MilerMeter vs Cycle GPS Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MilerMeter
Precisely measure the distance of outdoor activities like runs, bike rides, and walks. Plan your routes before you go or track your distance after a workout. Syncs with a desktop version for seamless data management.
- Measure activity distance
- Plan routes
- Track workout distance
- Sync with desktop version
- View saved routes
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MilerMeter's job is to help you precisely measure the distance of a run, bike ride, or walk. Use it to choose the route you'll take the next time you head outside, or use it after you get back from an impromtu workout or long walk to see how far you went. MilerMeter comes from the same disturbed mind that brought you www.gmap-pedometer.com, which is the desktop-oriented website version of the same thing. This means that you can synch your saved routes with www.gmap-pedometer.com, and switch back and forth between the roomy desktop map and the convenient mobile version without having to enter data twice!
Cycle GPS Logger
Track your cycling routes with real-time speed and altitude data. Log your rides, view them on a map, and replay past journeys. Supports offline use and background tracking.
- Real-time speed and altitude display
- Track cycling trails on map
- Replay and transfer ride history
- Offline tracking capability
- Background tracking support
- Export ride data as CSV
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1. Display your position on the map Current speed, average speed, maximum speed and altitude are displayed. Standard functions of iOS Maps is implemented. Also landscape orientation is supported. 2. Display your cycling trail on the map By sliding "log" switch, the tracking mode is started. The total distance is displayed at the lower left. 3. Replay and Transfer your cycling trail To choose a past cycling trail from "History" tab, you can view it on the map. And you can pull it from iPhone via email or iTunes(Finder in macOS 10.15 or later) as a CSV file. The CSV file can be edited with Excel etc. 4. Allow offline viewing Without cellular data service, the tracking function is available. You can reduce data traffic and power consumption. 5. Run in sleep mode To enable "Background" in "Setting" tab, you can use the tracking function even when iPhone in your pocket. [CAUTION] Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cycle GPS Logger at 100% against MilerMeter's 14%. MilerMeter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MilerMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cycle GPS Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MilerMeter ships an update every 3 months, Cycle GPS Logger every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | MilerMeter | Cycle GPS Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul Degnan | Yukiko Iwai |
Customer experience
MilerMeter
Cycle GPS Logger
Bugs and requests
MilerMeter
Reported bugs
14 issues- Auto mapping not working
- App crashes
- Syncing issues
- Maps are old/not updated
- Bandwidth issues
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- Route plotting is random
- Can't finish a route
- Syncing doesn't work
- Route won't plot
- Crashes repeatedly
- Stops during synchronizing screen
- Doesn't keep logged in
- Automatic runner feature does not work
- Route will not sync
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to name routes
- Click save button to save different routes
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to save map with a title
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- Button to set current location as start point
- Close loop option
Cycle GPS Logger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MilerMeter
- Banish Ads$4.99
Cycle GPS Logger
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
Is MilerMeter free?
Is Cycle GPS Logger free?
Do MilerMeter or Cycle GPS Logger have ads?
Which is updated more often, MilerMeter or Cycle GPS Logger?
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