Comparison

Jolt Cycling vs GPS Bike Computer

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

Head to head
About

Jolt Cycling

Features
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Jolt turns your iPhone into a heart rate zone computer for cycling. Big, glanceable numbers show your live heart rate, current zone and time in zone, so you can hold Zone 2 on endurance days and actually hit your intervals on hard days. No head unit needed. WHY JOLT On a training ride you shouldn't juggle a navigation app, a workout tracker and a kitchen timer. Jolt puts heart rate, route and fueling on one dark, sunlight-readable screen built for quick glances at 30 km/h. TRAIN BY HEART RATE ZONE - Live heart rate from a Bluetooth chest strap or your Apple Watch - Current zone, percent of max and time in every zone, always visible - Zones based on your max heart rate, fully configurable - Colour-coded and readable in direct sunlight FUEL ON TIME, EVERY RIDE - Set an interval (for example every 30 minutes) and get a clear alert when it's time to eat - Track carbs per hour against your target - Never bonk on a long ride because you forgot to eat FOLLOW ROUTES WITHOUT CLUTTER - Import any GPX route from Komoot, Strava, RideWithGPS and others - One clean line on the map: no POI pins, no feed - Elevation profile shows the climbs ahead and distance to go - Search for a place and ride there, with a quiet re-plan if you drift off the line RIDE WITH YOUR GROUP - Join a group ride from a 6-character code or a QR link - See your teammates' live heart rate zones on your own screen - Pace the group together instead of guessing who is buried TRACK EVERY RIDE - Speed, distance, elevation, moving time and laps - Workouts saved to Apple Health - Export any ride as a GPX file via the share sheet BUILT FOR REAL RIDES - Designed for 1 to 4 hour training rides - High-contrast dark interface, easy on battery, easy to read in sunlight - Big, glove-friendly controls - Works offline once your route is loaded WHAT JOLT IS NOT No social feed, no segments, no ads. Jolt does one thing: it keeps the numbers that matter in front of you while you ride. WORKS WITH Bluetooth heart rate straps (Polar, Wahoo, Garmin and other standard BLE straps) and Apple Watch. Requires iOS 18 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joltbike.app/privacy

About

GPS Bike Computer

Features
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No Ads No Account No Subscription Required Just Ride Turn your iPhone into a clean, easy-to-read GPS bike computer. Whether you’re commuting, training or exploring, GPS Bike Computer shows the information you actually need while riding. No ads, no subscriptions, accounts or unnecessary complexity. The free version is fully functional and includes live speed, ride statistics and GPS tracking. Upgrade to Pro only if you want extra features like saved ride history and additional cockpit customisation. Features • Live GPS speed • Distance and moving time • Average and top speed • Elevation gain • Route map and ride summary • Auto-pause while stopped • Speed alerts • Kilometres or miles • Dark, light and system themes • Multiple languages • GPS accuracy diagnostics Multilingual Interface: • English • Español • Français • Deutsch • Italiano • Polski • 日本語 • Русский • Português (Brasil) • Tiếng Việt • Türkçe • Bahasa Indonesia Upgrade to Pro Unlock: • Saved ride sessions • Route history and details • Additional cockpit customisation Disclaimer: GPS speed readings are estimates and may vary based on signal quality, device hardware, location, and conditions. This app is intended for general informational use only and should not be relied on for legal, safety-critical, or precision measurement purposes. Always follow posted speed limits and local laws, and do not interact with the app while driving. This app is for general wellness and informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Screenshots

Jolt Cycling4 screens
GPS Bike Computer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS Bike Computer at every 5 days against Jolt Cycling's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jolt Cycling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GPS Bike Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jolt Cycling ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Bike Computer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Jolt Cycling versus GPS Bike Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJolt CyclingGPS Bike Computer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmberglassClickMediaGroup

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jolt Cycling

Subscriptions2
  • Jolt Team Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Jolt Live Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jolt Pro$8.99
1 purchases

GPS Bike Computer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Jolt Cycling free?
Jolt Cycling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Bike Computer free?
GPS Bike Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jolt Cycling or GPS Bike Computer have ads?
Neither Jolt Cycling nor GPS Bike Computer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jolt Cycling or GPS Bike Computer?
Jolt Cycling ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Bike Computer every 5 days. Most recently, Jolt Cycling was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPS Bike Computer on October 25, 2026.

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