# CycleComputer Pro vs Bike Ride Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Bike Ride Tracker at Free against CycleComputer Pro's $9.99. Bike Ride Tracker also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 194) and device support (3 vs 1). CycleComputer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 59%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Bike Ride Tracker is free to download; CycleComputer Pro costs $9.99 up front. Bike Ride Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.6 for Bike Ride Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bike Ride Tracker has 12K 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 59% of Bike Ride Tracker's.

CycleComputer Pro ships an update fortnightly, Bike Ride Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer Pro | Bike Ride Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer-pro/id408232071/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-bicycle-gps/id451701289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Oxagile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/652092252) |

## 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


### Bike Ride Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-bicycle-gps/id451701289)

This app accurately tracks cycling activities, recording distance, speed, calories burned, and elevation. It offers an intuitive interface for easy use on the go and provides detailed ride summaries. Users can also share their achievements and export data for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic ride tracking, Map route visualization, Personalized stats, Social sharing, Data export (GPX, KML, CSV), Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ride Tracker Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Ride Tracker Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlock full version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🚲 Great for casual bikers
- 📊 Useful data and stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 📍 Inaccurate GPS and mapping
- 🔍 Difficult to find settings/options

**Reported bugs**

- Ride data disappearing or not saving
- App randomly stops tracking mid-ride
- Incorrect distance and speed measurements
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add manual ride entry
- Improve elevation/gradient tracking
- Include max speed and average speed
- Add ability to track ride difficulty
- Provide better cloud/backup options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleComputer Pro free?

CycleComputer Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bike Ride Tracker free?

Bike Ride Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer Pro or Bike Ride Tracker?

CycleComputer Pro is rated higher. CycleComputer Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Bike Ride Tracker averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do CycleComputer Pro or Bike Ride Tracker have ads?

Both CycleComputer Pro and Bike Ride Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleComputer Pro or Bike Ride Tracker?

CycleComputer Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Bike Ride Tracker monthly. Most recently, CycleComputer Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bike Ride Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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