Comparison

AlterLock vs CYCPLUS

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

Head to head
About

AlterLock

This app pairs with a theft prevention device to monitor your vehicle. It offers loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking to deter theft and provide location updates. Manage vehicle details, device settings, and track your assets with peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Movement-detection alarm
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Independent communication
  • Advanced GPS tracking
  • Vehicle registration
  • Device settings adjustment
  • Map-based location history
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The AlterLock app works in conjunction with the theft prevention device "AlterLock" to keep an eye on your beloved vehicle, including bicycles, motorcycles, and cars. The AlterLock device provides peace of mind through loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking capabilities. Key features include: 1. Alarm to Deter Thieves: A movement-detection alarm sounds directly from the device, deterring criminals and providing a strong deterrent against theft and vandalism. 2. Smartphone Notifications for Assurance: If the device detects movement, it will send a unique notification sound to your smartphone, allowing you to quickly notice and rush to your vehicle. 3. Independent Communication Function: The device can communicate on its own, sending notifications and location information even outside the Bluetooth range. 4. Advanced Tracking Ability: It attempts to pinpoint location information indoors and outdoors by receiving not only precise GPS signals but also Wi-Fi and cell tower signals. Additional App Functions: - Register photos, specs, and frame numbers of your vehicles. - Toggle the device's lock mode. - Adjust various device settings (detection sensitivity, alarm patterns, on/off, duration of sound, regular communication, accident detection, etc.). - Display tracking location information and history on the map screen. - Manage up to three vehicles and devices. Please note: - User registration is required to use the service. - Purchase of the AlterLock device and a service agreement is also required. - This service does not guarantee theft prevention. For more details on service contracts and usage fees, please visit: https://alterlock.net/en/service-description Terms and Conditions: https://alterlock.net/en/service-terms Privacy Policy: https://alterlock.net/en/privacy-policy

About

CYCPLUS

This app facilitates firmware updates for smart cycling equipment, including GPS computers, sensors, and power meters. It also allows for calibration, pairing, and recording of workout data, with detailed viewing of past activities.

Highlights
  • Firmware updates for wireless cycling products
  • Calibration and pairing of power meters
  • Bike trainer calibration
  • Workout data storage and recording
  • Detailed workout data viewing
Features
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Cycplus focuses on the design and development of smart cycling equipment. This application is used for the firmware update of all the company's wireless products (GPS bike computer, cadence sensor, heart rate monitor, power meters, bike trainer), calibration and pairing of power meters, and calibration of bike trainer, store and record workout data, view workout details etc. The company's official website cycplus.com.Store and record workout data, view workout details.

Screenshots

AlterLock4 screens
CYCPLUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AlterLock at 3.7 against CYCPLUS's 1.8. AlterLock also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%). CYCPLUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. AlterLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CYCPLUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlterLock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AlterLock's written reviews are positive against 17% of CYCPLUS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlterLock ships an update every 2 months, CYCPLUS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AlterLock versus CYCPLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlterLockCYCPLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better1.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTSCAPE INC.成都晨电智能科技有限公司

Customer experience

AlterLock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative52.9%

CYCPLUS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlterLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$39.951 Year
None

CYCPLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlterLock free?
AlterLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CYCPLUS free?
CYCPLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AlterLock or CYCPLUS?
AlterLock is rated higher. AlterLock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CYCPLUS averages 1.8 from 12 ratings.
Do AlterLock or CYCPLUS have ads?
Neither AlterLock nor CYCPLUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlterLock or CYCPLUS?
AlterLock ships an update every 2 months, and CYCPLUS monthly. Most recently, AlterLock was updated on November 2, 2026 and CYCPLUS on November 3, 2026.

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