Comparison

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker vs TrainerRoad

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 powerful cycling tracker and training tool. It offers advanced tracking, customizable stats, and live metrics for cycling, running, and hiking. Features include barometric altimeter, maps, navigation, and live tracking for safety.

Highlights
  • Cycling-specific tracking (speed, distance, cadence, power, heart rate)
  • Barometric altimeter for ascent/descent measurement
  • Maps and navigation with terrain and traffic data
  • Live tracking for sharing real-time location and stats
  • Bike radar integration for detecting oncoming vehicles
  • Configurable workout pages with maps, graphs, and lap data
  • Voice-enabled control via Siri for hands-free operation
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

TrainerRoad

This app offers intelligent cycling and triathlon training plans that adapt to your performance, schedule, and goals. It provides daily workout recommendations, instant analysis, and over 3,000 structured workouts to help you become a faster cyclist.

Highlights
  • Adaptive Training plans
  • Daily workout recommendations
  • Progression Levels
  • 100+ training plans
  • 3,000+ structured workouts
  • Interactive Training Calendar
  • Indoor/outdoor training
Features
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Train smarter and get faster with TrainerRoad AI, the most advanced cycling training app built to give you the right workout, every time. TrainerRoad is a cycling training app that uses AI to help you increase your FTP, build endurance, and get faster with structured, personalized workouts. TrainerRoad AI analyzes your training, fitness, and fatigue to select the perfect workout for you, so you can improve your FTP, build endurance, and perform at your best without guesswork. Whether you train indoors, ride outside, or race, TrainerRoad adapts to how you train to keep you progressing. No static plans. No guesswork. Just smarter training that works. ————————————— WHY TRAINERROAD AI WORKS TrainerRoad AI uses advanced artificial intelligence trained on millions of real rides to continuously adjust your training based on how you actually perform. Every workout is selected to match your fitness, recovery, and goals so you can train consistently and get faster. • Get the right workout every time • Train with the right intensity and volume • Avoid burnout with fatigue-aware training • See how your training will impact your fitness before you do it ————————————— KEY FEATURES AI-Powered Cycling Training TrainerRoad AI selects and updates every workout based on your fitness, fatigue, and goals. As your training changes, your plan updates automatically. AI FTP Detection Automatically get an accurate FTP without testing. TrainerRoad continuously detects and updates your FTP from your training data so you always train at the right level. Fatigue Detection Stay consistent and avoid overtraining. TrainerRoad AI adjusts your plan with rest or easier workouts when your fatigue is too high. AI Training Simulation See how your training will impact your future fitness. TrainerRoad AI predicts your progress and shows how changes to your plan affect your results. Personalized Training Plans Build a cycling training plan for road, gravel, mountain bike, triathlon, or indoor cycling. TrainerRoad AI continuously adapts your plan to keep you improving. Train Indoors or Outdoors Follow structured workouts inside or outside. Sync workouts to your bike computer or ride in apps like Zwift while staying on track. Flexible Training Approach Control how hard you train. Adjust your training intensity and volume to match your schedule, goals, and recovery. Dynamic Endurance & Smart Volume TrainerRoad AI adjusts workout duration and long rides to build endurance without unnecessary fatigue. Workout Alternates Swap workouts for harder, easier, shorter, or longer options, all matched to your fitness and goals. ————————————— WHAT TRAINERROAD ATHLETES ARE SAYING • "I am so much fitter, stronger, faster than ever. The new AI features give me a coach in the app." - TrainerRoad Subscriber • "I hope my competition doesn't catch on because I'm crushing PRs left and right using TrainerRoad AI." - TrainerRoad Subscriber • "TrainerRoad AI helped me break through a long plateau and start setting PRs again." - TrainerRoad Subscriber • "TrainerRoad helped me cut an hour off my Leadville time and get a sub-9 hour finish." - TrainerRoad Subscriber ————————————— COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR SETUP Train with the equipment you already own. TrainerRoad works with smart trainers, power meters, and over 200 compatible devices. Ride indoors or send workouts to your Garmin, Wahoo, or Hammerhead bike computer. ————————————— SUBSCRIPTION TrainerRoad memberships are $21.99/month or $209.99/year. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an in-app purchase: • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month or 1 year options • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel in your iTunes Account Settings Privacy policy and terms: https://www.trainerroad.com/terms-and-conditions/ ————————————— REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16 or later • Compatible smart trainer, power meter, or speed sensor recommended

Screenshots

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker4 screens
TrainerRoad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker at free with in-app purchases against TrainerRoad's subscription. TrainerRoad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TrainerRoad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainerRoad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 21K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of TrainerRoad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, TrainerRoad weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker versus TrainerRoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclemeter Cycling GPS TrackerTrainerRoad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.9 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K21K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbvio Inc.Trainer Road, LLC

Customer experience

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

All ratings18,601 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews636 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative17.5%

TrainerRoad

All ratings21,442 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews662 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.0%

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

TrainerRoad

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Makes Training Dead Simple
  • 🚀 Continual Improvement
  • 🚀 Excellent Training Platform
  • 🚀 Transformational and Uplifting
  • 🚀 Brilliant to Manage Burnout

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Horrible App, Constantly Crashing
  • 🐛 App is Always Slow and Buggy
  • 🔋 Expensive Compared to Alternatives

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

TrainerRoad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Devices not always picked up
  • Power spikes to twice FTP

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apple TV support
  • Better integration with Apple Health

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Elite Upgrade$4.991 Month
  • Elite Upgrade3 variants$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
2 purchases

TrainerRoad

Subscriptions2
  • TrainerRoad Standard$21.991 Month
  • TrainerRoad Standard$209.991 Year

Questions

Is Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker free?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainerRoad free?
TrainerRoad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or TrainerRoad?
TrainerRoad is rated higher. Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while TrainerRoad averages 4.9 from 21K ratings.
Do Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or TrainerRoad have ads?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker shows ads; TrainerRoad does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker or TrainerRoad?
Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and TrainerRoad weekly. Most recently, Cyclemeter Cycling GPS Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and TrainerRoad on October 21, 2026.

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