CatEyeSYNC vs GPXBicycleTrainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CatEyeSYNC
Control and customize your CatEye bike lights. Connect multiple lights, adjust modes, and monitor battery levels for an enhanced cycling experience.
- Connect multiple lights
- Customize light modes
- View battery levels
- Works with CatEye Sync products
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CatEyeSYNC™ App works with CatEye lights. With this app, you can set up multiple Cateye Sync products to connect, customize light modes and view battery levels of each light.
GPXBicycleTrainer
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GPX Bicycle Trainer turns your own GPX routes into 3D cycling courses for indoor training, simulation rides, and route previews. The app generates a course from GPX distance, elevation, and grade data. You can check the route in a 3D view, elevation profile, and 2D map while tracking your current position. Sample GPX routes are included, so you can try the app before preparing your own files. Key features: - Generate 3D courses from GPX files - Simulation rides using a selected power value - Cycling Power / FTMS smart trainer support - Power, cadence, and speed data from supported devices - Grade transmission for FE-C compatible trainers - Bluetooth heart-rate monitor support - Save, replay, and delete ride records - Export and share ride records as GPX - Compare previous rides, personal bests, and segments - Check course quality and adjust grade smoothing - Japanese / English localization How it works: 1. Import a GPX file or choose a sample route 2. Set rider weight, bike weight, and power 3. Start a simulation ride, or connect a smart trainer and train 4. Replay saved rides and use them for your next session Simulation and training can be tried for a limited free duration. A one-time Unlimited Unlock removes the time limit. Ride replay remains available for free. Ads can be hidden with a separate one-time purchase. Bring your favorite roads into your everyday training setup. GPX Bicycle Trainer is a practical cycling app for riders who want to train with their own GPX routes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatEyeSYNC at none against GPXBicycleTrainer's 2. GPXBicycleTrainer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GPXBicycleTrainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CatEyeSYNC asks for nothing beyond the download.
CatEyeSYNC ships an update every 6 weeks, GPXBicycleTrainer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatEyeSYNC | GPXBicycleTrainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CatEye Co., Ltd. | HIROYUKI SAITO |
In-app purchases
CatEyeSYNC
No in-app purchases
GPXBicycleTrainer
- Remove the time limit.$4.99
- Remove the ads$9.99
Questions
Is CatEyeSYNC free?
Is GPXBicycleTrainer free?
Do CatEyeSYNC or GPXBicycleTrainer have ads?
Which is updated more often, CatEyeSYNC or GPXBicycleTrainer?
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