# CycleComputer vs dashcam.bike

The clearest difference is ads: dashcam.bike at none against CycleComputer's shown. dashcam.bike also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). CycleComputer's advantage is ratings volume (622 vs 57). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dashcam.bike sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CycleComputer against 4.6 for dashcam.bike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 622 ratings behind it against 57, 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 74% of dashcam.bike's.

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, dashcam.bike every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | dashcam.bike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews)** | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcambike/id1577996345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **622** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Dashcam for your Bike, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577996497) |

## 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


### dashcam.bike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcambike/id1577996345)

Transform your smartphone into a bicycle dashcam. Record rides with cinematic stabilization, low-power standby, and gesture controls. Capture evidence, report hazards, and share your cycling experiences.

**Highlights:** Cinematic stabilization, Low-power standby mode, Gesture-based controls, GPS track recording, Timelapse video export, Loop recording, Report hazardous conditions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashcam Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleComputer free?

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

### Is dashcam.bike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or dashcam.bike?

CycleComputer is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while dashcam.bike averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do CycleComputer or dashcam.bike have ads?

CycleComputer shows ads; dashcam.bike does not.

### Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or dashcam.bike?

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and dashcam.bike every 2 months. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on October 9, 2026 and dashcam.bike on October 6, 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.*
