Cyclemeter — The Best Bike Computer App for iPhone

GPS tracking, sensor support, and Apple Watch integration — without a subscription.

After testing multiple cycling apps, Willem settled on Cyclemeter as the best bike computer app for iPhone. It records rides via GPS, connects to Bluetooth sensors, displays data on Apple Watch, and works without a subscription.

Cyclemeter does what expensive dedicated bike computers do — GPS tracking, speed, cadence, heart rate, power — using your iPhone and Apple Watch. No monthly subscription, no cloud requirement, no account needed.

It connects to Bluetooth Low Energy sensors: heart rate straps, cadence sensors, and power meters. The Apple Watch app shows your current stats on your wrist while the iPhone stays in your pocket or handlebar mount.

Ride data exports to standard formats (GPX, TCX, CSV) for analysis in other tools. Willem uses it alongside a Wahoo power meter for training rides and a simple display mode for daily commutes.

From Willem's writing on cycling as craft.