CycleFi vs BreakAway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CycleFi
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CycleFi: Indoor Cycling Meets Gaming Hit ramps, gain boosts, and bounce off obstacles while completing interval-based workouts on your Bluetooth smart bike or trainer. ▶ Steering Modes Choose from optional steering modes to navigate the course by tapping the screen, rotating your device, or disabling steering to focus solely on cycling. ▶ Workouts Select from built-in workouts, create your own with the workout creator, or import compatible workout formats—including Zwift (.zwo) files. ▶ Stunning Graphics Immerse yourself in a Sci-Fi-inspired environment with stunning visuals and dynamic effects to keep you engaged. ▶ Strava Integration Save and upload your workouts seamlessly to Strava. ▶ Early Adopter Preview Enjoy extra free rides during the early adopter period and lock in a low subscription rate before new features are added. See terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BreakAway
This app transforms indoor cycling into an engaging experience with virtual routes and customizable workouts. It offers seamless integration with popular fitness platforms and advanced connectivity for smart trainers and sensors. Track your progress, share rides, and maintain your gear with ease.
- 100+ pre-built workouts
- Virtual GPS Map routes
- Customizable data screens
- Automatic workout tracking
- Syncs to Strava, TrainingPeaks, etc.
- Import workouts via Dropbox
- Re-Broadcast Bluetooth sensor data
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Get Riding in 60 Seconds No accounts. No passwords. No distractions. Just open the app, set your FTP, choose from 100+ pre-built workouts, and start pedaling. Simplicity! Power, Slope or Heart Rate targets Tap + or - to instantly make a session easier or harder. Customize your data screen with 40+ fields to see exactly what matters to you. (10 spots on iPad, or up to 6 on iPhone in landscape mode.) Supports Power Match! Explore the World from Indoors Turn your indoor ride into an outdoor adventure. Our virtual GPS Map translates your speed and power into a real-world route with virtual slopes. You can also tap the screen to show your current location as well as your route. If you have a pre-planned route, load it via Dropbox. (Turn by Turn direction prompts may be added in the future depending on user feedback.) (Pro Tip: Update your weight for a realistic climbing experience!) Automatic Workout Tracking & Sharing Your ride is automatically saved with a detailed graph. Capture a screenshot with your custom text, and it’s saved directly to your camera roll. Auto-sync to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Garmin Connect (with badges), Apple Health, and more. Share past workouts via email or save as FIT/TCX files. Unlimited Workouts with Dropbox Sync Import any workout file (MRC/ERG/FIT/TCX/GPX) via Dropbox to build your perfect training plan. You can even convert outdoor rides into indoor Power or Slope sessions - perfect for race simulations or structured training indoors. Integrated with Intervals.icu Connect to Intervals.icu for full calendar management, load tracking, and advanced workout planning. Automate mode switching (ERG - HR - Slope) and even let your heart rate control the trainer resistance - ideal for base training or steady-state efforts. Discover shared plans and sync them directly into BreakAway. Your schedule, your load, your control. Advanced Connectivity BreakAway gives you unparalleled flexibility with your gear. Re-Broadcast Mode: Send data from your connected Bluetooth sensors to other apps and devices simultaneously. Perfect for streaming to Zwift, recording on a head unit, and using BreakAway at the same time. Universal Bluetooth Support: Connects to most modern Smart Trainers (FTMS/FEC), power meters, speed/cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors. Apple Watch as a HR Monitor: Use the free companion app to broadcast your heart rate directly from your wrist (HealthKit permissions required). Note: This app does not support ANT+ sensors. Medals & Subscriptions Medals are available via in-app purchase. They are non-transferable and non-restorable after deletion (per Apple Policy: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202023). Ads help support app development - ad-free subscriptions coming soon. Take Your Ride Outside Long-press the START button to switch to Outdoor Mode. Use your phone's GPS to map your route, track speed, distance, and altitude. Gear Tracking & Maintenance Logging Keep your setup in top shape with the new Gear Tracking system. View all your synced Garmin gear, monitor total distance and activities, and record every cleaning, inspection, or replacement with Maintenance Logs. Set up Smart Reminders based on distance, days, or activity count - they notify you when it's time to service or replace a component. Each reminder can repeat automatically after logging maintenance. Track lifetime usage, manage costs, and never miss a service again - all from within the Settings > Connect to Garmin Connect section. Supported Devices & Notes Connectivity: Works with most modern Bluetooth Smart trainers (FTMS), standard power meters, speed/cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors. Note: This app does not support ANT+ sensors. We're Here to Help Having an issue? We want to fix it! Email us at app4g.devel@gmail.com. Your feedback makes BreakAway better for everyone. Break Free. Train Your Way. Download Now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CycleFi at none against BreakAway's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. CycleFi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and BreakAway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CycleFi | BreakAway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 270 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jazon Burnell | Mun Heng Ow |
In-app purchases
CycleFi
- CycleFi (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
BreakAway
- 1000 Medals Promo$0.99








