# Map My Ride With GPS Tracker vs Wahoo

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker and Wahoo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Map My Ride With GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wahoo's. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (250K vs 43K) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Wahoo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Ride With GPS Tracker has 250K ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Map My Ride With GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wahoo's.

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Wahoo fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Ride With GPS Tracker | Wahoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-ride-with-gps-tracker/id292223170/reviews)** | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 43K |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) |

## 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 uses GPS to log cycling routes, track performance, and discover new trails. It offers detailed stats, real-time coaching, and connects with popular fitness wearables and apps. Join a community of cyclists to stay motivated and measure progress.

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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 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


### Wahoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tool for tracking workouts across various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It offers detailed analysis of your training zones, activity history, and allows seamless integration with Bluetooth sensors and Wahoo hardware for a comprehensive training experience.

**Highlights:** Record indoor and outdoor workouts, Visualize training zones (power, heart rate), Analyze activity history with GPS routes, Pair Bluetooth sensors (heart rate, power, speed), Connect and update Wahoo devices, Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers, Share workouts to training platforms

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wahoo Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Wahoo | $17.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
- 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
- 👍 Audio announcements have good options
- 👍 Works well with Zwift
- 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
- 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to trainer
- Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
- Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of data screens
- Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
- Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
- Bring back offline workout editing
- Add an Apple Watch app for better integration


## 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 Wahoo free?

Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is rated higher. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 250K ratings, while Wahoo averages 4.7 from 43K ratings.

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

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

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

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Wahoo fortnightly. Most recently, Map My Ride With GPS Tracker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Wahoo on November 8, 2026.

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