Comparison

CycleComputer vs Map My Tracks

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

Map My Tracks

This app helps cyclists track their rides with GPS accuracy, providing personalized coaching and insights into training patterns and performance. It allows users to set goals, share adventures, and discover new routes, with an ad-free experience available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • GPS ride tracking
  • Personalized coaching insights
  • Performance trend analysis
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Live tracking and ride sharing
  • Connects with Garmin, Wahoo, Coros devices
Features
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Every ride tells a story. Map My Tracks helps you understand yours. Whether you're cycling the same route every day, training for a sportive, or exploring new roads, Map My Tracks gives you insights that actually matter. Discover patterns in your training. Celebrate streaks that keep you motivated. Understand what your body is telling you. Join over a million people who've made Map My Tracks their go-to companion for cycling. ===== Featured in Apple's What's hot list #1 iPhone app in Health & Fitness in Japan, France, Belgium, Iceland, Czech Republic ===== YOUR PERSONAL CYCLING COACH After every ride, get feedback that's tailored to you. Learn about your training consistency and performance trends. Discover which routes bring out your best. Understand your training load, recovery needs, and performance progression. Get intelligent analysis that helps you improve. See patterns like: "Your power output improves on rolling terrain" or "You perform best with two rest days between hard efforts." Understand your training load before you overtrain. Celebrate when you hit a new streak or PR. It's like having a coach who knows your history and adapts to your goals. TRACK YOUR RIDES WITH PRECISION Record every ride with GPS accuracy. Track distance, speed, pace, elevation gain, heart rate, power, calories, and duration. Or just press start and let the app do the work. Review your week at a glance or dive deep into detailed stats when you want them. Connect your Garmin, Wahoo, or Coros device to automatically bring all your rides into one place. All your training—all your insights—in a single app. SHARE YOUR CYCLING ADVENTURES Broadcast live so friends and family can follow along during sportives or epic rides. Add photos and create videos that capture the whole experience. Follow friends and keep each other motivated. Or keep it private—it's your choice. SET YOUR CYCLING GOALS Whether it's completing your first century ride, building base fitness, conquering a gran fondo, or improving your FTP, set goals that matter to you. Track your progress with intelligent insights that help you get there. COMPETE AND EXPLORE Compare your performance on segment leaderboards. Challenge yourself on popular climbs and routes. Discover new roads and cycling routes near you. Track your progress over time and see your improvement. UNLOCK EVERYTHING WITH PLUS • AI-powered Activity Insights after every ride with cycling-specific analysis • Live tracking so others can follow your progress during events and long rides • Ad-free experience • Advanced analysis tools on app and website • Full access to all features Subscriptions for Map My Tracks PLUS are $4.99 per month or $49.99 for a full year. Map My Tracks PLUS subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account after your confirmation of purchase. Your monthly subscription will automatically renew each month and be charged through your iTunes account, yearly subscriptions will automatically renew each year. Subscriptions renew at $4.99 per month or $49.99 for a full year automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. FEEDBACK If you're enjoying Map My Tracks: Cycling Tracker, leave us a good review in the App Store. If not, send your feedback to support@mapmytracks.com and let us fix it before you write a review. Map My Tracks uses HealthKit to export your cycling activities into the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data. This service is optional. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of service: https://www.mapmytracks.com/term-service Privacy policy: https://www.mapmytracks.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

CycleComputer4 screens
Map My Tracks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CycleComputer at Free against Map My Tracks's $3.99. CycleComputer also leads on ratings volume (627 vs 9). Map My Tracks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CycleComputer is free to download; Map My Tracks costs $3.99 up front. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Map My Tracks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map My Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 627 ratings behind it against 9, 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 88% of Map My Tracks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Map My Tracks every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CycleComputer versus Map My Tracks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleComputerMap My Tracks
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (627 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings627 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume FleuryTinderhouse

Customer experience

CycleComputer

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

Map My Tracks

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

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

Map My Tracks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleComputer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Map My Tracks

Subscriptions2
  • PLUS subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • PLUS subscription$44.991 Year

Questions

Is CycleComputer free?
CycleComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map My Tracks free?
Map My Tracks costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Map My Tracks?
Map My Tracks is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Map My Tracks averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do CycleComputer or Map My Tracks have ads?
CycleComputer shows ads; Map My Tracks does not.
Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Map My Tracks?
CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Map My Tracks every 2 months. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Map My Tracks on November 1, 2026.

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