# MiCycle vs Bike Computer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiCycle | Bike Computer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micycle/id965041459/reviews)** | [4.2 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-computer-gps-tracker/id1153508193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **345** |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OXiGENATOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963371435) | [Venikom](https://appshunter.io/developer/324299935) |

## What reviewers say

### MiCycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micycle/id965041459)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History only | $1.99 | per month |
| History, Routes, Segments | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything | $6.99 | per month |
| History only | $9.99 | per year |
| History, Routes, Segments | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything | $44.99 | per year |


### Bike Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-computer-gps-tracker/id1153508193)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription. | $0.99 | per month |
| Bike Computer PLUS - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Bike Computer PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Bike Computer PLUS - 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription. | $7.99 | per year |
| Bike Computer PRO - 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $39.99 | per year |
| Bike Computer PLUS - Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bike Computer PRO - Discount | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🔒 Keep Me Safe feature for accident alerts
- 👍 Good integration with Strava
- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable data recording and sync issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Forced Facebook login for location features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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