Comparison

Cycling Computer vs Kadans

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

Head to head
About

Cycling Computer

Features
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Bike Meter is a cycling app that combines a simple cycling computer with parts lifespan management in one app. [Cycling Computer] Real-time display of speed average speed max speed distance time altitude elevation gain gradient calories and clock. Customize which metrics to show and arrange them freely with multi-page support. Large fonts readable while riding and oversized buttons usable with gloves. Auto-pause automatically stops the timer when you stop. [Ride Recording] View your GPS route on a map. Review your ride with distance time speed and elevation summaries plus speed and elevation graphs. GPX export supported. [Bike Management] Register multiple bikes and select which bike you ride. Per-bike distance is tracked automatically. [Maintenance Tracking] Register components like chain tires brake pads and cassette with automatic distance tracking. Get reminders when parts approach their replacement interval. Replacement history is recorded. Custom components can be added. [Statistics] Weekly monthly and yearly distance and ride count. Speed elevation and calorie trend graphs plus personal best records. [Data Management] Protect your data with JSON backup and restore.

About

Kadans

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Kadans turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a complete cycling computer. Start a ride and Kadans records your route, speed, distance and climb second by second with GPS β€” even in the background with the screen off. RIDE & TRACK β€’ Live speed, distance, time, elevation and heart rate β€’ Works in the background; auto-pause stops the timer when you stop β€’ Voice coach with a spoken summary every kilometre β€’ Apple Watch app to record straight from your wrist STATS & RECORDS β€’ Weekly, monthly and yearly totals β€’ Personal records and trends β€’ Optional Apple Health sync β€” import cycling workouts and save rides back GARAGE β€’ Add your bikes and track total km per bike β€’ Log components (chain, tires…) and get maintenance reminders ROUTES & SOCIAL β€’ Build a route or get a loop suggestion near your chosen distance β€’ Follow friends and share routes (start/end auto-trimmed for privacy) β€’ Export GPX for Strava SHARE β€’ Create a video of your ride with a live speed overlay for social media Pedal β€” we'll track the rest. β€” SUBSCRIPTION Kadans Pro unlocks all Pro features. Offered as a monthly or yearly subscription; the price is shown in the App Store for your region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account and the subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://ahmetmvural.com.tr/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cycling Computer4 screens
Kadans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kadans at every 3 weeks against Cycling Computer's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cycling Computer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kadans sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycling Computer ships an update every 6 months, Kadans every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Cycling Computer versus Kadans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycling ComputerKadans
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaAhmet Muhammet Vural (AN)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cycling Computer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Kadans

Subscriptions2
  • Kadans Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Kadans Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cycling Computer free?
Cycling Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kadans free?
Kadans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cycling Computer or Kadans have ads?
Both Cycling Computer and Kadans show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cycling Computer or Kadans?
Cycling Computer ships an update every 6 months, and Kadans every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cycling Computer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kadans on October 28, 2026.

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