# Map My Ride With GPS Tracker vs Specialized

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Specialized at none against Map My Ride With GPS Tracker's 7. Specialized also leads on ads (none vs shown). Map My Ride With GPS Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (249K vs 11K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Specialized asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Map My Ride With GPS Tracker against 4.7 for Specialized. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Ride With GPS Tracker has 249K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Map My Ride With GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Specialized's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Ride With GPS Tracker | Specialized |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (249K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-ride-with-gps-tracker/id292223170/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialized/id1587051382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 168 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/627538437) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Ride With GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-ride-with-gps-tracker/id292223170)

This app helps cyclists track their rides, analyze performance, and discover new routes. It offers GPS logging, real-time stats, and integration with popular wearables and fitness platforms. Users can also connect with a community of cyclists for motivation and challenges.

**Highlights:** GPS ride logging, Performance stats analysis, Route discovery and saving, Real-time audio coaching, Integration with wearables, Community challenges

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVP Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year of MVP with 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Customizable features
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps
- 🚀 Detailed data and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Unreliable workout recording
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- GPS tracking issues
- Syncing problems with connected devices
- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect data display

**Requested features**

- Auto-pause/resume feature
- Integration with more fitness devices
- Improved Apple Watch functionality
- Better customization options
- Seamless sync with Apple Health


### Specialized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialized/id1587051382)

Enhance your cycling with advanced ride tracking, performance analytics, and e-bike management. Monitor your bike's settings, battery life, and security features. Sync your rides with other fitness apps for a complete overview of your active lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Ride recording with GPS, Advanced performance analytics, Turbo e-bike management, Turbo System Auto-Lock, Smart battery management, Partner app synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless bike connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive tuning interface
- 🔒 Improved security features
- 💡 Integration with Apple Health
- 👍 Customizable data screens

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent auto-unlock feature
- 🔋 Higher phone battery drain
- 🔍 Reduced map detail compared to previous app
- 🔍 Missing firmware update functionality
- 🔍 Lack of custom preset options

**Reported bugs**

- Ride recording issues causing incorrect mileage
- Connectivity problems when pairing bikes
- Tuning settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable map display
- Bring back Smart Control mode
- Allow custom tuning presets
- Integrate with Apple Watch for heart rate monitoring
- Add more data fields and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Ride With GPS Tracker free?

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Specialized free?

Specialized is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map My Ride With GPS Tracker or Specialized?

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is rated higher. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 249K ratings, while Specialized averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Map My Ride With GPS Tracker or Specialized have ads?

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker shows ads; Specialized does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Ride With GPS Tracker or Specialized?

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Specialized fortnightly. Most recently, Map My Ride With GPS Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Specialized on September 24, 2026.

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