Comparison

Cannondale vs iConnect Next by Timex

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

Head to head
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

About

iConnect Next by Timex

Track your heart rate, activity, workouts, and sleep with this companion app for compatible smartwatches. Set personal goals, view health insights, and manage notifications. It also offers guided breathing exercises and a watch face library.

Highlights
  • All-day activity tracking
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Workout recording
  • Sleep tracking
  • Notification management
  • Watch face customization
  • Blood oxygen measurement
Features
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Manage your health, fitness and daily connectivity with iConnect Next by Timex, the free companion app for tracking your heart rate, all-day activity, workouts, sleep and more. Connect a compatible iConnect smartwatch to improve your health by managing your steps, distance, calories burned, sleep, weight, and more. Setup a custom profile and daily step goal to create a truly personal and customized experience. The iConnect Next by Timex app also allows you to sync your data with Apple Health. Features: ACTIVITY TRACKING: For all-day tracking of steps, calories burned, active minutes, and sleep, pair the app with your iConnect smartwatch. NOTIFICATIONS: When paired via Bluetooth with an iConnect smartwatch you can manage your notification, incoming call and do not disturb settings directly from the app. MONITOR HEART RATE: Collect your Heart Rate data by wearing your smartwatch. Use the app to view insights, manage stress and see the results of your workouts. See how your heart rate trends can improve your fitness. RECORD WORKOUTS: Track your exercise, then check the app to view your progress and how your performance is improving. HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING?: Use a compatible iConnect smartwatch and app to monitor your sleep time and quality. WATCH FACE LIBRARY: Update your compatible watch from a large selection of custom watch faces or choose a photo from the library of your smartphone. BLOOD OXYGEN: Measure your blood oxygen (SPO2 %) using your compatible iConnect by Timex smartwatch. STRESS LEVEL: Measure your stress level from 1-99 based on your heart rate variability. RELAX: Whether you are feeling stressed or just need a short break, use the 1 or 2 minute guided breathing feature to help achieve a more relaxed state. Learn more at www.timex.com

Screenshots

Cannondale4 screens
iConnect Next by Timex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cannondale at 4.8 against iConnect Next by Timex's 3.0. Cannondale also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 27). iConnect Next by Timex's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cannondale has 2K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Cannondale's written reviews are positive against 36% of iConnect Next by Timex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cannondale ships an update every 2 weeks, iConnect Next by Timex every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cannondale versus iConnect Next by Timex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCannondaleiConnect Next by Timex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better3.0 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCannondaleTIMEX

Customer experience

Cannondale

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

iConnect Next by Timex

All ratings25 ratings
Positive48.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

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

iConnect Next by Timex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cannondale

No in-app purchases

None

iConnect Next by Timex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cannondale free?
Cannondale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iConnect Next by Timex free?
iConnect Next by Timex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cannondale or iConnect Next by Timex?
Cannondale is rated higher. Cannondale averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while iConnect Next by Timex averages 3.0 from 27 ratings.
Do Cannondale or iConnect Next by Timex have ads?
Neither Cannondale nor iConnect Next by Timex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cannondale or iConnect Next by Timex?
Cannondale ships an update every 2 weeks, and iConnect Next by Timex every 5 months. Most recently, Cannondale was updated on November 6, 2026 and iConnect Next by Timex on November 3, 2026.

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