# CycleMaps vs Bicisendas

CycleMaps and Bicisendas both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Bicisendas's. Bicisendas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleMaps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Bicisendas asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CycleMaps against 5.0 for Bicisendas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Bicisendas's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleMaps | Bicisendas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicisendas/id1427739408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [motocode ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/428397794) | [Quadion Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/317223446) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791)

This app plans bicycle routes using multiple data sources, prioritizing cycle paths and quiet streets worldwide. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless cycling experience. Track your rides, view elevation profiles, and import/export routes.

**Highlights:** Worldwide bicycle route planning, Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline maps, Apple Watch integration, Ride tracking & Apple Health sync, GPX/KML import/export, Cycle path overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Watch Trial | Free | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Quiet/safe route options
- 👍 Useful for exploring new areas
- 👍 Good for commuting and leisure rides
- 👍 Helpful for mobility scooter users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional route suggestions on unsafe roads
- 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate voice instructions
- 🐛 Slow map redraw and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect GPS location detection
- Inability to sign up or reset password
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Option to avoid hills, stairs, or unpaved paths
- Ability to reverse or edit saved routes
- Automatic rerouting when going off course
- Display of bike share station locations and availability
- Voice navigation through connected Bluetooth headphones


### Bicisendas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicisendas/id1427739408)

Discover all available bike lanes in Buenos Aires, find routes from your current location, and check EcoBici bikeshare stations. This navigation tool helps cyclists plan their journeys efficiently.

**Highlights:** View all bike lanes, Search for routes, Check EcoBici stations, Navigate from current location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleMaps free?

CycleMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bicisendas free?

Bicisendas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleMaps or Bicisendas?

CycleMaps and Bicisendas are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CycleMaps or Bicisendas have ads?

Neither CycleMaps nor Bicisendas shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*