Comparison

StarQi vs GoneCycling

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

Head to head
About

StarQi

Features
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The starQi system is a revolutionary system for both reliable measurement and effective regulation of the meridians, the Qi matrix and the entire human energy system. The entire condition of the organism, the causes of symptoms and complaints - including the so-called functional disorders - can be reliably determined and rectified within a few minutes. 15 years of research and development, clinical and practical applications confirm the results and the successful use of various applications. The starQi app offers the following features: Measurement - The Akabane test is modeled when measuring. The action takes place in pulse rate with approximately 1 Hz at the terminal points of the meridians. A precisely defined amount of energy is introduced into the meridians per pulse. The entire measurement takes about 5 minutes. Regulation - The stimulation of the biologically active points by means of magneto-infrared light acupuncture is comparable to classic acupuncture. The difference to needle acupuncture, where the duration of action is usually chosen intuitively or according to fixed rules, is with the starQi Pen a non-invasive action as a function of the feedback (stress test) of the test person - which only supplies the exact amount of energy required and overstimulation of the meridians is excluded. Evaluation - With the basic knowledge of TCM alone, the measurement results delivered via the starQi app are basically easy to interpret and the causes of faults or symptoms can be clearly recognized. Diagnoses by the treating physician are also easier to make or interpret. Recommendations - 5 elements of nutrition, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, proteins, medicinal plants, and much more. Correlations - This includes in particular the knowledge and understanding of the Tao, the creative primal principle of nature from which the complementary forces Yin and Yang and the life energy Qi can be derived, as well as knowledge of the basic correlations of the individual meridians and understanding of the principle of Five phases of change. For further information visit our homepage: http://www.qi-products.at

About

GoneCycling

Record, plan, and ride with a cycling companion that prioritizes your data privacy. Enjoy offline maps, customizable routes, and detailed ride statistics without accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Live ride recording with detailed statistics
  • Route planning with multiple providers
  • Offline map support
  • Multi-day trip planning with stages
  • Customizable goals and progress tracking
  • GPX import/export for data ownership
  • No account, subscription, or ads
Features
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GoneCycling – cycling with full control over your data. GoneCycling is a focused cycling app for iPhone: record, plan, and ride – with no account, no subscription, no ads. All your rides, routes and settings live solely on your device. RECORD • Live map with your current position and heading; show your position as an icon if you like (bicycle, direction arrow, car …) • Ride recording with live stats – distance, duration, speed, elevation gain and an elevation profile; pause and resume anytime • Keeps running reliably in the background – even with the screen locked • Recording and navigation details on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activity) • Notes, a 1–5 star rating, photos and free-form tags per ride – filter and group the list by tag, time period or location (federal state) • Transport mode per ride (cycling, on foot, car) – statistics and the widget break the figures down per mode • Share a ride as an image; a statistics overview with totals and records plus a Home Screen widget • Live POIs while riding (e.g. bakery, playground, ice cream) at the map edge – tapping one routes you straight there • GPX import and export for full data ownership; open .gpx files straight from the Files app with the app • Optionally back up individual rides to your own iCloud Drive – one tap on the cloud button per ride PLAN • Search for a destination or tap the map directly (start / waypoint / destination); "Search here" scopes the search to the area around a chosen point • Drag waypoints to move them, tap the route to insert intermediate points • Round-trip generator: proposes a loop of your chosen length from your location – reshuffle and save it as a planned ride • Customisable quick destinations (café, supermarket, gas station … – fully configurable) • Multiple routing providers to choose from: Apple, OpenRouteService and BRouter (server URL configurable) • Offline maps: download map areas in advance and use them without a connection • Bike profiles, avoidance options and spoken turn-by-turn guidance; elevation profile for routed paths (with OpenRouteService) TRIPS IN STAGES • Plan multi-day trips along a template route – or generate a route from start, destination and intermediate stops with no template at all • Automatic stage splitting by count or distance; snap to selectable types like hotel, vacation rental, hostel, B&B, campsite or station • Attach an accommodation to each stage – pick it on the map or from search, with a "booked?" status and check-in time; open the linked ride directly • Edit, merge, reorder and delete stages – with an elevation profile per stage GOALS • Set your own training goals like a fitness tracker – e.g. "100 km per week" or "5 hours of moving time per month" • Per transport mode (on foot, cycling, car) and period (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) – or as a one-off challenge with a deadline • Progress computed live from your rides, with a progress bar, percentage and streak counter • An optional local reminder at your chosen time and a little celebration when you reach a goal – fully on-device, no account • Home-screen widget with your active goals APPLE WATCH • Record rides straight from your wrist – as a workout with heart rate, even without your iPhone nearby • Finished rides arrive on your iPhone automatically; recent rides on the watch and a watch-face complication for a quick start YOUR STYLE • Choose an accent colour and light/dark mode; a short intro on first launch • Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap styles (CyclOSM, OpenTopoMap, worldwide, OpenStreetMap.de) – or your own custom tile URL PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account, no backend, no forced cloud • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • Your data only leaves the device when you actively export it – via GPX or optionally to your own iCloud Drive German and English. Built for cyclists who value simplicity and control over their data.

Screenshots

StarQi4 screens
GoneCycling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoneCycling at none against StarQi's 10. GoneCycling also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StarQi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GoneCycling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarQi ships an update every 2 months, GoneCycling every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarQi versus GoneCycling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarQiGoneCycling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarkus MayerMario J. Gaida

In-app purchases

10 purchases

StarQi

One-time10
  • Sport (3 months)$33.99
  • Lifestyle (6 month)$54.99
  • Health (6 month)$64.99
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  • Professional (3 months)$69.99
  • Sport (6 months)$69.99
  • Lifestyle (12 month)$99.99
  • Health (12 month)$109.99
  • Sport (12 months)$119.99
  • Professional (6 months)$124.99
  • Professional (12 months)$239.99
None

GoneCycling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarQi free?
StarQi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoneCycling free?
GoneCycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarQi or GoneCycling have ads?
Neither StarQi nor GoneCycling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarQi or GoneCycling?
StarQi ships an update every 2 months, and GoneCycling every 6 days. Most recently, StarQi was updated on October 26, 2026 and GoneCycling on October 25, 2026.

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