Comparison

CycleComputer vs Bike Tracker

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

Bike Tracker

Explore over 150,000 mountain bike trails across the USA with detailed 3D maps and real-time GPS guidance. Customize your ride screen with multiple widgets and track your performance with integrated health features.

Highlights
  • 150,000+ MTB trails in USA
  • Detailed 3D maps with elevation
  • Real-time interactive GPS navigation
  • Customizable ride widgets
  • Trail statistics preview
  • Strava and Apple Health integration
Features
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Discover the world of cycling Trails with Bike Tracker, the ultimate app designed to bring your mountain biking experience to life. Are you ready to immerse yourself in over 150,000 meticulously cataloged mountain bike trails across the vast expanse of the USA? Brace yourself for a journey that spans an astonishing 170,000 miles in total length. Delve into the heart of your cycling adventure with our intricately detailed 3D maps, which reveal the contours of the terrain and elevations that await you on each trail. Need to prepare for what's ahead? Get a sneak peek of trail statistics before you even set out, so you can tackle the challenge with confidence and vigor. But that's not all – Bike Tracker doesn't just provide static maps. Experience the trails in real-time as our live interactive map guides you through each twist and turn. What's more, our innovative multiple widgets feature lets you customize your ride screen to focus on the metrics that matter most to you, ensuring you're always in the know without missing a beat. While Bike Tracker offers a plethora of impressive features, from GPS tracking and heart rate monitoring to integration with Strava and Apple Health, it's our dedication to trails that truly sets us apart. Every aspect of the app is crafted to enhance your trail-riding escapades. With Bike Tracker, you're not just tracking your rides – you're embarking on a journey of discovery, conquering trails with confidence, and experiencing the thrill of mountain biking in ways you've never imagined. Join the ranks of trail enthusiasts who have chosen Bike Tracker as their trusted companion on every ride. Download the app now and unlock a world of adventure, exploration, and accomplishment as you conquer the vast network of mountain bike trails across the United States. Your next trail-blazing experience awaits with Bike Tracker. Terms and conditions: https://bikemeter.tilda.ws/terms Privacy policy: https://bikemeter.tilda.ws/privacy

Screenshots

CycleComputer4 screens
Bike Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

CycleComputer and Bike Tracker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bike Tracker's. Bike Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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 Bike Tracker sells 11 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CycleComputer against 4.7 for Bike Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 622 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bike Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Bike Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CycleComputer versus Bike Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleComputerBike Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (622 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better41.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6221.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume FleuryStanislav Ostrovskiy

Customer experience

CycleComputer

All ratings622 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.6%

Bike Tracker

All ratings1,169 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral16.5%
Negative41.8%

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

Bike Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleComputer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$9.99
11 purchases

Bike Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Lite3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • Monthly + MTB Trails$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Lite3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Seasonal Lite3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Seasonal + MTB Trails3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Annual Lite3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual + MTD Trails3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annually3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual PRO$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is CycleComputer free?
CycleComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bike Tracker free?
Bike Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Bike Tracker?
CycleComputer and Bike Tracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 622 and 1.2K ratings respectively.
Do CycleComputer or Bike Tracker have ads?
CycleComputer shows ads; Bike Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Bike Tracker?
CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bike Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bike Tracker on August 31, 2026.

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