Comparison

SRAM AXS vs Cannondale

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

Head to head
About

SRAM AXS

Personalize and control your bicycle's smart components. Monitor battery levels, configure settings, and receive ride-ready status updates. Explore cross-category integrations for a customized cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Personalize component configuration
  • Monitor component battery levels
  • Check bike's ready-to-ride status
  • Update component firmware
  • Configure multiple bike profiles
  • Enable enhanced shifting modes
Features
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SRAM AXS app connects to your smart devices, enabling personalization of your bike - and ride. That includes configuring components the way you want, keeping a close eye on battery levels and exploring cross-category integrations. (Dropper post with a drop bar groupset? No problem!) AXS app allows you to control and learn from your bike, bringing new levels of interaction with AXS enabled components. Wake the bike and let it tell you if it is ready to ride based on the battery and pressure levels. The more you know, the more you learn, the more you love. Technical Features: + Enables enhanced shifting modes + Personalize multiple bike profiles + Enables RD trim adjustment (MicroAdjust) + Monitors AXS component battery levels + Informs bike’s ready to ride status + Updates AXS component firmware + Post ride notifications from AXS Web when paired with a compatible bike computer AXS Component Compatibility: Compatible with any SRAM AXS components, RockShox AXS components, all Power Meters and Wiz devices.

About

Cannondale

Track your cycling rides with detailed metrics, analysis, and performance graphs. Connect various sensors, receive service reminders, and access bike-specific information. Monitor your fitness and environmental impact while managing your bike's warranty.

Highlights
  • Real-time ride tracking and analysis
  • Bluetooth sensor and device support
  • Automatic ride data syncing
  • Bike service reminders
  • Detailed bike information and manuals
  • Eco-impact reporting
  • Automatic warranty activation
Features
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Easily track every ride with the official (and free) Cannondale app. Use your phone GPS or integrated Wheel Sensor (included on most new Cannondale bikes). See the fitness and eco benefits of riding your bike, register for your warranty, and get detailed bike info and service reminders to help care for your Cannondale. KEY FEATURES RIDE TRACKING & ANALYSIS A beautiful Ride Screen displays your most important metrics in real time, with support for dark mode, landscape mode, customizable fields, maps, and Garmin Varia radar integration. After your ride, the new Ride Analysis screen lets you dive deep into your performance with second-by-second data, interactive maps, ride graphs, and detailed statistics. Analyze rides recorded in the Cannondale App, or those imported from Strava and Garmin. SENSOR & DEVICE SUPPORT Connect your ride to a wide range of Bluetooth devices. Record and analyze data from power meters, heart rate monitors, cadence sensors, speed sensors, Garmin Varia radars, and Bosch e-bikes. AUTOMATIC RIDE TRACKING When you ride with a Cannondale Wheel Sensor — included on many new bikes starting model year 2019 onward — your basic ride data is automatically stored on the sensor and can be synced to the app after your ride so you never need to worry about forgetting to press start. SERVICE MADE EASIER Get helpful service reminders based on distance and hours logged so you can connect with your favorite local dealer for needed services to keep your Cannondale running flawlessly. DETAILED BIKE INFORMATION Get helpful information about your 2019 or newer Cannondale bike, such as manuals, geometry, bike fit, parts lists, suspension setup and more. GARMIN VARIA RADAR SUPPORT Garmin Varia Radar models with Bluetooth (including RVR315, RTL515, RCT715, eRTL615) are supported. You’ll get visual and audio radar alerts on your phone when cars are approaching. BIKES ARE BETTER With the eco-report feature, you can see the positive impact you and the Cannondale community are making through fuel saved and CO2 emissions reduced. AUTOMATIC WARRANTY Activate your generous warranty when you add your bike to the App. Download the free Cannondale App now and join the expanding movement of cyclists taking charge of their ride. See Cannondale’s privacy policy here: https://www.cannondale.com/en/app/app-privacy-policy Having trouble with the App or your Wheel Sensor? Please see our FAQs here: https://cannondale.zendesk.com/hc/categories/360006063693 Or, contact our support team for help: support@cyclingsportsgroup.com

Screenshots

SRAM AXS4 screens
Cannondale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cannondale at 4.8 against SRAM AXS's 2.4. Cannondale also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (40% vs 16%). 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

Cannondale holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 423 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SRAM AXS's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cannondale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SRAM AXS ships an update every 3 weeks, Cannondale every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SRAM AXS versus Cannondale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSRAM AXSCannondale
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (423 ratings)4.8 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews39.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4232K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSRAM LLCCannondale

Customer experience

SRAM AXS

All ratings422 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative63.0%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative73.0%

Cannondale

All ratings1,942 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative48.7%

User reviews

SRAM AXS

From 423 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as intended
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Battery life indicator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Firmware update problems
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 👎 Poor user experience

Cannondale

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable and accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Integrates well with Apple Health and Garmin
  • 📊 Provides detailed ride data and analytics
  • 🔧 Helpful bike maintenance reminders

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with wheel sensor
  • 🔋 Battery-draining app
  • 🤔 Inconsistent ride recording and mapping
  • 🕰️ Lacks ability to pause/resume rides

Bugs and requests

SRAM AXS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes during firmware updates
  • Components not detected or recognized
  • Settings not saved properly
  • Frequent sign-out issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to micro-adjust each gear individually
  • Percentage-based battery level indicator
  • Offline functionality
  • Improved firmware update process
  • Better integration between app and web portal

Cannondale

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Ride data not syncing properly
  • Speedometer inaccuracies
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Apple Watch app
  • Integration with Strava and other fitness apps
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

SRAM AXS

No in-app purchases

None

Cannondale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SRAM AXS free?
SRAM AXS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cannondale free?
Cannondale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SRAM AXS or Cannondale?
Cannondale is rated higher. SRAM AXS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 423 ratings, while Cannondale averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.
Do SRAM AXS or Cannondale have ads?
Neither SRAM AXS nor Cannondale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SRAM AXS or Cannondale?
SRAM AXS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cannondale every 2 weeks. Most recently, SRAM AXS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cannondale on November 6, 2026.

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