MTB Hangtime for iPhone

Overview of MTB Hangtime

MTB Hangtime is a free mobile app created by Ryland Lueders that turns your smartphone into a bike computer and performance analyzer. Using your device’s internal sensors, the app records each ride and presents post-ride data so you can see how you rode — from basic distance to advanced jump and corner metrics.

How it operates on the trail

Mount your phone to your bike, start the app, and ride. The app depends on your phone’s built-in calibrations to capture distance, elevation, and fine movement details while you ride. When you finish, MTB Hangtime packages the session into an easy-to-read summary with charts, comparisons, and rankings.

What the app captures

• Accelerometer: detects impacts and measures jump forces and timing.
• Altimeter: maps elevation changes and builds an elevation profile for your route.
• Gyroscope: records rotation to analyze lean, yaw, and bike attitude through turns and tricks.
• GPS: tracks your route and total distance, and helps place segments on the map.

Additional ride details the app highlights:

• Jump heights and counts
• Turns and cornering behavior
• Climbs and elevation gain
• Pitch, roll, and yaw breakdowns

Segments, records, and leaderboards

MTB Hangtime supports segment comparisons across your past rides. It matches segments you’ve ridden before, compares performance to identify your personal bests, and shows leaderboard standings so you can see where you rank against others. The app also displays route outlines alongside elevation charts for a clear visual recap.

Other apps you might consider

• Ascent — an alternative focused on GPS mapping and trail data.
• Strava (Run, Ride, Swim) — a popular multi-sport platform with large user leaderboards.
• Procreate (paid) — listed here as an alternative in the source; note that Procreate is primarily a creative drawing app and not a biking tracker.

Why use it

MTB Hangtime gives mountain bikers granular feedback using only their phone. If you want measurable insights into jumps, turns, climbs, and how your bike moves through space — plus simple leaderboards and visuals — the app provides an accessible way to learn from each ride and track improvement.