Comparison

Cycle Unit vs Cycla

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Cycla

Features
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Cycla turns your iPhone into a powerful cycling computer with professional-grade features rivaling dedicated GPS devices. RIDE TRACKING & RECORDING Record every ride with precise GPS tracking, automatic pause detection, and configurable auto-laps. Choose from Road, Gravel, or Mountain Bike profiles. Customize your data screens with 30+ fields across multiple page layouts — just like a Garmin Edge. LIVE DATA & SENSORS Connect Bluetooth heart rate monitors, speed/cadence sensors, and power meters. View real-time speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, power, cadence, and more. Live charts show your performance as you ride. TRAINING & PERFORMANCE Track your fitness with Training Stress Score (TSS), Chronic Training Load (CTL), Acute Training Load (ATL), and Training Stress Balance (TSB). Monitor heart rate and power zones. Set personal records and watch them fall. STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Build custom interval workouts with warm-up, work, recovery, and cool-down phases. Set power or heart rate targets. Follow pre-built templates or create your own. CLIMBPRO Automatic climb detection with real-time progress tracking. See remaining distance, elevation, and gradient for every categorized climb — from Cat 4 to Hors Catégorie. NAVIGATION & COURSES Create routes by placing waypoints on the map. Import GPX files. Get turn-by-turn navigation with off-course alerts. Plan your rides before you go. SEGMENTS Create and track segments. Compare your efforts and chase personal bests on your favorite stretches of road. GROUP RIDES Organize group rides with meeting points, pace categories, and rider limits. Share rides with friends and join the cycling community. APPLE WATCH Companion Apple Watch app displays your key metrics right on your wrist. Start, pause, and control rides from your watch. iCLOUD SYNC All your ride data syncs seamlessly across your devices via iCloud. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Apple Health integration • Weather conditions for every ride (powered by Apple Weather) • GPX export • Home screen widgets • Live Activities • Dark mode support • Metric and Imperial units

Screenshots

Cycle Unit4 screens
Cycla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cycla at every 3 days against Cycle Unit's every 2 weeks. Cycla also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cycle Unit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cycla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycle Unit ships an update every 2 weeks, Cycla every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cycle Unit versus Cycla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle UnitCycla
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph GogolinPragmaTec

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cycle Unit

Subscriptions2
  • All Pro features (monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Cycla

One-time1
  • Cycla Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Cycle Unit free?
Cycle Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycla free?
Cycla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cycle Unit or Cycla have ads?
Neither Cycle Unit nor Cycla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cycle Unit or Cycla?
Cycle Unit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cycla every 3 days. Most recently, Cycle Unit was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cycla on October 2, 2026.

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