# CycleComputer vs Bike Computer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bike Computer at none against CycleComputer's 1. Bike Computer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). CycleComputer's advantage is ratings volume (627 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bike Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CycleComputer against 4.7 for Bike Computer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 627 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Bike Computer's.

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Bike Computer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | Bike Computer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-computer-cycling/id6670322327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [Ryo Yoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765764217) |

## 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


### Bike Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-computer-cycling/id6670322327)

Track your cycling performance with detailed metrics like speed, distance, and elevation. Explore routes with map functions and review your past rides with charts and statistics. This free app also supports outdoor activities like hiking and running.

**Highlights:** Speed, time, and distance tracking, Altitude and elevation gain, Route search and map display, Ride history with charts, GPX file export, Metric and imperial units

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Bike Computer?

Bike Computer is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Bike Computer averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CycleComputer or Bike Computer have ads?

Both CycleComputer and Bike Computer show ads.

### 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 October 24, 2026 and Bike Computer on October 24, 2026.

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