Comparison

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker vs WorkOutDoors

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

Head to head
About

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

This app transforms your iPhone into a comprehensive cycling tracker and training tool. It offers advanced metrics, customizable stats, training plans, and live data for cycling, running, and hiking. Features include GPS tracking, navigation, safety alerts, and detailed performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Cycling-specific GPS tracking
  • Barometric altimeter for ascent/descent
  • Google Maps integration for navigation
  • Live tracking for safety
  • Configurable workout pages and data
  • Customizable training plans
  • Voice-enabled hands-free control
Features
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Cyclemeter is the ultimate cycling app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch. Transform your iPhone into a powerful cycling tracker and training tool, designed specifically for cyclists and individual sports enthusiasts. With advanced tracking, customizable stats, training plans, and live biking metrics, Cyclemeter is your companion for cycling, running, hiking, and more. Top Features for Cyclists - Cycling-Specific Tracking: Record cycling speed, distance, cadence, power, heart rate, and elevation with unmatched accuracy, using compatible fitness sensors - Barometric Altimeter: Use your iPhone to precisely measure ascent and descent - Maps & Navigation: View terrain and traffic maps powered by Google Maps, essential for cycling route safety - Live Tracking for Safety: Share your real-time location, path and stats with friends and family for safety and encouragement - Bike Radar: Show relative distances and speeds of oncoming vehicles with Garmin Varia and Bryton Gardia bike radar tail lights Built for Individual Sports Enthusiasts - Tracks cycling, running, walking, hiking, skiing, and more - Configurable workout pages with maps, graphs, stats, and lap data - Securely store years of cycling, biking and workout data on your iPhone Training & Performance Analysis - Analyze splits, intervals, and zones to enhance your biking performance - Compete against past rides on your favorite cycling routes - Keep on track with configurable interval training, zones, and targets - Create custom cycling, biking and running training plans or use built-in 5K, 10K, half, and marathon plans - Share an online Workout Explorer for analyzing workouts Voice-Enabled Cycling Experience - Use Siri for hands-free control on your ride: start, stop, lap, and request stats by simply asking - Select from more than hundreds of configurable announcements to get real-time audio feedback on distance, time, speed, elevation, and heart rate - Configurable announcements tailored for cyclists - Messages are automatically spoken to you with text-to-speech Private, Secure, & Connected - Workout & cycling data is securely stored on your iPhone, ensuring privacy - Optional live tracking and messaging for added safety during rides - Optional iCloud backup is encrypted - No user names or passwords are required “Obsessively complete” — Wired “Records a wealth of data” — Macworld “Clean, easy-to-use” — New York Times Apple Watch Integration - Start, stop, lap and finish a workout all from the Apple Watch - Beautiful cycling gauges and zone tracking optimized for cyclists Share Your Rides & Fitness Data - Share by email, Strava, or MyFitnessPal - Use HealthKit to export or import your workouts in the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data - Share to your iPhone calendar and your online calendars - Imports and exports GPX, TCX, FIT, KML, and CSV Upgrade to Elite for Advanced Cyclist Features - Includes a 7-day free trial with advanced metrics and tools. - Subscription options for enhanced cycling analysis and training. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. With Cyclemeter, every cyclist can achieve their fitness goals while enjoying the most advanced cycling app available. Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, or casual rider, Cyclemeter delivers the tools and insights to elevate your cycling experience. Download Cyclemeter now and unlock the ultimate app for cyclists! Privacy: abvio.com/privacy Terms: abvio.com/terms

About

WorkOutDoors

This advanced workout app for Apple Watch offers extensive customization for outdoor activities like running, cycling, and hiking. It features detailed maps, navigation, and over 800 data fields for comprehensive workout tracking and analysis.

