# CycleComputer vs Fitmeter Bike Basic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fitmeter Bike Basic at none against CycleComputer's 1. Fitmeter Bike Basic also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 622) and device support (3 vs 1). CycleComputer's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fitmeter Bike Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CycleComputer against 4.8 for Fitmeter Bike Basic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitmeter Bike Basic has 13K ratings behind it against 622, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Fitmeter Bike Basic's.

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Fitmeter Bike Basic monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | Fitmeter Bike Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitmeter-bike-basic-cycling/id1080960514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 622 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Volker Schueppel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070986405) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleComputer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916)

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 and calculates ascent and calories burned.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed, distance, and route tracking, Three unique ride displays (digital, analog, map), Automatic stop/start timer, Ride history management, Ascent and calorie calculation, Background operation, Ride data sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Detailed ride data
- 🔍 Accurate tracking
- 💻 Useful features
- 🔋 Battery efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional tracking issues
- 🔍 GPS accuracy concerns
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔌 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops tracking during rides
- Inconsistent distance/speed reporting

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/sync data with other apps
- Integration with heart rate monitors
- Customizable display options
- Altitude/elevation tracking


### Fitmeter Bike Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitmeter-bike-basic-cycling/id1080960514)

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive bicycle computer, tracking your rides in real-time. It offers detailed metrics like speed, distance, altitude, and calories burned, with options to review past sessions and share achievements.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Speed, distance, and duration metrics, Altitude and calorie tracking, Auto-pause detection, Session history and statistics, iCloud and CSV import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent app
- 🚀 Great app for mobility scooter users
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Worthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitchy and inaccurate GPS tracking
- 🐛 Requires upgrade or can't save history
- 🐛 Upgrade version not compatible
- 🐛 Requires upgrade to save history

**Reported bugs**

- Paused time is still included in average speed
- Poor color scheme for top bar buttons
- Calorie counter is malfunctioning
- Excessive battery usage

**Requested features**

- Auto resume option
- Option to keep screen on or set screen timeout
- Option to hide GPS map
- Ability to set distance interval for notifications
- Louder mile signal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleComputer free?

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

### Is Fitmeter Bike Basic free?

Fitmeter Bike Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Fitmeter Bike Basic?

Fitmeter Bike Basic is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Fitmeter Bike Basic averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do CycleComputer or Fitmeter Bike Basic have ads?

Both CycleComputer and Fitmeter Bike Basic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Fitmeter Bike Basic?

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fitmeter Bike Basic monthly. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fitmeter Bike Basic on October 19, 2026.

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