Comparison

Cycle GPS Logger vs CycleHUD

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

Head to head
About

Cycle GPS Logger

Track your cycling routes with real-time speed and altitude data. Log your rides, view them on a map, and replay past journeys. Supports offline use and background tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and altitude display
  • Track cycling trails on map
  • Replay and transfer ride history
  • Offline tracking capability
  • Background tracking support
  • Export ride data as CSV
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1. Display your position on the map Current speed, average speed, maximum speed and altitude are displayed. Standard functions of iOS Maps is implemented. Also landscape orientation is supported. 2. Display your cycling trail on the map By sliding "log" switch, the tracking mode is started. The total distance is displayed at the lower left. 3. Replay and Transfer your cycling trail To choose a past cycling trail from "History" tab, you can view it on the map. And you can pull it from iPhone via email or iTunes(Finder in macOS 10.15 or later) as a CSV file. The CSV file can be edited with Excel etc. 4. Allow offline viewing Without cellular data service, the tracking function is available. You can reduce data traffic and power consumption. 5. Run in sleep mode To enable "Background" in "Setting" tab, you can use the tracking function even when iPhone in your pocket. [CAUTION] Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

CycleHUD

Transform your phone into a head-up display for outdoor activities. Record videos, track routes, and view real-time speed and distance data with customizable dashboards and map navigation.

Highlights
  • Head-up display with speedometers, odometer, level, and compass
  • Dashcam for recording video during activities
  • Route recording and playback with map and video modes
  • Cycling record management with photo covers and data export
  • Map navigation with destination search and route planning
  • Customizable speedometer settings and video resolution
Features
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Turn your phone into a fun-filled head-up display, to record videos from cycling, hiking, or even kayaking. 1. A delicate dashboard Including four unique speedometers, odometer, a level, and a compass, it conveniently displays current speed, cycling distance, average speed, and other information. 2. Dashcam Record the scenery you pass while riding with video and easily switch between different rear cameras. 3. Route Recording Record the trajectory of each trip, making it easy to revisit your travels at any time. 4. Cycling Record Management - Select photos from your phone's album as the cover for your cycling records. - When viewing cycling records, switch between video or map mode to see data like speed and distance at that time. - Select video clips and export beautiful videos with tracks and cycling data. 5. Map Navigation Search for destinations before heading out, choose routes, and explore the city more conveniently. 6. Switch the maximum speed of the speedometer in settings In the settings menu, you can switch to your preferred dashboard, adjust the maximum speed of the speedometer, and the resolution of recorded videos. For more information, please visit: brainless.io For feedback or questions, please contact: kelvin@brainless.io

Screenshots

Cycle GPS Logger4 screens
CycleHUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cycle GPS Logger at Free against CycleHUD's $1.99. Cycle GPS Logger also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). CycleHUD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On review sentiment and ads 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

Cycle GPS Logger is free to download; CycleHUD costs $1.99 up front. Cycle GPS Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CycleHUD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycle GPS Logger ships an update every 9 months, CycleHUD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cycle GPS Logger versus CycleHUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle GPS LoggerCycleHUD
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYukiko Iwai海宏 陈

Customer experience

Cycle GPS Logger

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CycleHUD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cycle GPS Logger

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

CycleHUD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cycle GPS Logger free?
Cycle GPS Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CycleHUD free?
CycleHUD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cycle GPS Logger or CycleHUD have ads?
Neither Cycle GPS Logger nor CycleHUD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cycle GPS Logger or CycleHUD?
Cycle GPS Logger ships an update every 9 months, and CycleHUD fortnightly. Most recently, Cycle GPS Logger was updated on October 11, 2026 and CycleHUD on October 17, 2026.

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