Comparison

Riduck vs Chain Wax

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

Head to head
About

Riduck

This cycling performance coach uses big data to calculate your FTP and peak power. It provides easy-to-understand weekly training summaries and detailed riding data analysis. Simulate how changes in equipment or weight might affect your performance.

Highlights
  • FTP calculation using big data
  • Peak power renewal notifications
  • Easy-to-understand training summaries
  • Detailed riding data analysis
  • Course performance simulator
Features
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The easiest cycling performance coach in the world, Riduck. ● My FTP calculation using big data Just focus on riding. Riduck will inform you of FTP and peak power renewal. ● Easy-to-understand training analysis No more complicated formulas, we give you a step-by-step, easy-to-understand summary of weekly training. ● Analyzing Riding Detailed Data When you want to analyze your data yourself, Riduck makes it easy and quick to analyze. ● Course Simulator What if I change the equipment? What if you lose weight? What if you take another course? Check the expected your record. - Permissions To provide services well, we selectively request the following permissions. Services are available even if you do not agree to the following optional permissions access, but some services may be difficult to provide. Each permission can be changed at any time in your phone (or tablet) settings. [Selective Permissions] Notification: Notification of data analysis completion, FTP update, announcements, events, etc. - Help In order to sign up and use a ride, data with a power meter installed and riding is essential within the last 6 weeks. If you have any questions or suggestions, please check the information below. Email: product@riduck.com Privacy Policy: https://riduck.gitbook.io/riduck-guide/etc/privacy

About

Chain Wax

Automatically track your bicycle chain's mileage and receive timely notifications for rewaxing. Integrates seamlessly with Strava to monitor distance since your last wax, offering custom settings for various riding conditions.

Highlights
  • Strava integration for automatic mileage tracking
  • Push notifications for rewaxing alerts
  • Real-time distance since last wax
  • Customizable intervals for ride conditions
  • Quick link usage tracking
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Keep your bike's chain in peak condition. No manual logging required. Chain Wax connects to Strava, automatically tracks your mileage, and tells you exactly when it's time to rewax. Key Features • Strava Integration Sync your bikes and mileage automatically. Just connect once and start tracking. • Push Notifications Get notified after every Strava ride when your chain needs attention. No need to open the app. • Automatic Tracking See your distance since last wax update in real time. Always know where you stand. • Ride Conditions & Custom Intervals Presets for normal, extended, gravel, wet/muddy, and indoor trainer riding. • Quick Link Tracking Track how many times you've opened your chain's quick link. Manage per bike. • Wax History See every past wax with date, distance, and quick-link count. Per bike. • Chain Rotation Rotate up to four chains per bike. See which chain is on and what each spare did last time, and record every swap. • Quick Setup Authorize Strava and start tracking in seconds. • Dark Mode Support Clean design that fits right in on iOS.

Screenshots

Riduck4 screens
Chain Wax4 screens

Verdict

The call

Riduck and Chain Wax both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Chain Wax's written reviews are positive against 36% of Riduck's. Chain Wax also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). Riduck's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Riduck against 4.9 for Chain Wax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Riduck's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chain Wax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Riduck versus Chain Wax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiduckChain Wax
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRiduck Inc.Michael Panoff

Customer experience

Riduck

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Chain Wax

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Riduck

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Wax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riduck free?
Riduck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Wax free?
Chain Wax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Riduck or Chain Wax?
Riduck is rated higher. Riduck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chain Wax averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Riduck or Chain Wax have ads?
Neither Riduck nor Chain Wax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Riduck or Chain Wax?
Riduck ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chain Wax every 3 weeks. Most recently, Riduck was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chain Wax on October 14, 2026.

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