Comparison

Frive vs CycleMates

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

CycleMates

Features
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CycleMates est la manière la plus simple d’organiser, rejoindre et profiter de sorties vélo. Pensée pour les cyclistes, les clubs et les hubs locaux. Déjà adoptée par des cyclistes, clubs et partenaires locaux en Belgique, l’application facilite l’organisation des sorties et renforce les liens entre la communauté et les commerces locaux. Que vous rouliez seul, en club ou que vous souhaitiez rencontrer d’autres cyclistes, CycleMates centralise tout au même endroit. ORGANISEZ VOS SORTIES FACILEMENT Créez une sortie en quelques secondes, définissez l’allure, le parcours et les informations clés, et laissez les autres vous rejoindre. ROULEZ AVEC VOTRE COMMUNAUTÉ Clubs et cyclistes peuvent organiser et rejoindre des sorties sans groupes de discussion interminables ou outils complexes. DÉCOUVREZ DES HUBS LOCAUX Connectez vos sorties à des vélocistes, cafés et lieux partenaires pour créer de vrais points de rencontre. GAGNEZ DES RÉCOMPENSES Scannez des QR codes dans les hubs partenaires et cumulez des points de fidélité selon votre activité et vos achats. UNE EXPÉRIENCE SIMPLE ET CONCRÈTE CycleMates est conçu pour s’intégrer naturellement à votre pratique du vélo, sans complexité inutile. CycleMates, ce n’est pas qu’une application : c’est un nouvel écosystème qui connecte les cyclistes, les sorties et les acteurs locaux du vélo.

Screenshots

Frive4 screens
CycleMates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CycleMates at none against Frive's 18. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. CycleMates asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Frive versus CycleMates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriveCycleMates
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB65 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKiva TechnologiesGuillaume DEWEZ

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

CycleMates

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

CycleMates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frive free?
Frive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CycleMates free?
CycleMates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frive or CycleMates have ads?
Neither Frive nor CycleMates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frive or CycleMates?
Frive ships an update every 9 days, and CycleMates every 9 days. Most recently, Frive was updated on September 28, 2026 and CycleMates on September 24, 2026.

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