# Stages Cycling — user reviews > 129 indexed App Store user reviews of Stages Cycling by SPIA Cycling Inc, rated 3.90/5 from 112 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-cycling/id1551353775/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-cycling/id1551353775.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 64 · 4★ 17 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of Stages Cycling? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful and customizable screen - 🚀 Flexible use of connections to sensors - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Good library of workouts **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues with power meters and bikes - 🐛 Unreliable data tracking and syncing - 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates - 🔍 Missing key features like analytics and navigation - 🔍 Discontinued support for older products **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes - Inability to upload/sync workouts - Erratic cadence and speed tracking - Disconnection issues with Bluetooth sensors **Most requested features** - Ability to manually modify power zones - Desktop app or web interface - Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps ## Newest reviews (13 of 129) ### 2/5 — Looks nice, not intuitive *2026-08-19, version 4.1.2* Loaded it up, paired with stages meter on spin bike. Multiple steps required to start tracking a workout and not intuitive. App turned off mid ride and then couldn’t locate any history anywhere. Frustratingly unclear. I gave up and deleted the app after multiple failed attempts to track a spin class. ### 3/5 — Poor device connection *2026-05-11, version 4.1.2* I want to praise this app for what it does, however the device connectivity is bafflingly poor. For example I can connect my phone to a stages studio bike via Bluetooth, but the app will fail to connect to the same bike. The same is true with my heart rate monitor: connected to my phone via Bluetooth, but the in app connection fails. I don’t want to disconnect and re-pair my devices every time I go for a workout, with no guarantee that it will even resolve the problem. ### 3/5 — Equipamentos descontinuados *2025-09-05, version 4.1.0* Uso um “Dash M50” na bike a bastante tempo e os sistemas da empresa foram descontinuados. Todas as analises do aplicativos estão desabilitadas a mais de anos. Uma pena, pois.o equipamento é bem construído e bastante preciso. Ainda sincroniza com Strava e afins e ainda é possível criar treinos e percursos, só não consigo dizer por quanto tempo… fizeram atualização recente, agora não consigo mais sincronizar arquivos GPX ### 3/5 — Missing analytics *2025-04-20, version 4.0.0* Looking forward for new releases? analytics is not available within current version of app and it’s more than a year old. ### 2/5 — Loin d’être fonctionnel *2025-03-04, version 4.0.0* Il n’est lus possible de d’envoyer un trajet OpenRunner vers le Dashboard L200 ### 2/5 — Poor connection *2025-02-25, version 4.0.0* Doesn’t hold Bluetooth connection well. Metrics are slow to arrive and inaccurate ### 3/5 — Cadence but lacking functionality *2024-09-21, version 4.0.0* I need the ability to add my heart rate from my Apple Watch. What’s the point of tracking cadence without also mapping my heart rate to that effort. ### 1/5 — Map & strava *2024-07-10, version 4.0.0* Cant really see the map to create new routes + can no longer connect to Strava so it does no longer make sense to me using that app ### 1/5 — Failing functionality *2024-07-06, version 4.0.0* Since Today’s Plan has closed functionality has been really poor. Completed rides are not always displayed in the calendar, and if they do appear they do so very slowly. Analysis is not currently available. Navigation is currently useless as it is not possible to create a new route. Technical support is not currently responding to queries. The app is currently useless to me. ### 1/5 — Poor *2024-06-25, version 4.0.0* Doesn’t connect with apple fitness ### 1/5 — What have happened to navigation clues??? *2024-06-23, version 4.0.0* Something have happened to navigation clues generator. Still some time ago, I could ads them tapping “Navigation Clues” in particular Course selected and then touching “+” sign in the Navigation Clues list. Now it just rolls and rolls forever and nothing happens. What is the problem solution??? BTW:it’s impossible to contact App support. What happens to You, Dear Developer? ### 1/5 — Tragedia *2024-06-18, version 4.0.0* Brak możliwości zaplanowania trasy w aplikacji ponieważ mapa nie otwiera się na telefonie pomimo tego że jest pobrana. ### 1/5 — Aplicativo ficou muito ruim depois das atualizações *2024-06-15, version 4.0.0* Até ano passado era top usar o aplicativo depois ficou muito ruim ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Broken *2026-07-25, version 4.1.2* completely Natalie broken. New updated version requires you to accept terms and conditions by scrolling through them - but scrolling through the terms and conditions causes the app to crash. ### 1/5 — Doesn't see working devices *2026-04-16, version 4.1.2* This