# Bicycling vs CoachCat

Bicycling and CoachCat both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of CoachCat's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bicycling's. CoachCat also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Bicycling's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 81). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bicycling sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CoachCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bicycling against 4.3 for CoachCat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bicycling has 1.1K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Bicycling's written reviews are positive against 75% of CoachCat's.

Bicycling ships an update every 3 months, CoachCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bicycling | CoachCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycling/id470946258/reviews)** | [4.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcat/id1623245935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342026653) | [Fascat Coaching LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622295269) |

## What reviewers say

### Bicycling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycling/id470946258)

Discover the best cycling routes, gear recommendations, and fitness advice. This app offers practical tips for both experienced racers and beginners to enhance their riding experience. Enjoy exclusive content and share articles easily.

**Highlights:** Bike and gear recommendations, Fitness and strength advice, Beautiful road and trail guides, Practical tips for all cyclists, Social media sharing, Timed issue previews

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bicycling 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Bicycling 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Bicycling Tour De France Photo Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bicycling Jan / Feb 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jan/Feb 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Informative content
- 🚲 Helpful for cyclists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 💸 Confusing subscription model
- 🔌 Offline reading problems
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unusable
- Issues with downloading and restoring purchases
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Bookmark feature to save progress
- Improved navigation and UI
- Seamless integration with print subscription


### CoachCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcat/id1623245935)

This AI-powered cycling coach analyzes your ride data instantly to provide personalized feedback. It integrates with a custom training plan builder and a comprehensive training library for various cycling disciplines. Connect with popular fitness trackers for a holistic view of your performance and recovery.

**Highlights:** AI-powered ride data analysis, Instant coaching feedback, Custom training plan builder, Extensive training library, Integration with fitness trackers, Sleep and HRV data analysis, Daily training recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoachCat Month | $34.99 | per month |
| Optimize Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| CoachCat Year | $209.99 | per year |
| Optimize Subscription | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bicycling free?

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

### Is CoachCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bicycling or CoachCat?

Bicycling is rated higher. Bicycling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while CoachCat averages 4.3 from 81 ratings.

### Do Bicycling or CoachCat have ads?

Neither Bicycling nor CoachCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bicycling or CoachCat?

Bicycling ships an update every 3 months, and CoachCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bicycling was updated on November 1, 2026 and CoachCat on November 7, 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.*