Comparison

YB Races vs cBike

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YB Races

Follow live race tracking for various events like yacht races, car rallies, and adventure races directly on your mobile device. View team information, leaderboards, course maps, and wind data. Replay past race moments and stay updated with a social media feed.

Highlights
  • Live race tracking
  • Team information
  • Live leaderboards
  • Map, course, and wind info
  • Replay facility
  • Social media feed
Features
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The YB Tracking iPhone/iPad app allows you to follow live race tracking on your mobile - updated to feature everything we track including yacht races, car rallies, adventure racing and more. Information in the race viewer is also controlled by the race organisers - not YB Tracking. For instance, if a race organiser has not provided pictures for the teams, then pictures will not appear in this app or on our web-based viewer. Key features: - See information about the teams in the race - View live leaderboards - Review the map, course and wind info (where available) - Zoom to all teams, leaders, and the course area - Social media feed with news about the race - Replay facility, to allow you to scrub backwards and forwards in time Note: This app requires an internet connection to operate

About

cBike

Features
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cBike — Your All-in-One Bike Computer from a biker — to bikers. Meet cBike — a powerful and intuitive cycling companion that turns your iPhone into a full-featured bike computer. Whether you're training, commuting, or just riding for fun, cBike helps you ride smarter with real-time data, sleek design, and pro-level features. Features that make cBike your ultimate ride partner: • Apple Watch Support — Show your live heart rate directly from your wrist. • GPX Export — Save and share your rides with friends or upload to other platforms. • GPS Tracking + Navigation — Stay on course and track your route in real-time. • Live Gradient Calculation — See road incline in real-time, just like high-end bike computers. • Odometer & Ride History — Total mileage, ride logs, and max speed per trip. • Unsaved Rides Tracking — Tracks your daily distance even without starting a ride manually. • Customizable Dashboard — Choose what you see: speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, and more. • Auto Start Suggestions — Let cBike detect movement and suggest recording your ride. • Ride Recording — Save detailed ride stats including:   – Distance, duration, gradient, elevation   – Average heart rate   – Route map with coordinates – Avg and max speeds Clean, Affordable, Smart No subscriptions. No ads. Just the tools you actually need — designed with cyclists in mind. Perfect for road, gravel, city, or trail riders. Works offline. Built for real rides. MTB, gravel, cyclocross or fatbike? Or maybe you're an urban rider enjoying smooth evening rides through familiar streets? cBike is your trusted co-pilot, built for every kind of journey. With real-time data, smart navigation, and GPX export, you can keep track of your progress and share your adventures with friends. Wherever you ride — cBike rides with you. Made with love for cycling — by someone who knows the feeling of wind, wheels, and freedom.

Screenshots

YB Races3 screens
cBike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: YB Races at Free against cBike's $4.99. YB Races also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). cBike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads 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

YB Races is free to download; cBike costs $4.99 up front. YB Races sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. cBike asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YB Races ships an update every 2 months, cBike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YB Races versus cBike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYB RacescBike
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.9 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGround Control Technologies UK LtdMaksym Volobuiev

Bugs and requests

YB Races

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when zooming in or switching between functions
  • Crashes after viewing 3+ boats in race viewer
  • Buttons unresponsive or difficult to click
  • White screen with loading spinner, content won't load
  • Race data doesn't update or updates with significant delay
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  • App freezes when losing focus or switching apps
  • Error messages when reloading races
  • Incompatible with iPhone X and newer display formats
  • Boats display on land instead of water
  • Leaderboard doesn't show actual race leaders
  • Boat photos and wind data fail to load
  • App requires multiple launches to function
  • Zoom function causes crashes
  • Notes about retired boats inaccessible in app
  • New race viewer crashes frequently

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to save favorite boats/teams for quick access
  • Search function for boats on map
  • Highlight/tag individual boats on map
  • Map scale indicators and distance measurements
  • Distance to finish and between boats display
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  • Zoom function that maintains state and doesn't reset
  • Filter to show only selected boats/teams instead of deselecting all
  • Improved weather overlay and wind visualization
  • Auto-play track history feature
  • Larger boat numbers/identifiers when zoomed
  • Geographic landmarks and reference points on map
  • Support for all major races (e.g., Vendee Globe)
  • Better social media feed filtering for race-specific content
  • Password recovery option on login screen
  • Cross-device app purchase synchronization
  • iPad-optimized interface
  • Ability to view web version on iOS devices

cBike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

YB Races

One-time10
  • YBE00187$2.99
  • Newport Bermuda 2012$2.99
  • Chicago Mackinac 2012$2.99
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  • YBE00009 Yacht Race$2.99
  • YBE00045$2.99
  • YBE00048$2.99
  • YBE00116$2.99
  • YBE00123$2.99
  • YBE00136$2.99
  • YBE00240$2.99
None

cBike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YB Races free?
YB Races is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is cBike free?
cBike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do YB Races or cBike have ads?
Neither YB Races nor cBike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YB Races or cBike?
YB Races ships an update every 2 months, and cBike every 3 days. Most recently, YB Races was updated on October 17, 2026 and cBike on October 15, 2026.

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