Comparison

MTB Project vs cBike

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

Head to head
About

MTB Project

Discover and navigate mountain biking trails with offline maps and detailed GPS route information. Find featured rides, explore local expert insights, and track your location on high-resolution topographical maps. Perfect for planning your next adventure, even without cell service.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • GPS route information
  • Elevation profiles
  • Featured ride suggestions
  • High-resolution topographical maps
  • Location tracking on trails
Features
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MTB Project is your comprehensive mountain biking guide to the trails you want to ride - with offline maps, full GPS route info, elevation profiles, interactive features, photos, and more. Like a guidebook, we suggest the best featured rides to explore—either near your current location or in an area you search for. Local experts show you the highlights, challenging features, and insights you need to plan a great ride. • Find more than 77,000 miles of trail to shred with your crew. • New rides and trails are constantly added to our incredibly detailed mountain bike trail and ride database. • Your exact location is shown on the trail. • Downloaded trails work offline for when you’re off the grid. (No cell reception required!) • Enjoy high-resolution photos and detailed topographical trail maps. • We’ll sync with your to-do list and check ins on MTBProject.com. By using GPS, we can show your location on trails and vertical profiles. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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

MTB Project4 screens
cBike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MTB Project at Free against cBike's $4.99. cBike's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MTB Project is free to download; cBike costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, cBike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MTB Project versus cBike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTB ProjectcBike
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Projects Inc.Maksym Volobuiev

Bugs and requests

MTB Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when zooming or panning the map
  • Elevation and distance data inaccuracies
  • Inability to save or export recorded rides
  • Inconsistent user interface and navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more trails, especially in non-US regions
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Allow offline access to maps and trail data
  • Add more customization and personalization options
  • Integrate with other fitness/tracking apps

cBike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MTB Project

No in-app purchases

None

cBike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTB Project free?
MTB Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cBike free?
cBike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTB Project or cBike have ads?
Neither MTB Project nor cBike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTB Project or cBike?
MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, and cBike every 3 days. Most recently, MTB Project was updated on September 28, 2026 and cBike on September 10, 2026.

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