Comparison

iBird vs HappyRide

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

Head to head
About

iBird

Features
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Mit iBird Match und der elektronischen Zähltafel wird Tennis digital, sozial und faszinierend. Egal, ob vor Ort oder von zu Hause aus – das gesamte Team kann das Spiel in Echtzeit verfolgen und verpasst keinen spannenden Moment. Die iBird Match App macht es besonders einfach, Teams aufzustellen. Spieler können sich unkompliziert verbinden, indem sie ihre Teams per QR-Code scannen. Besonders praktisch: Alle Spieler werden inklusive ihrer Leistungsklassen (LK) angezeigt. Ein Klick auf „Starten“, und das Match kann beginnen! Die elektronische Zähltafel verbindet sich schnell mit der App – einfach einschalten und mit einem Klick koppeln. Matchpunkte werden in Echtzeit zwischen der App und der Zähltafel synchronisiert, sodass immer der aktuelle Spielstand sichtbar ist. Am Ende des Spiels werden die Gesamtergebnisse übersichtlich und detailliert in der App zusammengefasst. iBird Match sorgt dafür, dass Tennis mehr Spaß macht und die Spieler noch enger vernetzt.

About

HappyRide

Features
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Just go. HappyRide records your everyday activity automatically. AUTO ACTIVITY LOG Detect cycling, running and walking with your iPhone, without starting each activity manually. Review your history, distance and duration in one place. Background recording depends on the permissions you grant and available sensor data. YOUR ROUTES AND HEALTH DATA With location access, view recorded GPS tracks, speed and distance. Connect Apple Health to save supported workouts and import activities from sources you choose in Settings. Estimated values are labelled. APPLE WATCH Start a workout on your wrist and check duration, heart rate and energy. A watch face complication shows today's activity summary. Apple Watch is optional. HAPPYRIDE PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks the live cycling computer after the first free ride, advanced statistics, quiet and scenic route planning, and turn-by-turn voice navigation. Discover nearby destinations or create a loop. Route planning requires internet access. SHARE WITH MORE PRIVACY Hide sections near your start and end points when sharing a card or exporting GPX. Your full track remains visible in the app. Route planning sends start and destination coordinates to brouter.de to calculate a route. IN YOUR LANGUAGE The interface supports 12 languages and follows your app language preference. Automatic activity recording is free. Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in system settings. Prices and available offers are shown before purchase. Requires iOS 17 or later. Location and Motion & Fitness access are needed for automatic tracking; background routes require Always location access. Health features require separate permission. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iBird4 screens
HappyRide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBird at none against HappyRide's 2. iBird also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. HappyRide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iBird asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iBird versus HappyRide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBirdHappyRide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiwei Lubo chen

In-app purchases

None

iBird

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HappyRide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Year

Questions

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

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