# CycleComputer Pro vs Cadence

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer Pro | Cadence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer-pro/id408232071/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-bike-and-run-tracker/id1490975634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Seven Bold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490975633) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleComputer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer-pro/id408232071)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Large, clear, easy-to-read display
- 🎯 Accurate GPS tracking and mileage
- 💰 Affordable pricing for features offered
- 🗂️ Excellent ride history and organization by year/month

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Intermittent tracking failures mid-ride
- ⌚ No Apple Watch integration
- 🔋 High battery drain with screen on
- 📊 Limited statistics and data analysis
- 🚫 Cannot run in background while using other apps

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Background tracking while using other apps
- Landscape mode orientation
- Elevation gain and loss calculations
- Ability to delete or edit rides


### Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-bike-and-run-tracker/id1490975634)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 Month - Legacy | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Elite - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - 1 Year - Legacy | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro - 1 Year - Legacy | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Elite - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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