Comparison

SIGMA LINK vs Frive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SIGMA LINK

Easily transfer training data from compatible devices to your smartphone. View personal bests, statistics, and completed tracks. Sync all your training data, workouts, and sport profiles with cloud integration for constant access.

Highlights
  • Transfer training units
  • View training statistics
  • Track personal bests
  • Manage device settings
  • Sync with SIGMA CLOUD
  • Access workouts and sport profiles
Features
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The SIGMA LINK App is your supplement to the DATA CENTER and the fastest and easiest way to access your training data. With SIGMA LINK, you can transfer all your training units from a compatible SIGMA product to your smartphone. In addition to this, device settings can be made directly in the app. Besides the individual trainings, the app also shows you personal best performances, training statistics as well as completed tracks. With the SIGMA CLOUD integration, you can sync all your training data, workouts, sport profiles and tracks now with the new LINK App. So your data is available on your iPhone all the time. Enjoy the new SIGMA LINK App! NOTE: Apple doesn't support NFC. If you want to show your data from another bike computer, please use our SIGMA CLOUD to sync your data.

About

Frive

Achieve your cycling goals with a personalized training plan that adapts to your schedule and fitness level. Get workout analysis, rider assessments, and nutrition guidance to optimize your performance.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Adaptive weekly workouts
  • Cycling computer integration
  • Ride analysis and progress tracking
  • Rider ability assessment
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Event pacing strategy
Features
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Prepare for your cycling goals with training that fits your level and your life. Frive supports you throughout the season with: * A personalized plan built around your goals and the time you have to train. * Workouts planned week by week, with a plan that adapts when your schedule changes or you miss a session. * The ability to send workouts to your cycling computer. * Ride analysis to understand what you worked on and track your progress. * An assessment of your abilities and rider profile to identify your strengths and work on your weaknesses. * Nutrition guidance before, during and after your workouts. * A pacing strategy for the day of your goal event. Privacy Policy: https://frive.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SIGMA LINK4 screens
Frive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frive at 88% against SIGMA LINK's 9%. Frive also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). SIGMA LINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Frive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SIGMA LINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIGMA LINK ships an update every 4 months, Frive every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SIGMA LINK versus Frive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIGMA LINKFrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIGMA-ELEKTRO GmbHKiva Technologies

Customer experience

SIGMA LINK

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative80.7%

Frive

Written reviews58 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

SIGMA LINK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Frive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with syncing training plans to devices
  • Occasional freezing and crashes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to connect with Apple Watch
  • Improved integration with other fitness apps

In-app purchases

None

SIGMA LINK

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Frive

Subscriptions10
  • Coaching Offer$12.991 Month
  • Offre Coaching (Mensuelle)$12.991 Month
  • Coaching + (annuel)$17.991 Year
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  • Performance Offer$22.991 Month
  • Performance Offer (Monthly)$22.991 Month
  • Coaching + (annuel)$24.991 Year
  • Coaching Offer$99.991 Year
  • Coaching Offer (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Performance Offer$129.991 Year
  • Offre Performance (Annuel)$179.991 Year

Questions

Is SIGMA LINK free?
SIGMA LINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frive free?
Frive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SIGMA LINK or Frive have ads?
Neither SIGMA LINK nor Frive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIGMA LINK or Frive?
SIGMA LINK ships an update every 4 months, and Frive every 10 days. Most recently, SIGMA LINK was updated on November 2, 2026 and Frive on November 12, 2026.

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