Comparison

LLS Cycle vs RAGBRAI

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

Head to head
About

LLS Cycle

Track participants in real-time during cycling events, view interactive course maps, and receive progress notifications. This app provides event information and social sharing features for participants and spectators.

Highlights
  • Real-time participant tracking
  • Interactive course maps
  • Live map tracking
  • Push notifications for progress
  • Event information and messaging
  • Social sharing
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers three amazing bike rides in Lake Tahoe, Wisconsin and South Carolina. Each ride raises critical funds for those impacted by blood cancer. Participants and spectators of LLS Cycle events, this app is for you! Highlights: • Participant times, paces, estimates, and places in real-time • Interactive Course Map & Live Map Tracking • Easy tracking of multiple participants at the same time • Push Notifications as progress is made on course • Event Info and Messaging • Social Sharing & Notifications PLEASE NOTE: Not all LLS Cycle events are available in the LLS Cycle app. Some included events may not use all features. Contact us or your event coordinator for availability. PLEASE NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

RAGBRAI

This app serves as an official companion for a famous bicycle ride, offering detailed route planning, safety features, and local entertainment guides. It provides comprehensive route coverage, interactive maps with offline capabilities, and live updates on weather and emergency notifications.

Highlights
  • Complete route coverage with elevation profiles
  • Dual route options (paved and gravel)
  • Interactive and offline-capable maps
  • Live entertainment guide
  • Weather and safety notifications
  • Detailed daily route highlights
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The official companion app for RAGBRAI LIII. Navigate Iowa's most famous bicycle ride with comprehensive route planning, safety features, and local entertainment guides. KEY FEATURES: • Complete Route Coverage - 7 days, 410+ miles from Onawa to Dubuque with detailed elevation profiles and timing • Dual Route Options - Standard paved routes plus challenging gravel sectors and optional loops for adventure cyclists • Interactive Maps - RideWithGPS integration, daily maps and town vendor maps • Live Entertainment Guide - Local bands and venues at every stop celebrating Iowa's small-town culture • Weather & Safety Integration - Weather forecasts and Alert Iowa emergency notifications ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS: - Day 1: Onawa to Harlan (59.8 mi, 3,538 ft climb) - Day 2: Harlan to Guthrie Center (56.5 mi, 3,586 ft climb) - Day 3: Guthrie Center to Boone (61.1 mi, 1,588 ft climb) - Day 4: Boone to Marshalltown (68.4 mi, 1,817 ft climb) - Day 5: Marshalltown to Independence (87.1 mi, 2,585 ft climb) - Day 6: Independence to Dyersville (42.2 mi, 1,407 ft climb) - Day 7: Dyersville to Dubuque (34.5 mi, 1,708 ft climb) Perfect for RAGBRAI riders, media, and cycling enthusiasts planning for the main event. Works offline in rural Iowa with optional connectivity for weather updates and push notifications. Experience Iowa's cycling tradition with the official RAGBRAI app - where every mile tells a story.

Screenshots

LLS Cycle4 screens
RAGBRAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LLS Cycle at 4.9 against RAGBRAI's 4.0. LLS Cycle also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

LLS Cycle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LLS Cycle versus RAGBRAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLS CycleRAGBRAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDilltree IncScott Olsen

Customer experience

LLS Cycle

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RAGBRAI

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LLS Cycle

No in-app purchases

None

RAGBRAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LLS Cycle free?
LLS Cycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAGBRAI free?
RAGBRAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LLS Cycle or RAGBRAI?
LLS Cycle is rated higher. LLS Cycle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RAGBRAI averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do LLS Cycle or RAGBRAI have ads?
Neither LLS Cycle nor RAGBRAI shows ads.

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