Comparison

MiCycle vs Bike Computer

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

Head to head
About

MiCycle

This app tracks your cycling activities, both outdoors and indoors, providing detailed analytics and route mapping. It supports various sensors for speed, power, and heart rate, with automatic export to Strava and other services. The app also offers convenient features like voice feedback, pothole alerts, and music playback.

Highlights
  • GPS/GLONASS route tracking
  • Power, speed, and heart rate sensor support
  • GPX file import/export
  • Automatic Strava export
  • Voice feedback and pothole alerts
  • Trainer mode
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Micycle is a simple, yet very effective cycling route tracking application (outside or on trainer). It is SIMPLE and JUST WORKS. No funny and complex interfaces, pages, controls, overloaded screens... Just essentials... Information sources: * phone GPS/GLONASS (location, speed, elevation) * power (standard Bluetooth power meters or ANT+ to BT bridges). Compensation setting for single-side crank/pedal power meters * speed and cadence (standard Bluetooth sensors or ANT+ to BT bridges). Speed sensor is used instead of GPS for speed and distance if present. * heart rate (standard Bluetooth sensors) * GPX files import/export of routes/maps * Automatic export to Strava. Or manual to any other service with TCX and GPX file formats When in your pocket: * speaks the information with user selected interval by time or distance and content (current speed and power, average speed, time passed from start, distance passed, calories burned, levels of batteries for phone and sensors) * warn about noted potholes or pauses/resumes * plays your music When on a bike: * displays speed (current, average moving, maximum), power (current, average, maximum), distance passed, time (total, moving, paused), grade, cadence, heart rate (number and zones via color), map with passed track, route * segments interface with look ahead elevation profile * all from "In a Pocket" mode as well * trainer mode (speed sensor required) Convenience and automation: * switch a data source from GPS to speed sensor if present * auto-pause when not moving to get correct averages * pothole recording and auto-notification when near * backup / restore to iCloud * keep history of your rides * support for multiple bicycles with their parameters and sensors * track bicycle events, such as changing chains, tires, accidents with date and odometer * read age and weight from as well as write workout, cycling and calories to HealthKit * routes to follow previously ridden paths or imported * offline maps for areas with expensive roaming or no signal Analysis and visualization * bar chart for all recorded rides with distance, average speed and power * two-mode interactive ride chart (slider with immediate values - speed, grade, distance, time, power, cadence, heart rate; mile/km averages and totals, map for slider point) * convenient main screen layout, controls and colors * on map view for history and recorded potholes Sharing: * start and finish on Twitter and Facebook * route map and info via email and iMessage * ride data is included with email sharing * ride path saving as route and export as GPX * import routes as GPX via email attachment Apple Watch functionality: * Controls: pause/resume and finish ride; report new pothole * Show data: distance, time, speed, heart rate, grade * Chart: elevation chart NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Please see details on our website at https://oxigenator.com/products/micycle/ Application attempts to save as much battery as possible by tacking location only when ride actually started and haven't yet ended. Location updates are also happening with very reasonable pace while riding - e.g. every 5 m / 15 ft. Some features require a paid subscription. There are two types of auto-renewable subscriptions: monthly (length is 1 month) and annual (length is 12 months). Detailed terms of use can be obtained from our website at https://oxigenator.com/products/micycle-detailed/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy can be obtained from our website at https://oxigenator.com/products/micycle-detailed/privacy-policy/

About

Bike Computer

This app transforms your phone into a cycling computer, offering personalized performance metrics, ride sharing, and safety features. Analyze your rides with detailed graphs and connect with other cyclists.