app doesn't see devices that are seen by the StagesPower app (the one to update firmware) ### 1/5 — From 3 to 4 stars down to one *2025-11-24, version 4.1.0* One year later and several updates later analytics are still not available. It is really sad to see how the functionality dropped. That Today’s plan (the underlying platform for Stages Link) went bust is one thing. What Stages made out of this opportunity rather disappointing. Analytics are not accessible. Support is not available anymore. No structured pre defined rides available anymore, no library. The best alternative for Garmin has just gone. No connection with Polar. ### 1/5 — Worst app *2025-10-01, version 4.1.0* One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had using an app these have 3 different apps and not all logins work across all 3 different apps ### 1/5 — Won’t pair *2025-09-08, version 4.1.0* Won’t pair with Stages Dash SDL1. Cannot use the old app, Stages Link, either because it has been discontinued. ### 1/5 — Katastrophe *2025-02-05, version 4.0.0* Diese App ist als Nachfolger der Stages Link App eine absolute Katastrophe. Jeden Tag muss die Gangschaltung neu kalibriert werden, jeden Tag muss ich mir eine neue Zahnkranzeinstellung suchen, die einigermaßen passt. Auch wenn ich die Zahngrenze unverändert lasse, habe ich beim jedem Training völlig veränderte Widerstände von ganz leicht bis nicht machbar schwer. So muss ich mir jedes Training neue Kränze suchen, um eine Einstellung zu finden, mit der ich einigermaßen sinnvoll trainieren kann. D.h., ich bin vor jedem Training ca. eine Viertelstunde damit beschäftigt, eine sinnvolle Einstellung zu finden. so macht das weder Sinn noch Spaß. Mit der alten App hat das problemlos geklappt, seitdem es diese nicht mehr gibt, macht das ganze Konzept keinen Sinn mehr und ich überlege, das Fahrrad zu verkaufen. ### 1/5 — Zero stars if I could *2024-12-18, version 4.0.0* Terrible app, connects to the bike at my gym 10% of the time if I’m lucky. Not sure if anyone still actively works on this app but it sure seems like not. ### 1/5 — Help please *2024-08-25, version 4.0.0* Trying to get back into cycling. Is this app still working of just me. Can’t get logged in so no way to upload my rides at the moment ### 1/5 — From 3 to 4 stars down to one *2024-08-02, version 4.0.0* It is really sad to see how the functionality dropped. That Today’s plan (the underlying platform for Stages Link) went bust is one thing. What Stages made out of this opportunity rather disappointing. Analytics are not accessible. Support is not available anymore. No structured pre defined rides available anymore, no library. Syncing with Komoot doesn’t work anymore. The best alternative for Garmin has just gone. No connection with Polar. ### 1/5 — Caiou o cervidor *2024-07-19, version 4.0.0* Minha conta desvinculou sozinho do app e não consigo entrar em conta nem uma e nem mês numa conta nova ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great - got updates? *2025-07-19, version 4.0.0* Works great, never a problem. Would like to be able to modify zones manually and use app on desktop ### 5/5 — Nice! *2025-05-15, version 4.0.0* Very powerful and customizable screen is extremely bright. Battery life seems good flexible use of connections to heart rate monitors, lights, power meters, etc.. it’s a nice package overall and it mounts nicely in front of drop bars or horizontally on a long enough stem. Pretty nice! ### 5/5 — Great app for great product *2025-02-01, version 4.0.0* Really enjoy stages product - am able to fuse data with other sources to get complete understanding of workout and fitness levels ### 5/5 — Problem *2024-09-15, version 4.0.0* I can’t connect my phone with my dash M200 ### 5/5 — Super duper *2024-09-14, version 4.0.0* The app surpasses on all counts! Totally cool. ### 5/5 — Stages App *2024-09-10, version 4.0.0* Easy to use, good library of workouts which I now use instead of trainer road for indoor training. ### 5/5 — Getting to know it better *2024-06-24, version 4.0.0* Added a new dash and it’s getting smoother all the time ### 5/5 — The Best *2024-03-10, version 4.0.0* For those that know, the qualities that the Stages app and Dash L200 offer makes cycling an improved experience in terms of maximizing performance. Want a metric to follow on your ride? Stages has you covered. Want perfect GOS turn to turn on your climb and descent? Yep. Want expert analytics for post ride and workout planning? Indeed. Honestly, this is just another level of experience when it comes to cycling tech. I’m sure that Tour riders get another level of tech, but as a mere mortal, this is as good as it gets. ### 5/5 — Anspornend, herausfordernd, revitalisierend! *2024-01-03, version 3.12.0* Mir wird einiges abgefordert und morgen bin ich besser als gestern - genau das was ich wollte! ### 5/5 — Excellent experience *2023-12-30, version 3.12.0* Ride quality and data acquisition and management Is top notch. Enjoying the Stages ease of operation and intuitive setup. Would recommend to cyclists and exercise enthusiasts --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*