# CycleComputer vs Map My Tracks

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | Map My Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-cycling-pro/id627394567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) |

## 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


### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-cycling-pro/id627394567)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PLUS subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*