Comparison

Cycle GPS Logger vs Monarc Bikes

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

Monarc Bikes

This app serves as a digital co-pilot for your rides, allowing you to track mileage, relive past journeys, and save favorite routes. It seamlessly syncs with smart bike accessories and offers customizable ride settings for a personalized experience. Enjoy hands-free navigation and record every detail of your adventures.

Highlights
  • Ride tracking and history
  • Save and revisit routes
  • Sync with smart accessories
  • Customizable ride settings
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Record ride stats and elevation
Features
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The Monarc app is your digital co-pilot. Drop the map, leave the stress behind, and lean into the ride, we’ve got everything else covered. We know every mile has a story. Relive your favorite weekend cruises, track how far your two wheels have taken you, and save those hidden-gem routes you found by accident. It’s not about counting calories; it’s about collecting memories. Watch Your World Grow: The home screen keeps everything simple and centralized. With a quick glance, you can check your battery range, review your mileage, check your stats, adn record your ride. You have instant control over your bike keeping you informed and ready to roll. Seamlessly In Sync: Pair your gear and tune out the noise. Effortlessly sync the Monarc Radar, Smart Helmet, or TPMS Sensor to your ride. Monarc Smart Tech makes your bike feels less like a machine and more like an extension of you. Your Bike. Your Rules: Every rider reads the trail differently. This is your tool to shape how your bike answers to your pedal. You can back the power off for a casual ride, or crank up the torque so the motor kicks in as soon as you take off. It takes two seconds to adjust when the terrain changes, giving you a ride that feels totally, uniquely yours. Record Your Routes: Every route you discover belongs in your field notes. Map your paths, log the distance, and pin the exact trailheads or coffee stops that made the ride memorable. Drop in your favorite snapshots and personal field notes so you can always find your way back to the rides you loved. Life by bike has never been easier. On Your Marks, Get Set, Go: True freedom means getting lost in the surroundings, not the directions. Turn-by-turn navigation gives you hands-free guidance right from your handlebars. No stopping to double-check maps or wrong turns. Explore unfamiliar crossroads and new terrain with complete confidence, while the app quietly logs every mile, turn, and summit elevation in the background. Every Monarc Bike pairs easily to the Monarc App. You will simply scan the QR code on your bike to sync to the app. You'll set your bike model, color, even give your bike a name and then create your rider profile. That's it. Put your phone away, pedal (or throttle), and go find some fresh air.

Screenshots

Cycle GPS Logger4 screens
Monarc Bikes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monarc Bikes at none against Cycle GPS Logger's 1. Cycle GPS Logger's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Cycle GPS Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Monarc Bikes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cycle GPS Logger versus Monarc Bikes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle GPS LoggerMonarc Bikes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB89 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperYukiko IwaiLectric eBikes, LLC

Customer experience

Cycle GPS Logger

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

Monarc Bikes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cycle GPS Logger

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Monarc Bikes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cycle GPS Logger free?
Cycle GPS Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monarc Bikes free?
Monarc Bikes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cycle GPS Logger or Monarc Bikes have ads?
Neither Cycle GPS Logger nor Monarc Bikes shows ads.

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