# CycleComputer vs Cycle

The clearest difference is ads: Cycle at none against CycleComputer's shown. Cycle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CycleComputer's advantage is ratings volume (622 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cycle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 622 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Cycle's.

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Cycle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | Cycle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-meter/id1515007853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **622** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## 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


### Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-meter/id1515007853)

This bike computer tracks your cycling metrics like speed, distance, and elevation without ads or data tracking. It offers an analog tachometer, navigation light, and an in-app bell. Connect to Health to store trips and display heart rate.

**Highlights:** Speed, distance, average speed, top speed tracking, Altitude profile and climb data, Clock, compass, and GPS data, Metric and imperial unit switching, Health app integration for workouts and heart rate, Analog tachometer style, Camera flash navigation light, In-app bell

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleComputer free?

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

### Is Cycle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Cycle?

Cycle is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Cycle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CycleComputer or Cycle have ads?

CycleComputer shows ads; Cycle does not.

### Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Cycle?

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cycle monthly. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cycle on October 8, 2026.

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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.*