Comparison

Frive vs FFVélo+

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

Head to head
About

Frive

This intelligent training app uses science-based coaching and real-time adaptation to help cyclists maximize performance. It offers personalized training plans, precise post-ride analysis, and continuous fitness monitoring to ensure consistent progress and avoid burnout.

Highlights
  • Personalized and adaptive training plans
  • Real-time performance adaptation
  • Precise post-ride analysis
  • Continuous fitness monitoring
  • Athlete profiling and performance testing
  • Race-day effort management
Features
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Prepare for your cycling goals with training that fits your level and your life. Frive supports you throughout the season with: * A personalized plan built around your goals and the time you have to train. * Workouts planned week by week, with a plan that adapts when your schedule changes or you miss a session. * The ability to send workouts to your cycling computer. * Ride analysis to understand what you worked on and track your progress. * An assessment of your abilities and rider profile to identify your strengths and work on your weaknesses. * Nutrition guidance before, during and after your workouts. * A pacing strategy for the day of your goal event. Privacy Policy: https://frive.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FFVélo+

This app transforms cycling into an adventure with challenges, exploration, and community features. Discover points of interest, collect badges, and connect with other cyclists. Sync rides easily from popular devices or GPX files.

Highlights
  • Unique cycling challenges (Dodécaudax, POI Hunt)
  • Interactive map with points of interest
  • Collect and share virtual badges
  • Join clubs and create private groups
  • Discover local events and organized rides
  • Sync with Strava, Garmin, and GPX files
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The official app of the French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme) that turns every ride into an adventure! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, FFVélo+ invites you to rediscover France through fun challenges and a passionate community. TAKE ON UNIQUE CHALLENGES Dodécaudax: Prove your consistency by completing one ride per month for a year. A true test of endurance and motivation! Points of Interest (POI) Hunt: Set out to discover thousands of remarkable sites all over France. Reach a location, take a photo as proof, and unlock your badge! EXPLORE AND DISCOVER Thanks to our interactive map, see the challenges and hidden treasures around you. Geofencing even alerts you when you approach a point of interest, so you never miss a chance to play. COLLECT BADGES Every successful challenge and validated POI earns you virtual badges. Build your collection, share it, and show your progress to your friends! JOIN THE COMMUNITY Find and join FFVélo clubs. Create your own private groups with friends to motivate each other. Explore events and organized rides near you. EASY SYNC Connect your Strava or Garmin accounts, or directly import your GPX files to validate your rides in seconds. No double entry, just the joy of riding. Ready to turn every kilometer into a new story? Download FFVélo+ and start the adventure!

Screenshots

Frive4 screens
FFVélo+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frive at 88% against FFVélo+'s 35%. Frive also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). FFVélo+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Frive sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. FFVélo+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frive ships an update every 9 days, FFVélo+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Frive versus FFVélo+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriveFFVélo+
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiva TechnologiesFEDE FRANC CYCLO TOURISME

Customer experience

Frive

Written reviews58 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.4%

FFVélo+

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Frive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with syncing training plans to devices
  • Occasional freezing and crashes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to connect with Apple Watch
  • Improved integration with other fitness apps

FFVélo+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Frive

Subscriptions16
  • Coaching Offer$12.991 Month
  • Offre Coaching (Mensuelle)$12.991 Month
  • 1 second module complémentaire$17.991 Year
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  • Analyse + (annuel)$17.991 Year
  • Coaching + (annuel)$17.991 Year
  • Performance Offer$22.991 Month
  • Performance Offer (Monthly)$22.991 Month
  • 1 module complémentaire$24.991 Year
  • Analyse + (annuel)$24.991 Year
  • Coaching + (annuel)$24.991 Year
  • Entraineur$44.991 Month
  • Pack Performance$59.991 Year
  • Coaching Offer$99.991 Year
  • Coaching Offer (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Performance Offer$129.991 Year
  • Offre Performance (Annuel)$179.991 Year
None

FFVélo+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frive free?
Frive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FFVélo+ free?
FFVélo+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frive or FFVélo+ have ads?
Neither Frive nor FFVélo+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frive or FFVélo+?
Frive ships an update every 9 days, and FFVélo+ every 5 months. Most recently, Frive was updated on October 15, 2026 and FFVélo+ on October 7, 2026.

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