Highlights
  • Advanced vector maps with navigation
  • Configurable workout screens with 800+ data fields
  • Route import and turn-by-turn directions
  • Customizable alerts and interval schedules
  • Waypoint creation and navigation
  • Workout export (FIT/TCX/GPX) and Strava integration
  • Offline map support
Features
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WorkOutDoors is the most advanced and most configurable workout app for the Apple Watch. It's perfect for running, cycling, hiking and any other indoor or outdoor activity. Note: WorkOutDoors requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or later. It is not necessary to have your iPhone with you during a workout. The app uses Apple’s workout system, so all workouts are saved to the Health system. However it also provides many extra features over Apple's app, such as: - a super-smooth vector map that can be shown during a workout; - multiple configurable screens with metrics and graphs from a pool of 800+ data fields; - route files can be imported and used for navigation (including turn by turn directions); - dozens of configurable alerts (e.g. every mile; high heart rate; low pace; off-route etc); - interval schedules can be created using the larger screen of the phone app; - climbs and descents are supported with notifications and on-screen data and graphs; - waypoints can be created, navigated to, and exported; - use shortcuts to associate operations with gestures (e.g. double tap to hear configurable metrics); - compare pace against a target or a previous workout (using metrics and a dot on the map); - show zones for pace and power as well as heart rate (with optional coloured backgrounds); - auto-pause is available for all outdoor activities; - shows GPS and heart rate before starting a workout, so that you can wait for good signals; - configure distance and pace for running / walking to come from Apple’s pedometer or from GPS; - workouts can be exported in FIT / TCX / GPX files, or automatically sent to Strava; - workouts created by the app can be analysed in great depth in the iPhone app. The app also has many more features. The map is a particular highlight. It uses OpenStreetMap, which provides worldwide coverage and includes the trails necessary for outdoor workouts. It also has several features that help you navigate during a workout: - maps can be smoothly panned and zoomed, and can rotate according to the compass; - a breadcrumb trail of your whole route is displayed on the map during the workout; - topographic data can be shown, with configurable contour colours and hill shading; - map-only mode is provided for when you don't want to start a workout and just need a map; - a circular scale is shown when you zoom, making it easy to see the distance to features; - maps can be stored on the watch for use when offline (they are downloaded as required if online); - a red compass points north and a green compass points to the start; - choose a waypoint to see a compass and distance to it in the corner of the map; - you can also navigate to waypoints on the map, such as hospitals, sights, cafes etc. If you load a route from a GPX / TCX / FIT file then navigation is even easier: - your position is shown on an elevation profile of the route; - the remaining distance, time and ascent can also be displayed; - you can get alerted when you go off-route; - when off-route then a compass is shown which points to the nearest part of the route; - if the route contains turn by turn directions then these can be used like a sat nav; - if there are no directions then the app can use “bend detection” to generate them; - the next direction is shown as an icon and distance in the corner of the map; - the map can automatically zoom in when you are approaching a turn; - you can use shake gestures to hear the distance to the next turn or the end of the route; - routes are coloured by gradient: from red for steep uphill to blue for steep downhill; - you can configure what information is displayed during a climb or descent. All this is included for a single one-off payment. No extra in-app purchases or subscriptions are required (although there is a completely optional in-app tip jar which was requested by long-term users). If you own an Apple Watch and do any form of exercise, then WorkOutDoors is the app for you. Give it a go!

Screenshots

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker4 screens
WorkOutDoors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker at Free against WorkOutDoors's $8.99. Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.7K). WorkOutDoors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker is free to download; WorkOutDoors costs $8.99 up front. Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WorkOutDoors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker against 4.7 for WorkOutDoors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker has 19K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of WorkOutDoors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, WorkOutDoors every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker versus WorkOutDoors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclemeter Cycling GPS TrackerWorkOutDoors
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews87.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbvio Inc.CCS Ltd

Customer experience

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

All ratings18,624 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews641 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.8%

WorkOutDoors

All ratings1,674 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1,386 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent cycling companion
  • 👍 Highly customizable and configurable
  • ⏱️ Accurate tracking and data recording
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🤝 Reliable and responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional GPS/connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns
  • 📊 Confusing or overwhelming settings
  • 💸 Subscription model for advanced features

WorkOutDoors

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly customizable
  • 🗺️ Excellent offline maps and navigation
  • 📊 Comprehensive data and metrics
  • 👍 Seamless Strava integration
  • 💻 Responsive developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • 🌐 Lack of language support (only English)
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific routes/tracks

Bugs and requests

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected workout stops
  • Inaccurate speed and distance reporting
  • Syncing issues with Apple Watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode on iPhone
  • Apple Watch standalone mode
  • Improved integration with other fitness apps
  • Gradient/elevation data display
  • More advanced power meter support

WorkOutDoors

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Heart rate tracking issues
  • Inconsistent distance/pace tracking
  • Trouble connecting to Apple Watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Shoe tracking
  • Cumulative workout stats (weekly/monthly)
  • Ability to edit/trim recorded workouts
  • Automatic pause/resume during workouts

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Elite Upgrade$4.991 Month
  • Elite Upgrade$9.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade$14.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Elite Upgrade7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade1 Year trial$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Elite Upgrade4 variants$9.99
5 purchases

WorkOutDoors

One-time5
  • Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Very Generous Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Massive Tip$9.99
  • Fanatical Tip$19.99

Questions

Is Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker free?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkOutDoors free?
WorkOutDoors costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or WorkOutDoors?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker is rated higher. Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while WorkOutDoors averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or WorkOutDoors have ads?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker shows ads; WorkOutDoors does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or WorkOutDoors?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and WorkOutDoors every 3 months. Most recently, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and WorkOutDoors on November 5, 2026.

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