Comparison

CycleComputer Pro vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

CycleComputer Pro

Track your cycling speed, distance, and route in real-time with customizable displays. This app offers automatic pausing, ride history management, and the ability to share your progress. It supports both metric and imperial units, calculates ascent and calories, and integrates with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed, distance, and route tracking
  • Three unique ride display modes (digital, analog, map)
  • Automatic timer stop when stationary
  • Ride history management and review
  • Calculates ascent and calories burned
  • Background operation and sharing options
Features
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CycleComputer is an iPhone app designed to track speed, distance and route in real time when cycling. It has three unique ride information displays and can manage rides history. Main features - Three different displays to choose from : digital, analog and map, each with large readings that let you capture all the information with just a glance. - Easy to use, number of screens kept to a minimum. - "Automode" that automatically stops the timer when you stop moving. - Swipe horizontally to switch between digital, analog and map screens. - Support for both metric(km) and imperial(mi) readings. - Save, browse and review rides. - Calculate total ascent and calories for each ride - Background operation - Sharing ride details by email, on Facebook/Twitter - Share ride data(distance/calories) with Apple Health DISPLAYS -Digital Looks like an actual cyclocomputer. Uses very large fonts to let you capture all the information with just a glance. Uses very little power, good for cyclists who go for long rides. - Analog Looks like a car speedometer. - Map Displays the speed, time and distance, tracks your ride on a map(Apple standard, hybrid, satellite or Google map) with optional distance markers. NOTE - The background operation option must be enabled for the app to keep running in the background Warning : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Cadence

Track outdoor and indoor workouts with GPS and Bluetooth sensors. Customize data screens with over 200 metrics and follow routes with turn-by-turn navigation. Analyze efforts with detailed stats and charts, and use your Apple Watch independently.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking for outdoor & indoor workouts
  • Customizable data screens with 200+ metrics
  • Bluetooth sensor connectivity
  • Route import and turn-by-turn navigation
  • Apple Watch standalone support
  • Workout analysis with detailed stats
  • Bike radar support
Features
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Why spend $300+ on a dedicated Garmin, Wahoo, or Hammerhead device when Cadence brings those features to your iPhone and Apple Watch? Record workouts, follow routes, view live metrics, and analyze every effort with detailed stats and charts. “In a sea of fitness apps, Cadence stands out.” - Outside Magazine “Absolutely blown away – replacing my Garmin.” - App Store Review “I’ve never had a better support experience for a service or product in my life.” - App Store Review TRACK OUTDOORS & INDOORS Effortlessly track both your outdoor and indoor workouts using GPS, Apple Watch, and Bluetooth sensors. Build unlimited, fully customizable data screens with up to 24 metrics each, and swipe through as many as you like. Choose from 250+ metrics, including charts, elevation profiles, maps, and more, so your most important data is always in view. CONNECT YOUR BLUETOOTH SENSORS Use the devices you already own, including heart rate monitors, power meters, speed and cadence sensors, bike trainers, Shimano Di2, tire pressure sensors, ActiveLook AR glasses, and more. ROUTES & NAVIGATION Never get lost with custom routes and turn-by-turn voice navigation. Import GPX routes from Strava, Komoot, Ride with GPS, and other sources, or create your own directly in the app. Stay on course and keep recording whether your phone is mounted on your handlebars or tucked away in your pocket. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Leave your phone behind and use Cadence on Apple Watch for standalone running and cycling activities with fully customizable screens. You can also use your Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor while connected to your iPhone. ANALYZE EVERY EFFORT Review every workout with detailed statistics, colorful charts, lap and mile splits, heart rate and power zones, and more. Your activity history stays on your device by default for privacy and control. Share to services like Strava, Intervals.icu, Apple Health, and Garmin Connect only when you choose. ---------- Unlock advanced features without spending $300+ on another device: BIKE RADAR SUPPORT Ride with added awareness using supported bike radars including Garmin Varia, Cycplus, Giant, Magene, Magicshine, and others. Get visual and audio alerts plus advanced radar metrics like car speed and time to pass, giving you more time to react. TRAINING PLANS & STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Follow structured workouts with a focused, customizable workout interface built for interval training. Choose from 400+ workouts or build your own with the detailed workout editor. ESTIMATED POWER No power meter? No problem. Cadence estimates your cycling power on outdoor rides from your speed, weight, the grade, your riding position, the road surface, and the wind. See live power, zones, and charts without buying a power meter, and add estimated power to rides you’ve already recorded. STRAVA LIVE SEGMENTS Compete against your best and most recent Strava efforts with a detailed, customizable live segment experience. View nearby segments and switch between them during your workout. OFFLINE MAPS Download maps for reliable navigation and tracking even in remote areas without cell service. LIVE TRACKING Share your live location, route, and workout stats with friends and family using a private link. Built with privacy in mind, you stay in control of what gets shared and when. ---------- There’s much more to explore, from advanced training tools to deep sensor support. Visit getcadence.app to learn more. FREE TO USE Cadence is free to use with some feature limitations. UNLOCK MORE WITH PRO OR ELITE Upgrade to Pro or Elite for advanced features. See plan details in the app. Yearly plans include a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account. Privacy Policy: getcadence.app/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: getcadence.app/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

CycleComputer Pro4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cadence at Free against CycleComputer Pro's $9.99. Cadence also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). CycleComputer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On rating and review sentiment 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

Cadence is free to download; CycleComputer Pro costs $9.99 up front. Cadence sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CycleComputer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CycleComputer Pro against 4.8 for Cadence. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cadence has 1.6K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of CycleComputer Pro's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cadence's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleComputer Pro ships an update fortnightly, Cadence every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CycleComputer Pro versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleComputer ProCadence
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (194 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1941.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.515.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume FleurySeven Bold

Customer experience

CycleComputer Pro

All ratings194 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.0%

Cadence

All ratings1,622 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews509 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%

Bugs and requests

CycleComputer Pro

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App stops tracking mid-ride without stopping
  • Intermittent tracking that works only partially
  • Landscape mode not functioning despite being advertised
  • Speed readings fluctuate erratically (up to 3km/h variance)
  • App won't start recording properly sometimes
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  • Incompatibility with individual Wahoo speed/cadence sensors
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • GPS speed less responsive than dedicated bike computers
  • Calorie burn calculations significantly underestimated

Requested features

15 requests
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Background tracking while using other apps
  • Landscape mode orientation
  • Elevation gain and loss calculations
  • Ability to delete or edit rides
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  • Route planning before rides
  • Online cloud storage for ride history
  • Cadence and heart rate sensor support
  • Odometer animation/rolling effect
  • Clock display widget
  • Route sharing capabilities (email, Facebook, SMS)
  • Multiple bike profiles with separate statistics
  • Advanced altitude/incline metrics
  • Customizable data field displays
  • Swipe navigation between screens

Cadence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CycleComputer Pro

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions7
  • Pro - 1 Month - Legacy$2.991 Month
  • Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Elite - 1 Month$5.991 Month
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  • Remove Ads - 1 Year - Legacy$6.991 Year
  • Pro - 1 Year - Legacy$19.991 Year
  • Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Elite - 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CycleComputer Pro free?
CycleComputer Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CycleComputer Pro or Cadence?
Cadence is rated higher. CycleComputer Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Cadence averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do CycleComputer Pro or Cadence have ads?
CycleComputer Pro shows ads; Cadence does not.
Which is updated more often, CycleComputer Pro or Cadence?
CycleComputer Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Cadence every 6 days. Most recently, CycleComputer Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cadence on October 26, 2026.

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