Comparison

Xplova Connect vs Bryton Active

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

Head to head
About

Xplova Connect

This app syncs cycling activities and routes from a compatible device. Users can create custom routes, download training plans, and upload performance data to various platforms.

Highlights
  • View and store recorded cycling activities
  • Create custom cycling routes
  • Download routes from Xplova's website
  • Download and upload training plans
  • Upload activities and performance data to platforms like Strava
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The Xplova Connect App is the mobile app for Xplova’s cycling computer, X5 Evo. With the Xplova Connect App, you’ll be capable of: 1. View and store recorded activities that are synced from X5 Evo. 2. Create a custom cycling route and send it to X5 Evo. 3. Download a cycling route from Xplova's website and send it to X5 Evo. 4. Download training plans and upload them to X5 Evo. 5. Upload cycling activities, performance data, and bike routes to different platforms (e.g., Xplova, Strava).

About

Bryton Active

Easily track and plan workouts, customize your cycling device, and plan routes. Seamlessly sync activities to popular platforms and update device firmware and GPS data with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Track and plan workouts
  • Customize device settings
  • Plan trips and routes
  • Sync to 3rd party platforms
  • Update firmware and GPS data
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Bryton Active App store description: Spend more time riding and less time worrying! The easy-to-use Bryton Active app allows you to track/plan workouts, customize your device, plan trips, sync to popular 3rd party platforms, and much more! User-Friendly Interface The new Active app offers a whole new experience with a more intuitive and easier-to-navigate user interface, a categorized app menu, and a more user-friendly design, all while incorporating powerful features and functions! Zero-Touch Setup Setup just became even easier! Conveniently customize almost any setting in REAL TIME with a simple click of a button without navigating through device menus! Upload Activities Conveniently Cut the cord on PC uploads! With improved Bluetooth communication, it is easier than ever to sync your rides and view detailed ride overviews and analysis whenever and wherever you ride with Bryton Active! Plan Trips Simply and Easily Easily plan trips on your trip-enabled Bryton computer! Either enter an address or point of interest and let the app automatically find the best route for you or define your own routes with touch-enabled points and multi-destination custom routes! Auto Sync to 3rd Party Platforms The Bryton Active app can automatically sync your workouts with your favorite 3rd party platforms such as Strava, TrainingPeaks, Komoot, and SelfLoops after simply setting up. You can share your rides with friends and family or prepare for events strategically! Update Firmware/GPS Data Easily After you pair the device with the Bryton Active app, the app will automatically check the device’s firmware version and current GPS data and then notify you when updates become available. You always have the newest updates and the best features. New Bluetooth-Enabled Features It is now possible to sync and plan workouts, download planned trips, view/upload ride logs, modify the device settings, calibrate the altitude, and much more all via Bluetooth with the Bryton Active app. New Automatic Features With the new app, it is now possible to automatically sync tracks from your device to the Active app, automatically calibrate altitude, and set up the auto pause feature of the Bryton device.

Screenshots

Xplova Connect3 screens
Bryton Active4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bryton Active at 4.7 against Xplova Connect's 2.0. Bryton Active also leads on ratings volume (724 vs 2) and review sentiment (22% vs 4%). Xplova Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bryton Active holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryton Active has 724 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Xplova Connect's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bryton Active's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xplova Connect ships an update every 2 months, Bryton Active every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Xplova Connect versus Bryton Active: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXplova ConnectBryton Active
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (724 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.0% of reviews22.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2724 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXPLOVA INC.Bryton Inc.

Customer experience

Xplova Connect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative82.0%

Bryton Active

All ratings724 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative70.4%

Bugs and requests

Xplova Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bryton Active

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • Ride data not syncing properly
  • Account confirmation emails not working
  • Inability to change settings on device

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Imperial units support
  • Improved third-party app integration
  • Better route planning and navigation

In-app purchases

None

Xplova Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Bryton Active

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xplova Connect free?
Xplova Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bryton Active free?
Bryton Active is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xplova Connect or Bryton Active?
Bryton Active is rated higher. Xplova Connect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bryton Active averages 4.7 from 724 ratings.
Do Xplova Connect or Bryton Active have ads?
Neither Xplova Connect nor Bryton Active shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xplova Connect or Bryton Active?
Xplova Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Bryton Active every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xplova Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bryton Active on November 6, 2026.

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