CycleComputer vs SuperCycle Bike Computer Usage & Stats
CycleComputer is an iPhone app designed to track speed, distance and route in real time when cycling. It has three unique ride information displays and can manage rides history.
Main features
- Three different displays to choose from : digital, analog and map, each with large readings that let you capture all the information with just a glance
- Easy to use, number of screens kept to a minimum
- "Automode" that automatically stops the timer when you stop moving
- Swipe horizontally to switch between digital, analog and map screens
- Support for both metric(km) and imperial(mi) readings
- Save, browse and review rides
- Calculate total ascent and calories for each ride
- Background operation
- Sharing ride details by email, on Facebook/Twitter
- Share ride data(distance/calories) with Apple Health
DISPLAYS
-Digital
Looks like an actual cyclocomputer. Uses very large fonts to let you capture all the information with just a glance. Uses very little power, good for cyclists who go for long rides.
- Analog
Looks like a car speedometer.
- Map
Displays the speed, time and distance, tracks your ride on a map(Apple standard, hybrid, satellite or Google map) with optional distance markers.
NOTE
- The background operation option must be enabled for the app to keep running in the background
Warning : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Health & Fitness
Store Rank
- -
SuperCycle is a bike computer app that tracks and maps your bicycle rides, while displaying real-time GPS and Bluetooth® sensor data such as speed, distance, elevation, calories burned, cadence, and power.
It's Free!
• No pesky ads.
• No pay walls. All functionality is freely available.
• No expensive upgrades or subscriptions.
• If you like the app, you can buy me a coffee.
It's Private!
• No website login required, so no passwords to remember.
• Collected data does not leave your phone unless you choose to export it.
• No advertisers tracking your every move.
Sensors!
• Supports most Bluetooth® (BLE) sensors.
• Power meter - Supports both single and dual sided power meters.
• Speed and cadence sensor - Supports both separate and 2-in-1 sensors.
• Heart rate monitor - Supports most Bluetooth® compatible heart rate monitors.
• GPS - No sensors? Use the GPS in your phone to track speed, distance and elevation.
• Barometer - If your phone has a built-in barometer (most do), the app uses it to track elevation gain/loss.
It's Customizable!
• Save separate sensor configurations for multiple bikes.
• Easily select the bike you are about to ride.
• Add any number of data display grids.
• Choose from 12 different data grid layouts.
• Choose digital and analog gauge widgets to display only what you want to see.
• Display your route on a map widget.
• Set target heart rate, cadence and power zones.
• Option to automatically pause recording when motion stops.
• Light/dark mode.
Statistics!
• Charts and tables show essential statistics to help you analyze your ride.
• Statistics include speed, cadence, heart rate, power (watts) and more.
• Graph and map those statistics over the course of your ride.
• Export your ride as a file that is compatible with other popular apps.
• Show weekly, monthly, yearly trends for distance, calories burned, active time, and FTP (Functional Threshold Power).
• Upload your rides to Strava.
Set Goals!
• Track your progress by setting weekly and monthly goals.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Health & Fitness
Store Rank
- -
CycleComputer VS. 
SuperCycle Bike ComputerDecember 15, 2024