RideMeter vs SkyWalking V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RideMeter
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An extremely simple cycling speedometer app that supports navigation, speed, average speed, time, and distance tracking, and records your route and ride data after each trip.An extremely simple speedometer app with only the essentials: navigation, speed, average speed, time, and distance tracking. After each trip, it can save your route and ride data. The developer is also a cycling and motorcycle enthusiast. The app will continue to focus on improving the experience without adding unnecessary features, staying true to what a practical tool should be.
SkyWalking V2
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SkyWalking V2 is a GPS logging app for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and walking. β Features - Official map tiles from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI): standard, pale, shaded relief and aerial photos. Map coverage is Japan only. - Offline maps: download areas in advance and check your location and route even without a network connection. - GPS track recording with elevation profiles. - Import and export your tracks as GPX files anytime. - No account required. Your tracks and maps stay on your device. β Free tier - Up to 4 GPX files and 3 offline map areas. β SkyWalking V2 Pro (auto-renewable subscription) - Removes the free tier limits. - Monthly JPY 500 / Yearly JPY 4,000, each with a 2-week free trial. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://deepkick.com/skywalkingv2/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://deepkick.com/skywalkingv2/privacy/
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Verdict
RideMeter and SkyWalking V2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. RideMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SkyWalking V2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RideMeter ships an update every 3 weeks, SkyWalking V2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RideMeter | SkyWalking V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Li Wei | DEEP KICK.com |
In-app purchases
RideMeter
- Remove Ads Lifetime$5.99
SkyWalking V2
- SkyWalking V2 Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- SkyWalking V2 Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$24.991 Year






