Lact8 vs Incyclist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Lact8
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Lact8 helps athletes identify their lactate thresholds (LT1 and LT2) from step test data and calculate personalized training zones. Features: โข Record lactate, heart rate, and power/pace from step tests โข Automatic threshold detection using proven methods โข Multiple zone systems (3-Zone, 7-Zone Touretski, 8-Zone Couzens) โข Track threshold progression over time โข Export data as CSV, JSON, or Markdown Perfect for cyclists, runners, and triathletes who want data-driven training zones based on their own physiology.
Incyclist
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Sick of paying a monthly subscription to ride through a cartoon island? Incyclist is different. No monthly fee. No fantasy world. Just real places. Ride real filmed routes from around the world. Import any GPX file and watch it come to life in Google Street View โ revisit that vacation climb, or ride your local loop, from your own trainer. Add structured workouts to keep your training on track. All free, and open-source from day one. Fits into the tools you already use: โข Sync GPX routes from Komoot โข Sync workouts from intervals.icu โข Upload completed activities to Strava and intervals.icu โข Virtual Shifting โ change gears with a Zwift Click or on-screen gestures Connects to your Bluetooth (BLE) or Wi-Fi (Direct Connect) smart trainer, power meter, cadence sensor, or heart rate monitor โ no extra hardware needed. Unlike many "free" apps, we don't monetize your data. Incyclist doesn't store personal data โ only short operational logs (sensor/trainer communication, session ID) used to fix bugs and improve the app, automatically deleted within 14 days. Nothing is sold or shared, with anyone, ever. It can even run fully offline for local rides. You'll only need a connection for online features like Strava, intervals.icu, Komoot sync, or Street View.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Incyclist at every 3 days against Lact8's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lact8 ships an update weekly, Incyclist every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lact8 | Incyclist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BEN REEVE | Guido Doumen |
In-app purchases
Lact8
No in-app purchases
Incyclist
No in-app purchases









