Comparison

Chain Wax vs FeRRUM Athletic Co.

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

Head to head
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.

About

FeRRUM Athletic Co.

Manage your fitness club membership with ease. Reserve spots in classes, sign up for gym events, and update your account details, including payment information and profile pictures.

Highlights
  • Class reservations
  • Gym event sign-ups
  • Account management
  • Profile picture updates
  • Payment information management
Features
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For members of FeRRUM Athletic Co. to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

Screenshots

Chain Wax4 screens
FeRRUM Athletic Co.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chain Wax at none against FeRRUM Athletic Co.'s shown. Chain Wax also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). FeRRUM Athletic Co.'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Chain Wax against 5.0 for FeRRUM Athletic Co.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Wax ships an update every 3 weeks, FeRRUM Athletic Co. fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chain Wax versus FeRRUM Athletic Co.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain WaxFeRRUM Athletic Co.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB95 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTap-It LabsElement 26 Fitness, LLC

Customer experience

Chain Wax

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

FeRRUM Athletic Co.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chain Wax

No in-app purchases

None

FeRRUM Athletic Co.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Wax free?
Chain Wax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FeRRUM Athletic Co. free?
FeRRUM Athletic Co. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chain Wax or FeRRUM Athletic Co.?
FeRRUM Athletic Co. is rated higher. Chain Wax averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FeRRUM Athletic Co. averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Chain Wax or FeRRUM Athletic Co. have ads?
FeRRUM Athletic Co. shows ads; Chain Wax does not.
Which is updated more often, Chain Wax or FeRRUM Athletic Co.?
Chain Wax ships an update every 3 weeks, and FeRRUM Athletic Co. fortnightly. Most recently, Chain Wax was updated on October 30, 2026 and FeRRUM Athletic Co. on October 30, 2026.

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