Pedal Reaction vs Ridgeform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pedal Reaction
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Pedal Reaction makes it easy to find and join group cycling rides near you. Discover rides nearby Browse rides on the map or search by location. See who's going, the route details, and join with a single tap. Create your own rides Organize a group ride in seconds. Set the meeting point, date, distance, and pace โ and let others find you. Automatic check-in No manual check-ins. Just show up. The app detects when you arrive at the meeting point and checks you in automatically. Build your crew Follow other cyclists, join teams, and track your riding stats. See who's active in your area and ride with people who match your pace. Stay in the loop Get notified when rides near you are posted, when friends create rides, and when it's time to roll out.
Ridgeform
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Ridgeform turns your cycling and running routes into stunning 3D art you'll actually want to share. Import a route from Strava, your GPX library, or sync directly from Apple Health, and Ridgeform sculpts it into a glowing 3D model โ every climb, descent, and twist of your ride, rendered as a physical shape you can orbit and explore. Choose a color theme, add your own photo backdrop, and export a share-ready card in seconds. WHAT MAKES RIDGEFORM DIFFERENT โข 3D Route Sculpture โ Not a flat map. Your route becomes a physical shape you can see from every angle, with elevation color-coded from valley greens to summit highlights. โข Orbiting Camera โ A smooth orbital animation brings your route to life, revealing its character as it slowly rotates. โข Share Cards โ Export as a Live Photo, Video (Instagram Reels, TikTok), animated GIF, or high-res PNG. Every format is tuned for social media. โข Your Photo as Background โ Use any photo or video from your camera roll as the card background. Your 3D route floats over your own ride footage. โข Six Curated Themes โ Moss, Clay, Summit, Tarmac, Frost, and Tempest. Each theme controls every color in the card โ route glow, text, data labels, gradients โ for a cohesive look. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect Strava or import a GPX file 2. Pick a route and choose your theme 3. Customize: swap background, edit route name and location, switch between Elevation and Altitude views 4. Export and share FEATURES โข Strava integration โ Sync your routes with one tap โข GPX import โ Drop in any .gpx file from Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, or other platforms โข Live Photo export โ 3-second loop, perfect for lock screens and social feeds โข Video export โ Up to 30 seconds, MP4 format โข Animated GIF โ Lightweight, universal โข Static PNG โ Best single angle, high resolution โข Editable card text โ Customize route name and starting location before export โข Two 3D modes โ Elevation (true shape) and Altitude (raised profile showing absolute height) โข Data overlay โ Distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type โข Works offline โ No internet needed after import Ridgeform is made for cyclists and runners who want to share more than a screenshot. See the shape of your effort.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pedal Reaction at every 2 days against Ridgeform's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pedal Reaction ships an update every 2 days, Ridgeform weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pedal Reaction | Ridgeform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fernando Castillo | ๆ็ ้ |
In-app purchases
Pedal Reaction
No in-app purchases
Ridgeform
No in-app purchases









