Comparison

AuraVelo 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

AuraVelo

Features
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Leave the generic heatmaps behind. AuraVelo is a premium, privacy-first cycling computer built for riders who want to chart their own orbit. Discover expertly curated local routes and poetic celestial summaries - all with zero ads, zero subscriptions, and no accounts required. CURATED ROUTES FOR EVERY MOOD Experience routes crafted with local expertise. Aura Routes acts as your personal scout, instantly curating bespoke local loops based on your exact vibe, distance, and preferred surface. Whether you are looking for a gentle coastal cruise or a punishing hill hunt, AuraVelo will pull the highest quality roads to tailor the perfect ride, with turn-by-turn voice navigation guide you home. YOUR METRICS, CONFIGURED YOUR WAY Tailor your personal cockpit in seconds. - Custom Dashboards: Track up to 10 live metrics on the secondary screen, or 6 overlapping the live map. - Universal Sensor Support: Pair Bluetooth power meters, heart rate monitors, and speed/cadence pods instantly. - Apple Watch Ready: Native Apple Watch support pulls your heart rate directly from your wrist with zero setup. EVERY RIDE, WRITTEN IN THE STARS Your ride is more than just raw data; it’s a story. - Cosmic Cadence: End your ride with a beautifully rendered celestial readout that connects your route's momentum to the stars and planets overhead, finding the poetry in your performance. - Compare Past Performance: Line up two rides on the same route to compare pace, elevation, and effort side-by-side to see exactly how you've grown. SERVICE BEFORE IT SLOWS YOU From city commuters to carbon setups, track your gear in the digital Garage. Log the mileage on your chain, tires, brake pads, and cassettes, and get notified before a component fails. PRIVATE BY DESIGN. FREE FOREVER. AuraVelo respects your data and your wallet. - No Account, No Ads: Everything is processed natively on your iPhone. We don't track you. - Your Data is Yours: Seamlessly import and export GPX files to Komoot or Strava. - Deep iOS Integration: Fully supports Live Activities, Home Screen Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts. - No Paywalls: AuraVelo is free to use forever. If you love the app, you can choose to make a one-time donation to support the app's development.

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

AuraVelo4 screens
GPS Bike Computer3 screens

Verdict

The call

AuraVelo and GPS Bike Computer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. AuraVelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

AuraVelo ships an update every 4 days, GPS Bike Computer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AuraVelo versus GPS Bike Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraVeloGPS Bike Computer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMason PeakClickMediaGroup

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AuraVelo

One-time1
  • Send a Galipette$3.99
1 purchases

GPS Bike Computer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$3.99

Questions

Is AuraVelo free?
AuraVelo 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 AuraVelo or GPS Bike Computer have ads?
Neither AuraVelo nor GPS Bike Computer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuraVelo or GPS Bike Computer?
AuraVelo ships an update every 4 days, and GPS Bike Computer every 5 days. Most recently, AuraVelo was updated on October 31, 2026 and GPS Bike Computer on November 6, 2026.

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