Highlights
  • Personalized performance metrics
  • Strava and social media sharing
  • Keep me Safe™ SOS feature
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Dark theme for day/night riding
  • Bluetooth device support
  • Real-time friend tracking
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Transform your phone into a beautiful Bike Computer. Improve your cycling performance with personalized metrics, share your rides on Strava and Facebook, and stay safe with the unique Keep me Safe feature. Bike Computer’s community likes the app so much, they pedaled over 2.5 million kilometers to date, and they are still going strong. That amounts to a bike ride to the Moon and back… twice! Stay focused on the important things: • A beautiful, yet powerful design: Bike Computer has a minimal interface that is designed to keep you focused on your performance. • Personalize your metrics: We talked to hundreds of cyclists what they need for better experience. We discovered that as cyclists improve, they also like to focus on different metrics. Now, with a new customizable dashboard you can follow those metrics that are most important to you. • Dark theme to ride day or night: There is nothing more impressive than a Bike Computer wrapped in black. With the Dark Theme you can follow closely your performance during night and day rides. • Safety is a priority: Keep me Safe ™ will send SOS messages with the location of your accident. Note: Keep me Safe™ works only when the phone is firmly secured to a bike mount. • Learn how to improve: Now you can analyze your performance in detail with speed and elevation graphs from every stage of your ride. • Support for your devices: Bike Computer works with almost all Bluetooth activity tracker and HR monitors. Stay connected with the cycling community: • Sync your rides with Strava: You can save your activities on Strava, share it with friends on social media, or with other Bike Computer cyclists. • Awesome maps for GPS navigation: Find your friends and fellow cyclists on a map in real-time and join them for a bike ride. • Make your rides unforgettable: Share your rides with beautifully designed overlays. Express your passion for cycling with awesome stickers, and make your cycling photographs more beautiful for sharing on Instagram and Facebook. Let's ride! :) Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Although this app is free for use and all it’s core features are available for everyone, we offer premium features in two payment tiers: Bike Computer PLUS: • Keep me Safe ™ - Stay safe even if you ride alone. (Keep Me Safe feature - algorithm that detects falls and sends emergency SMS to contacts) • Improved battery with dark theme. (Light and Dark theme of the app.) • No more ads. (All ads are removed from the app) Bike Computer PRO: • All features from Bike Computer PLUS, plus: • Track what is important to you. (Pick and choose from 15 different metrics: Elevation Gain/Loss, Distance, Cadence...) • Improve with each ride you take. (Get access to the detailed analytics. Learn when you were fastest or when you climbed highest) Both tiers can be unlocked by subscribing to one of the three different time durations: monthly, annual and lifetime. The prices for our premium features are as follows: Bike Computer PLUS: • Monthly - USD $0.99 • Annual - USD $6.99 • Lifetime - USD 12.99 Bike Computer PRO: • Monthly - USD $3.99 • Annual - USD $19.99 • Lifetime - USD $39.99 • Lifetime DISCOUNT (Limited time offer) - USD $7.99 Please keep in mind that the subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription via your Account Settings. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can find details about our Privacy Policy here https://bikecomputer.co/privacy-policy and Terms of Use here https://bikecomputer.co/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

MiCycle4 screens
Bike Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bike Computer at none against MiCycle's shown. Bike Computer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (345 vs 60). MiCycle's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MiCycle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bike Computer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiCycle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bike Computer has 345 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of MiCycle's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bike Computer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiCycle ships an update every 2 months, Bike Computer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MiCycle versus Bike Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiCycleBike Computer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (60 ratings) — better4.2 (345 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better47.2% of reviews
Number of ratings60345 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOXiGENATOR LLCVenikom

Customer experience

MiCycle

All ratings60 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative46.0%

Bike Computer

All ratings346 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.5%

Bugs and requests

MiCycle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bike Computer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS signal frequently lost during rides
  • Distance and speed calculations often inaccurate
  • Keep Me Safe feature not working as advertised
  • Inability to edit or review ride data after sync issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for external sensors (cadence, power)
  • Implement route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
  • Provide more customization options for data screens
  • Add support for Apple Health integration

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MiCycle

Subscriptions6
  • History only7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • History, Routes, Segments7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Everything7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • History only7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • History, Routes, Segments7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Everything7 Days trial$44.991 Year
10 purchases

Bike Computer

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription.$0.991 Month
  • Bike Computer PLUS - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Bike Computer PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
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  • PREMIUM7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Bike Computer PLUS - 12 Months$6.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription.$7.991 Year
  • Bike Computer PRO - 12 Months$19.991 Year
  • PREMIUM1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bike Computer PLUS - Lifetime$12.99
  • Bike Computer PRO - Discount$14.99

Questions

Is MiCycle free?
MiCycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bike Computer free?
Bike Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiCycle or Bike Computer?
MiCycle is rated higher. MiCycle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Bike Computer averages 4.2 from 345 ratings.
Do MiCycle or Bike Computer have ads?
MiCycle shows ads; Bike Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, MiCycle or Bike Computer?
MiCycle ships an update every 2 months, and Bike Computer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MiCycle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bike Computer on October 23, 2026.

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