Cycle Now! vs BHRide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cycle Now!
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Track your indoor cycling workouts with real-time power zones. Connect to your Schwinn IC4, Bowflex C6, or any Bluetooth FTMS bike and see exactly where you're training. Features: โข Live Power Zones - 7-zone Coggan model based on your FTP โข Supports running VO2max and FTP test protocols โข Lap Tracking - Mark intervals and see per-lap stats โข Zone Targeting - Audio and haptic alerts keep you in Z2 or Z5 โข Workout History - Review past rides with full lap breakdowns โข Smart Smoothing - 3-second and 20-second power averages cut through noise โข Power Graph - Watch your effort unfold in real-time Simple by design: No account. No subscription. No cloud sync. Just you, your bike, and your data stored locally on your device. Bikes supporting Bluetooth FTMS include the Renpho AI Smart Bike, Joroto X4S, XTERRA SB4500, Schwinn IC4/Bowflex C6, Echelon EX5/EX5S, Matrix ICR50, Diamondback 1260Sc, Keiser M3i, Spirit Fitness XBU55/XBR55, 3G Cardio Elite RB X, Zwift Ride, Wahoo KICKR Bike Pro/Shift, Wattbike Atom/Proton, Saris H3, and JetBlack VICTORY.
BHRide
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Paying hundreds per month just to ride your indoor bike? BHRide is a one-time purchase โ no subscriptions, ever. BHRide is a subscription-free indoor cycling companion app. Connect to any BLE fitness machine via the FTMS protocol (such as BH H919S) and track your power, cadence, virtual speed, and distance in real time. Buy once, use forever. No subscription. No ads. No account. No internet needed. KEY FEATURES: โ One-Time Purchase, No Subscription, No Ads All features unlocked forever. No monthly fees, annual fees, hidden charges, or ads interrupting your ride. โ Real-Time Metrics Live display of power (W), cadence (RPM), virtual speed (km/h), distance, ride time, and calories burned. Virtual speed is calculated from power using physics-based modeling. โ Route Simulation 21 built-in loop routes across three terrains โ Park, Mountain, and Flat โ with distances from 3km to 50km. Each route features warm-up, climbs, recovery sections, and cool-down. Grade automatically controls your bike's resistance (ERG mode) to simulate real outdoor riding. โ Route Elevation Map Full route overview + scrollable zoomed view with color-coded gradient strips showing your real-time progress. โ Target Power Control Custom power target with slider (0-500W), quick presets, or direct input. Controls your bike's resistance directly via the FTMS protocol. โ Health Integration Save completed rides to Apple Health with full per-second power, cadence, and speed data (iOS 17+). โ TCX File Export Export rides as standard TCX files via the iOS share sheet. Save them locally or send them to other apps. BHRide itself never uploads any data to any external server. โ Bilingual Interface Instant switch between Chinese and English. โ Fully Offline, No Data Collection BHRide makes no network connections of any kind. No account required. No analytics, tracking, or uploads. All ride data stays on your device, or is written to Apple Health only with your explicit permission. COMPATIBLE DEVICES: Works with any indoor bike or smart trainer that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) FTMS protocol, including but not limited to BH Fitness H919S. NOTE: A compatible BLE fitness machine is required for full functionality. Virtual speed and distance are estimates calculated from power output, not actual travel data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BHRide at Free against Cycle Now!'s $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
BHRide is free to download; Cycle Now! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cycle Now! | BHRide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yi Yan Tay | Roy Lin |
In-app purchases
Cycle Now!
No in-app purchases
BHRide
No in-app purchases







