Comparison

RideMeter vs SkyWalking V2

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

SkyWalking V2

Features
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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/

Screenshots

RideMeter4 screens
SkyWalking V24 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RideMeter ships an update every 3 weeks, SkyWalking V2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RideMeter versus SkyWalking V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRideMeterSkyWalking V2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLi WeiDEEP KICK.com

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RideMeter

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$5.99
2 purchases

SkyWalking V2

Subscriptions2
  • SkyWalking V2 Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SkyWalking V2 Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is RideMeter free?
RideMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyWalking V2 free?
SkyWalking V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RideMeter or SkyWalking V2 have ads?
Neither RideMeter nor SkyWalking V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RideMeter or SkyWalking V2?
RideMeter ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkyWalking V2 fortnightly. Most recently, RideMeter was updated on September 14, 2026 and SkyWalking V2 on September 8, 2026.

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