# CycleComputer vs Philly Bike Dock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philly Bike Dock at none against CycleComputer's 1. Philly Bike Dock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CycleComputer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (622 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Philly Bike Dock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CycleComputer has 622 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, Philly Bike Dock every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleComputer | Philly Bike Dock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclecomputer/id436210916/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philly-bike-dock/id999216710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **622** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) | [John Amoratis](https://appshunter.io/developer/967504908) |

## 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


### Philly Bike Dock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philly-bike-dock/id999216710)

Find the nearest Philadelphia RideIndego bike docks and see real-time availability of bikes and empty docks. This app uses your iPhone's location to provide up-to-date information for navigating the city's bike share program.

**Highlights:** Real-time bike dock status, Nearest dock finder, Bike and empty dock counts, Uses iPhone location services, Philadelphia-specific data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleComputer free?

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

### Is Philly Bike Dock free?

Philly Bike Dock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CycleComputer or Philly Bike Dock?

Philly Bike Dock is rated higher. CycleComputer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Philly Bike Dock averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CycleComputer or Philly Bike Dock have ads?

CycleComputer shows ads; Philly Bike Dock does not.

### Which is updated more often, CycleComputer or Philly Bike Dock?

CycleComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Philly Bike Dock every 21 months. Most recently, CycleComputer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Philly Bike Dock on June 11, 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.*