Cyclist vs MX TRACKS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cyclist
This app delivers in-depth road cycling content, featuring reviews of bikes and gear, expert advice, and stunning photography. Explore iconic brands, pro peloton stories, and breathtaking rides from around the world.
- Road bike reviews
- Cycling gear reviews
- Expert performance advice
- Pro peloton stories
- Stunning photography
- App-friendly format
- Video content and 360° views
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The Cyclist app brings the digital magazine, website, podcast and store together in one place. • Catch up on the latest news, kit launches, race highlights and opinions on the website. • Use the interactive map to browse the back catalogue of rides and climbs around Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. • Flick through the latest issue of Cyclist magazine – or any back issues – with enhanced reading facility to make it phone-friendly. • Listen to the podcast, where we talk to some of the biggest names in the sport, including Tadej Pogačar, Greg LeMond, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Bradley Wiggins, Tom Pidcock, Lizzie Deignan, Pippa York and many, many more. • Head to the store to find back issues of Cyclist magazine, plus books, t-shirts, prints and other gifts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MX TRACKS
Find open motocross tracks easily. This app aggregates track updates from social media, uses AI to summarize them, and displays real-time opening status. Explore tracks on an interactive map, view details, and get directions to your next ride.
- Aggregated track updates
- AI-powered summaries
- Real-time opening status
- Interactive track map
- Detailed track information
- Navigation integration
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Stop checking multiple Facebook pages to see if a track is open. MX TRACKS brings everything into one place by automatically pulling the latest Facebook posts from tracks and using AI to summarise updates. Instantly see which tracks are open today, tomorrow, or this weekend — so you can spend less time searching and more time riding. Explore tracks with our interactive map, view detailed track information including images, layouts and conditions, and get directions straight to the track using your favourite navigation app. Whether you’re a weekend rider, racer, or just getting started, MX TRACKS helps you find the perfect place to ride — anytime, anywhere. Download MX TRACKS today — and never miss your next ride. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Terms of Use: https://mxtracks.app/terms-of-use - Privacy Policy: https://mxtracks.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MX TRACKS at freemium against Cyclist's subscription. MX TRACKS also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 46%). Cyclist's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (147 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cyclist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 3 months and MX TRACKS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cyclist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclist has 147 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Cyclist's written reviews are positive against 75% of MX TRACKS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cyclist ships an update every 4 months, MX TRACKS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyclist | MX TRACKS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (147 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Metropolis International Group Ltd | MX TRACKS LTD |
Customer experience
Cyclist
MX TRACKS
Bugs and requests
Cyclist
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes immediately on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 17 and newer versions
- Downloaded magazines don't persist on device
- Partial downloads despite good internet connection
- App locks up and freezes during use
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- Cannot access downloads without internet connection
- Subscription validation errors (iTunes receipt error 21004)
- Login fails to recognize email or account credentials
- App resets and loses all downloaded content after updates
- Menu structure completely broken after updates
- White pages stating data source cannot be read
- Jittery page loading during browsing
- Unable to navigate between issues
- App becomes unusable after forced updates
- Subscription status not recognized despite valid payment
- Issues 100-108 cause app to crash
- Subscribe button leads to useless page
Requested features
10 requests- Bookmark functionality to save reading position
- Page sync across devices
- Offline reading without internet requirement
- Zoom-enabled contents page
- Device-compatible GPS files for cycling routes
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- More North American cycling destination coverage
- Integration of advertisements with shop/web links
- Ability to re-open magazine where you left off
- Display percentage of magazine read on cover
- Improved navigation between editions
MX TRACKS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cyclist
- 3 month subscription1 Month trial$13.993 Months
- 6 month subscription$26.996 Months
- 12 month subscription$49.991 Year
- Cyclist Single Issue 47$4.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 49$4.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 52$4.99
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- Cyclist Single Issue 14$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 44$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 46$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 48$5.99
MX TRACKS
- Pro monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Pro yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
