Comparison

CycleComputer vs Bike Computer

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 Computer

Track your cycling routes with GPS, monitor live stats like speed and altitude, and analyze your performance over time. Visualize your progress with charts and graphs to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • GPS bike ride tracking
  • Live statistics display
  • Speed and altitude analysis
  • In-depth ride analysis
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Route mapping
Features
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Become better with every ride with Bikeometer — your all-in-one cycling companion built to help you track, analyse, and improve every journey on two wheels. Whether you're a weekend rider, a daily commuter, or a dedicated cyclist chasing personal records, Bikeometer turns every ride into meaningful data and lasting progress. Our Key Features: Bike Ride Tracking: Effortlessly record and monitor your bike rides with precision. Bikeometer uses GPS technology to map out your routes, ensuring accurate ride data every time you head out. Live Stats: Stay informed in real-time with live statistics displayed during your rides — speed, distance, duration, and more, all at a glance. Speed and Altitude Analysis: Measure your speed as you conquer thrilling terrains. Bikeometer calculates your average and maximum speeds, as well as precise altitude data, giving you valuable insights into your performance. Ride Advanced Analysis: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your biking performance. Bikeometer provides in-depth ride analysis with detailed breakdowns of every metric that matters. Everyday Progress Tracking: Witness your progress over time through intuitive charts and graphs, and celebrate your accomplishments — daily, weekly, monthly, and beyond. Beautiful, Distraction-Free Design: Enjoy a clean, modern interface with a full-screen speedometer mode and customisable themes so the app looks exactly the way you want it. Route Mapping: See exactly where you've been with detailed route maps for every ride — revisit your favourite paths or share them with friends. Personal Records: Bikeometer automatically highlights your fastest rides, longest distances, and biggest climbs — because every milestone deserves recognition. Download Bikeometer now and experience the joy of bike ride tracking, live stats, speed and altitude analysis, advanced ride insights, and everyday progress tracking. Let's pedal together towards a healthier, fitter, and more fulfilling biking journey! SUBSCRIPTION INFO: ================== PREMIUM You can subscribe to PREMIUM for unlimited access to premium content: Unlocking all Premium Audios and No Ads Prices: - £3.99 per month - £14.99 per year - You'll be able to use unlimited features for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://fitzeee.com/privacypolicybikeios.html

Screenshots

CycleComputer4 screens
Bike Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bike Computer at none against CycleComputer's shown. CycleComputer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (622 vs 67). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Computer sells 4 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

CycleComputer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 622 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of CycleComputer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bike Computer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Bike Computer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CycleComputer versus Bike Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleComputerBike Computer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (622 ratings) — better4.4 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews82.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings622 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume FleuryFitzeeeFitness

Customer experience

CycleComputer

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

Bike Computer

All ratings67 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.6%

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 Computer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleComputer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$9.99
4 purchases

Bike Computer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Super Yearly Discount$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Discounted7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CycleComputer free?
CycleComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bike Computer free?
Bike Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Bike Computer?
CycleComputer is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Bike Computer averages 4.4 from 67 ratings.
Do CycleComputer or Bike Computer have ads?
CycleComputer shows ads; Bike Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Bike Computer?
CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bike Computer every 3 weeks. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bike Computer on September 20, 2026.

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