Comparison

CycleComputer vs Cadence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CycleComputer

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
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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/Google) 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.

About

Cadence

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
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Why spend $300+ on a dedicated Garmin, Wahoo, or Hammerhead device when Cadence brings those features to your iPhone and Apple Watch? Record workouts, follow routes, view live metrics, and analyze every effort with detailed stats and charts. “In a sea of fitness apps, Cadence stands out.” - Outside Magazine “Absolutely blown away – replacing my Garmin.” - App Store Review “I’ve never had a better support experience for a service or product in my life.” - App Store Review TRACK OUTDOORS & INDOORS Effortlessly track both your outdoor and indoor workouts using GPS, Apple Watch, and Bluetooth sensors. Build unlimited, fully customizable data screens with up to 24 metrics each, and swipe through as many as you like. Choose from 250+ metrics, including charts, elevation profiles, maps, and more, so your most important data is always in view. CONNECT YOUR BLUETOOTH SENSORS Use the devices you already own, including heart rate monitors, power meters, speed and cadence sensors, bike trainers, Shimano Di2, tire pressure sensors, ActiveLook AR glasses, and more. ROUTES & NAVIGATION Never get lost with custom routes and turn-by-turn voice navigation. Import GPX routes from Strava, Komoot, Ride with GPS, and other sources, or create your own directly in the app. Stay on course and keep recording whether your phone is mounted on your handlebars or tucked away in your pocket. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Leave your phone behind and use Cadence on Apple Watch for standalone running and cycling activities with fully customizable screens. You can also use your Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor while connected to your iPhone. ANALYZE EVERY EFFORT Review every workout with detailed statistics, colorful charts, lap and mile splits, heart rate and power zones, and more. Your activity history stays on your device by default for privacy and control. Share to services like Strava, Intervals.icu, Apple Health, and Garmin Connect only when you choose. ---------- Unlock advanced features without spending $300+ on another device: BIKE RADAR SUPPORT Ride with added awareness using supported bike radars including Garmin Varia, Cycplus, Giant, Magene, Magicshine, and others. Get visual and audio alerts plus advanced radar metrics like car speed and time to pass, giving you more time to react. TRAINING PLANS & STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Follow structured workouts with a focused, customizable workout interface built for interval training. Choose from 400+ workouts or build your own with the detailed workout editor. ESTIMATED POWER No power meter? No problem. Cadence estimates your cycling power on outdoor rides from your speed, weight, the grade, your riding position, the road surface, and the wind. See live power, zones, and charts without buying a power meter, and add estimated power to rides you’ve already recorded. STRAVA LIVE SEGMENTS Compete against your best and most recent Strava efforts with a detailed, customizable live segment experience. View nearby segments and switch between them during your workout. OFFLINE MAPS Download maps for reliable navigation and tracking even in remote areas without cell service. LIVE TRACKING Share your live location, route, and workout stats with friends and family using a private link. Built with privacy in mind, you stay in control of what gets shared and when. ---------- There’s much more to explore, from advanced training tools to deep sensor support. Visit getcadence.app to learn more. FREE TO USE Cadence is free to use with some feature limitations. UNLOCK MORE WITH PRO OR ELITE Upgrade to Pro or Elite for advanced features. See plan details in the app. Yearly plans include a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account. Privacy Policy: getcadence.app/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: getcadence.app/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

CycleComputer4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cadence at none against CycleComputer's shown. Cadence also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 79%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cadence sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cadence holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 628 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cadence's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Cadence every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CycleComputer versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleComputerCadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (628 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6281.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.515.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume FleurySeven Bold

Customer experience

CycleComputer

All ratings627 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.1%

Cadence

All ratings1,636 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.5%

Bugs and requests

CycleComputer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or stops tracking during rides
  • Inconsistent distance/speed reporting

Requested features

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

Cadence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleComputer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$9.99
7 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions7
  • Pro - 1 Month - Legacy$2.991 Month
  • Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Elite - 1 Month$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads - 1 Year - Legacy$6.991 Year
  • Pro - 1 Year - Legacy$19.991 Year
  • Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Elite - 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CycleComputer free?
CycleComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Cadence?
Cadence is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while Cadence averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do CycleComputer or Cadence have ads?
CycleComputer shows ads; Cadence does not.
Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Cadence?
CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cadence every 6 days. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cadence on November 7, 2026.

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