Comparison

CycliqPlus vs Canyon

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

Head to head
About

CycliqPlus

Customize your bike camera settings and light configurations for optimal recording and visibility. Overlay Strava data onto your videos or generate automatic highlight reels of your rides. Stream, preview, and download footage directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Customize camera and light settings
  • Overlay Strava activity and map data
  • Create automatic ride highlight reels
  • Edit and trim video footage
  • Live stream and download footage via WiFi
  • Incident Protection mode control
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The CycliqPlus App allows you to change the settings and customise your Fly6 Pro, Fly12 Sport, Fly6 GEN 3, Fly12 CE, Fly6 CE or Fly12 bike camera. Choose your preferred camera and light setup to capture everything and stay visible on your rides. Plus, you can now overlay Strava activity and map data on your videos or create an automatic highlight reel of your ride on the Fly. The Fly6 Pro allows for connecting via 5gHz WiFi for live streaming, previewing and downloading your recorded footage on the go. We ALL NEW: OVERLAY STRAVA DATA ON YOUR VIDEOS OVERLAYING STRAVA DATA Connect to your Strava account to CHANGE SETTINGS IN YOUR CYCLIQ BIKE CAMERA Pair your Fly device using the CycliqPlus App, then easily navigate through settings to customise your device. - Change camera settings - Choose your preferred light settings - Adjust sound levels and alerts - Turn Incident Protection mode on/off AUTOMATICALLY CREATE HIGHLIGHT REEL Quickly create a 30 or 60 second snapshot of your ride and share straight to socials without any manual video editing. EDIT YOUR FOOTAGE With this app you’ll be able to quickly edit your videos, add Strava overlays and share to your preferred social platform. - Import Footage from your Fly6 Pro via 5gHz WiFi transfer - Import footage from Fly12 Sport via MicroSD card reader - Import footage from Fly6 CE and Fly12 CE through USB On-The-Go (OTG) (cable connector required) - Import footage from Fly12 via WiFi (not available on CE models) - Edit and trim footage - Connect to Strava and overlay your metrics on to your footage - Add tramlines to your video - Share your finished video on social media

About

Canyon

Access assembly guides, maintenance tips, and personalized recommendations for your bicycle. Track your bike's features, view your collection, and stay connected with theft protection features. Get inspired to ride with expert content.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step assembly guides
  • Maintenance and cleaning instructions
  • Bike features and details
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Theft protection and location tracking
  • Riding inspiration content
Features
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Get even more out of your Canyon bike, and learn how to keep it in great condition for years to come. In the Canyon app, you can easily access assembly assistance, get personalised recommendations, check out your bike’s features, or view your entire Canyon collection. We inspire to ride. Our app features include: - Step-by-step guides for assembling, maintaining, and cleaning your bike - All your bike’s features and details in one place, including its dimensions and original components - Personalised recommendations for your bike model - Bike-related articles and videos Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, the Canyon app is the perfect companion for all your biking needs. Download it now and start getting the most out of your ride. One Canyon account Once you create an account, it acts as your key to log in to the app and Canyon website. If you've forgotten your password, no worries – you can easily reset it in the login screen. From box to bike Get started with our assembly assistance. Scroll through our speedy start guides at your own pace. Or watch the unboxing video on your bike’s page to see how it’s done by our experts. Always connected With our new Spectral:ON you’ll stay connected to your bike at all times. To protect your Spectral:ON from light-fingered theft, switch on your digital shield after your ride. That way, you can locate your bike on the map at all times, and get alerts if it moves. Stay in shape Maintaining your bike is part of the experience. A bike that’s well maintained is a bike that’s safe to ride. Learn how to adjust your bike before you start. Find out how to clean your bike after a heavy ride. Discover when to replace certain parts to keep your ride safe. Your bike’s page has everything you need to keep it in top shape. Inspiration to ride Sometimes you can do with an extra shot of motivation to kickstart your ride. What better way than to watch our athletes and drink in their passion for riding? Feel the speed. Live the excitement. Get the adrenaline flowing. Get inspired to ride.

Screenshots

CycliqPlus4 screens
Canyon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canyon at 4.8 against CycliqPlus's 4.0. Canyon also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 11%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 408). CycliqPlus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canyon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canyon has 2.7K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CycliqPlus's written reviews are positive against 43% of Canyon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CycliqPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, Canyon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CycliqPlus versus Canyon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycliqPlusCanyon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (408 ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews43.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4082.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCycliq Products Pty. Ltd.Canyon Bicycles GmbH

Customer experience

CycliqPlus

All ratings404 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative82.3%

Canyon

All ratings2,667 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative48.2%

User reviews

CycliqPlus

From 408 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good camera quality
  • 🚀 Stable video recording
  • 🚀 Useful safety features
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 👎 Lacking functionality
  • 👎 Complicated setup and usage

Canyon

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent bike quality
  • 👍 Great after-sales service
  • 💰 Affordable prices
  • 🚲 Innovative and advanced bikes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/unreliable
  • 🔒 Inability to add bikes to app
  • 🤷‍♂️ Lack of support for non-European serial numbers
  • 🤔 Unintuitive app navigation

Bugs and requests

CycliqPlus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inconsistent device detection
  • Settings changes not saving properly
  • Formatting SD cards not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and edit footage on mobile
  • Improved Strava integration
  • Easier firmware updates
  • Simultaneous control of front and rear cameras

Canyon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to bike's GPS
  • Login/password reset issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to set up suspension parameters
  • Improved bike part diagrams
  • Support for more languages

In-app purchases

None

CycliqPlus

No in-app purchases

None

Canyon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycliqPlus free?
CycliqPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canyon free?
Canyon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CycliqPlus or Canyon?
Canyon is rated higher. CycliqPlus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while Canyon averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do CycliqPlus or Canyon have ads?
Neither CycliqPlus nor Canyon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CycliqPlus or Canyon?
CycliqPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Canyon fortnightly. Most recently, CycliqPlus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Canyon on October 22, 2026.

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