# Cycle Diary vs CheckMyRide

The clearest difference is rating: CheckMyRide at 4.3 against Cycle Diary's 1.5. CheckMyRide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Cycle Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cycle Diary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CheckMyRide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CheckMyRide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheckMyRide has 45 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Cycle Diary's written reviews are positive against 31% of CheckMyRide's.

Cycle Diary ships an update every 12 months, CheckMyRide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cycle Diary | CheckMyRide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-diary/id860508538/reviews) | **[4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmyride/id1480211908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [MARS New Creations B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131619288) |

## What reviewers say

### Cycle Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-diary/id860508538)

Track your cycling activities with GPS, including speed, distance, and calories burned. Save your rides, set goals, and share your progress. Offers two map styles and background operation for uninterrupted tracking.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for speed, distance, and route, Calorie burn calculation based on user data, Save and log cycling sessions, Two map styles: Satellite and Street, Background operation and lock screen support, Set cycling goals, Share ride logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |


### CheckMyRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmyride/id1480211908)

This cycling app offers GPS tracking, real-time performance stats, and Bluetooth sensor connectivity. Share your rides and data with others, and benefit from live location sharing for added safety. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience designed by cyclists.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth sensor connectivity (power, speed, heart rate), GPS ride tracking, Customizable dashboard, Data export to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Live location sharing, Ad-free and account-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cycle Diary free?

Cycle Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CheckMyRide free?

CheckMyRide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cycle Diary or CheckMyRide?

CheckMyRide is rated higher. Cycle Diary averages 1.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CheckMyRide averages 4.3 from 45 ratings.

### Do Cycle Diary or CheckMyRide have ads?

Cycle Diary shows ads; CheckMyRide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cycle Diary or CheckMyRide?

Cycle Diary ships an update every 12 months, and CheckMyRide every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cycle Diary was updated on October 4, 2026 and CheckMyRide on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*