goals and become a finisher to be rewarded for your efforts; great prizes to be won! • Record your sports outings using GPS tracking. Track your outings anywhere to complete the current Challenges. • OnPiste+ Ski Tracking Record your alpine skiing activities and receive comprehensive performance data for each run: score, level, speed, power (watts), and turn rhythm. Bonus: easily locate yourself in the resort with our dedicated Winter basemap! App highlights: - IGN Standard and Scan 25 basemap - 100% free and ad-free - Off-grid guidance by downloading the routes
FFVélo+
This app transforms cycling into an adventure with challenges, exploration, and community features. Discover points of interest, collect badges, and connect with other cyclists. Sync rides easily from popular devices or GPX files.
- Unique cycling challenges (Dodécaudax, POI Hunt)
- Interactive map with points of interest
- Collect and share virtual badges
- Join clubs and create private groups
- Discover local events and organized rides
- Sync with Strava, Garmin, and GPX files
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The official app of the French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme) that turns every ride into an adventure! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, FFVélo+ invites you to rediscover France through fun challenges and a passionate community. TAKE ON UNIQUE CHALLENGES Dodécaudax: Prove your consistency by completing one ride per month for a year. A true test of endurance and motivation! Points of Interest (POI) Hunt: Set out to discover thousands of remarkable sites all over France. Reach a location, take a photo as proof, and unlock your badge! EXPLORE AND DISCOVER Thanks to our interactive map, see the challenges and hidden treasures around you. Geofencing even alerts you when you approach a point of interest, so you never miss a chance to play. COLLECT BADGES Every successful challenge and validated POI earns you virtual badges. Build your collection, share it, and show your progress to your friends! JOIN THE COMMUNITY Find and join FFVélo clubs. Create your own private groups with friends to motivate each other. Explore events and organized rides near you. EASY SYNC Connect your Strava or Garmin accounts, or directly import your GPX files to validate your rides in seconds. No double entry, just the joy of riding. Ready to turn every kilometer into a new story? Download FFVélo+ and start the adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: On Piste at every 6 weeks against FFVélo+'s every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On Piste ships an update every 6 weeks, FFVélo+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | On Piste | FFVélo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better | 35.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rossignol | FEDE FRANC CYCLO TOURISME |
Customer experience
On Piste
FFVélo+
In-app purchases
On Piste
No in-app purchases
FFVélo+
No in-app purchases









