Comparison

Absolute Cycling vs Scinst

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

Head to head

Absolute Cycling

Control your cycling computer

About

Absolute Cycling

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With this app, you can effortlessly customize your Absolute Cycling ""The One"" cycling computer. Use the app to: • Pair The One • Setup your profile and settings • Connect your Strava account • Connect your Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors • Download maps to your cycling computer • Upload GPX files to plan a ride • Customize your screens and metric fields • View data of your finished rides Follow the in-app tutorial to learn how to use The One and the app. And the great thing is: you can setup all this even without The One turned on or have it nearby. The ease of use of this cycling computer is unmatched. Absolute Cycling will always focus on what matters most: enjoying your ride.

About

Scinst

Features

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Scinst – The new smart sports app choice! Customize routes, navigate accurately, save POIs, and optimize your training with professional polarized metrics. Whether for outdoor adventures or precise training, Scinst is your perfect companion!

Screenshots

Absolute Cycling4 screens

Scinst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scinst at every 9 days against Absolute Cycling's every 4 months. Scinst also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Cycling ships an update every 4 months, Scinst every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Absolute Cycling versus Scinst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Absolute Cycling	Scinst
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	138 MB	102 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Absolute Cycling B.V.	深圳市山约科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Cycling

No in-app purchases

None

Scinst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute Cycling free?

Absolute Cycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Scinst free?

Scinst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Absolute Cycling or Scinst have ads?

Neither Absolute Cycling nor Scinst shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Absolute Cycling or Scinst?

Absolute Cycling ships an update every 4 months, and Scinst every 9 days. Most recently, Absolute Cycling was updated on September 16, 2026 and Scinst on September 11, 2026.