Comparison

Squadrats vs GPXBicycleTrainer

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

Head to head
About

Squadrats

Turn your outdoor activities into an exciting collection game. Discover and collect virtual items on a map, connecting them to build your own empire. Enjoy the thrill of finding rare items or quick smaller collectibles during your rides, runs, or hikes.

Highlights
  • Collect virtual items on a map
  • Discover places near you
  • Collect smaller items (squadratinhos)
  • Build giant items (übersquadrat)
  • Suitable for all activity levels
Features
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Have a higher purpose in all your rides, runs, hikes or any other activities. Make them exciting by collecting squadrats everywhere you go. You don't need exotic travels. With Squadrats you'll discover mysterious places close to your home. Squadrats are squarish items on the map. Your mission is to collect them. And connect them to build your empire. If you don't have much time, chase squadratinhos instead. They are much smaller, much faster to get, but just as satisfying. If you like order, you'll love the übersquadrat. It's a giant squadrat that will give you a strong kick when you build one. Fun fact: 47 of the top 100 cyclists in the Tour de France use Squadrats. But you don't need to be a pro to enjoy them. Happy squadratting! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdevula/

About

GPXBicycleTrainer

Features
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GPX Bicycle Trainer turns your own GPX routes into 3D cycling courses for indoor training, simulation rides, and route previews. The app generates a course from GPX distance, elevation, and grade data. You can check the route in a 3D view, elevation profile, and 2D map while tracking your current position. Sample GPX routes are included, so you can try the app before preparing your own files. Key features: - Generate 3D courses from GPX files - Simulation rides using a selected power value - Cycling Power / FTMS smart trainer support - Power, cadence, and speed data from supported devices - Grade transmission for FE-C compatible trainers - Bluetooth heart-rate monitor support - Save, replay, and delete ride records - Export and share ride records as GPX - Compare previous rides, personal bests, and segments - Check course quality and adjust grade smoothing - Japanese / English localization How it works: 1. Import a GPX file or choose a sample route 2. Set rider weight, bike weight, and power 3. Start a simulation ride, or connect a smart trainer and train 4. Replay saved rides and use them for your next session Simulation and training can be tried for a limited free duration. A one-time Unlimited Unlock removes the time limit. Ride replay remains available for free. Ads can be hidden with a separate one-time purchase. Bring your favorite roads into your everyday training setup. GPX Bicycle Trainer is a practical cycling app for riders who want to train with their own GPX routes.

Screenshots

Squadrats4 screens
GPXBicycleTrainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPXBicycleTrainer at daily against Squadrats's every 4 days. GPXBicycleTrainer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Squadrats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GPXBicycleTrainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadrats ships an update every 4 days, GPXBicycleTrainer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squadrats versus GPXBicycleTrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadratsGPXBicycleTrainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquadrats sp. z o.o.HIROYUKI SAITO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squadrats

Subscriptions2
  • Squadrats Pro$4.991 Month
  • Squadrats Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

GPXBicycleTrainer

One-time2
  • Remove the time limit.$4.99
  • Remove the ads$9.99

Questions

Is Squadrats free?
Squadrats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPXBicycleTrainer free?
GPXBicycleTrainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squadrats or GPXBicycleTrainer have ads?
Neither Squadrats nor GPXBicycleTrainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squadrats or GPXBicycleTrainer?
Squadrats ships an update every 4 days, and GPXBicycleTrainer daily. Most recently, Squadrats was updated on November 12, 2026 and GPXBicycleTrainer on November 5, 2026.

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