CycleComputer Pro vs TrainSimple Workout Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TrainSimple Workout Tracker
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Fast Startup and Smooth Operation Lightweight design that launches quickly Record your workout in as few as three taps Clean and efficient interface with no unnecessary steps Undo Support to Prevent Mistakes Easily revert incorrect entries Reduces the pressure to log perfectly Lowers the barrier to consistent tracking Reliable Data Management Automatic iCloud backup Smooth data transfer when switching devices Export and import features for secure, flexible management Minimal and Easy to Use UI Simple screens that are easy to understand No clutter, no confusion Customizable color themes to match your preference Use Cases Strength training logs Running and walking records Yoga or Pilates session tracking Cycling distance management Building daily workout habits Recommended For Anyone who wants a simple workout tracking app Users who struggled to continue logging due to mistakes From beginners to experienced athletes People who value secure and reliable data handling Terms of Use This app follows Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). More information: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrainSimple Workout Tracker at Free against CycleComputer Pro's $9.99. CycleComputer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
TrainSimple Workout Tracker is free to download; CycleComputer Pro costs $9.99 up front. TrainSimple Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CycleComputer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
CycleComputer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, TrainSimple Workout Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CycleComputer Pro | TrainSimple Workout Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (188 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillaume Fleury | BYNET |
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
TrainSimple Workout Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CycleComputer Pro
No in-app purchases
TrainSimple Workout Tracker
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Features (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Premium Features (Yearly)$9.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
Questions
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