Cycle Unit vs Training Loader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cycle Unit
This app tracks cycling activities using your Apple Watch and iPhone, offering route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, and equipment maintenance logs. It prioritizes user privacy with no account or cloud storage required. Advanced features like route planning and navigation are available through a Pro subscription.
- GPS ride tracking with Apple Watch and iPhone
- Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
- GPX route import and export
- Equipment maintenance tracking
- Strava segment integration
- Group ride tracking with Game Center
- Indoor trainer support
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Track your rides with Apple Watch and iPhone together, save workouts to Apple Health, import GPX routes, plan new routes, follow turn-by-turn hints, connect to smart trainers, and push yourself with the Pacer / Ghost Rider. No account. No cloud login. No servers. Full privacy. Cyclé Unit works without external storage or a required online account. Your workout data stays on your device or in Apple Health. Never on our servers. New! Route Planner & Navigation Plan your next ride directly in Cyclé Unit. • Simple route planning with drag & drop waypoints • Calculate the best route between your points • See estimated distance and ride time Turn Hints Never miss a turn. Smart turn hints guide you along your route with clear, well-timed cues on iPhone and Apple Watch. • Get improved turn-by-turn hints while riding • Import GPX routes and generate navigation hints automatically • Convert existing routes for better in-app navigation • Back-to-route calculation helps you return to your planned route when you leave it Route Planner and advanced navigation features are part of Cyclé Unit PRO. New! Strava Connection Export your rides to Strava and bring segments into your workout. Cyclé Unit shows Strava Segments directly on the map, lets you pin favorites, and notifies you when you start and finish a segment on your route. Rider Connection • Connect with up to 15 other riders using Game Center multiplayer • Ride together and track each rider’s live position during a group ride Equipment Tracking • Track distance and ride time for your bikes • Track multiple accessories separately, including tires, brakes, and last chain wax service • Reset each item individually • Keep an eye on wear, service intervals, and maintenance More Features & Highlights • Apple Health: Saves cycling workouts including routes • Watch + iPhone together: Live heart rate from Apple Watch, mirrored on iPhone • Routes your way: Plan routes, import GPX files, record new rides, or create routes from past workouts • Pacer / Ghost Rider: Race yourself or follow an adjustable target pace • Live Weather: Wind, rain alerts, temperature, and UV index for outdoor rides • Custom HR Zones: Set your own heart-rate zones • Elevation View: See your elevation profile and current position on the route • Live Metrics: Speed, distance, time, elevation, grade %, heart rate, and more • Clear modern UI: Easy to read while riding • Tile Hunting: See which parts of the map you have covered and collect new tiles Indoor Training Mode Cyclé Unit is also built for smart indoor training. • FTMS trainers via Bluetooth: Supports the FTMS standard • Tested with Wahoo KICKR v4+, KICKR Core, and Van Rysel D100 • Ride your routes indoors: Replay outdoor rides, planned routes, or imported GPX tracks on your smart trainer • Gradient & difficulty simulation: If your trainer supports Controllable, resistance follows the route’s elevation and grade • Ghost & Pacer indoors: Race your best time or ride against an adjustable target pace Notes Trainer compatibility: Requires Bluetooth FTMS. Gradient simulation requires a trainer that supports Controllable. Route planning and advanced navigation are PRO features. Basic route usage may include imported GPX routes, recorded rides, and past workouts depending on your setup. Trademarks Wahoo, KICKR, Van Rysel, Komoot, and Strava are trademarks of their respective owners. Cyclé Unit is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Privacy Cyclé Unit is built for privacy. The app requires no account, uses no external servers, and stores your workout data only on your device or in Apple Health. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or shared without your explicit consent. Health App Integrations Cyclé Unit uses HealthKit to display active energy, record your workouts, and show your current heart rate. Privacy Policy: http://apps.gogolith.com/privacy Terms and Conditions: http://apps.gogolith.com/cycle-terms
Training Loader
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I love the "Training Load" feature of Apple Fitness, but it is dependent upon effort scoring, which I consistently forget to do. Especially when my workouts are flowing in from other fitness sources like Peloton, Oura, Slopes, Strava, etc. So, I developed Training Loader to fill that gap... After calibrating the model against recent workouts, Training Loader automatically sets the workout effort score for you, in the background, based on caloric burn and average heart rate. You can also quickly override the score for any workout Training Loader sets for you. I hope you find it useful!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cycle Unit at Free against Training Loader's $0.99. Cycle Unit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Training Loader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
Cycle Unit is free to download; Training Loader costs $0.99 up front. Cycle Unit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Training Loader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cycle Unit ships an update every 2 weeks, Training Loader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Cycle Unit | Training Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Gogolin | Ryan Pardue |
In-app purchases
Cycle Unit
- All Pro features (monthly)$1.991 Month
- Pro yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
Training Loader
No in-app purchases
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