Comparison

MTB Hangtime vs Canyon

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

Head to head
About

MTB Hangtime

This app is a Strava-compatible ride computer and analysis tool for mountain bikers. It tracks detailed ride statistics, jump and turn performance, and offers safety features like position beacons and a 2-way radio. It also allows for video telemetry overlays and automatic lift ride identification.

Highlights
  • Strava compatible ride computer
  • Detailed jump and turn analysis
  • Position beacon and 2-way radio
  • Action camera video telemetry overlay
  • Automatic lift ride identification
  • Advanced mapping and elevation profiles
  • Bluetooth device integration
Features
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Take your mountain biking to the next level with MTB Hangtime, the ultimate Strava compatible ride computer and analysis app built for riders like you. Whether you're shredding downhill, conquering technical climbs, or chasing KOMs, MTB Hangtime tracks every aspect of your ride with pinpoint accuracy using your phone's GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, and barometer. General Stats - Elevation stats - Speed stats - Distance stats - Training Load/ Fatigue & Fitness Jumps - Vertical & horizontal distance - Distinguishes up vs. down distance to differentiate drops vs step ups - Hangtime per jump and total hangtime per ride - Historical jump performance & leaderboard - 3d graph of jump path through space to determine if jump was cleared or cased Turns - Avg/max gforce - Avg/max Lean Angle - Historical turn performance & leaderboard Device Integration -Connect to external devices including power meters and heart rate monitors via Bluetooth Segments - Create new segments & favorite existing segments - View trends in past segment performance during post-ride analysis - View current live segment performance graphed over boxplot of all past efforts - Track Personal Records and King of Mountain leader Beacons - Share position beacon with friends for safety, meetups, etc - View a friend’s shared beacons to see users current location, segment time, and other live ride stats 2-Way Radio - Share your radio with friends - Push-to-talk on a shared radio for quick communication while riding, changing plans, etc. Overlay - Overlay up to 4k telemetry data on top of action camera video - Pick widgets from jumps, turns, speed, elevation, maps to add to the overlay - Trim/cut favorite parts, combine multiple videos - Variety of render setting to balance quality and speed (resolution, fps, bit rate, etc) - Wind noise reduction - Add background music track Lifts/Runs - Automatically identifies lift rides - Subtracts distance/elevation traveled while on lift - Tracks total runs/lift count Mapping - View color-coded speed track - Fine grained zoomable elevation profile for detailed elevation/grade analysis - Trim start or end of activity (ex. Accidentally recorded the car ride home) - 3d interactive map showing actual path traveled in 3 dimensions with color-coded elevation grade - 3d & 2d maps include both topo and satellite tiles as well as slope shading, aspect shading, and elevation shading. Device Integration -Connect to external devices including power meters and heart rate monitors via Bluetooth -Auto-sync to Strava Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Canyon

This app helps you get the most out of your bike with assembly guides, maintenance tips, and personalized recommendations. Track your bike's features, view your collection, and stay inspired to ride with expert content.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step assembly guides
  • Maintenance and cleaning instructions
  • Bike feature details and components
  • Personalized bike recommendations
  • Bike collection management
  • Theft protection and location tracking
Features
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Get even more out of your Canyon bike, and learn how to keep it in great condition for years to come. In the Canyon app, you can easily access assembly assistance, get personalised recommendations, check out your bike’s features, or view your entire Canyon collection. We inspire to ride. Our app features include: - Step-by-step guides for assembling, maintaining, and cleaning your bike - All your bike’s features and details in one place, including its dimensions and original components - Personalised recommendations for your bike model - Bike-related articles and videos Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, the Canyon app is the perfect companion for all your biking needs. Download it now and start getting the most out of your ride. One Canyon account Once you create an account, it acts as your key to log in to the app and Canyon website. If you've forgotten your password, no worries – you can easily reset it in the login screen. From box to bike Get started with our assembly assistance. Scroll through our speedy start guides at your own pace. Or watch the unboxing video on your bike’s page to see how it’s done by our experts. Always connected With our new Spectral:ON you’ll stay connected to your bike at all times. To protect your Spectral:ON from light-fingered theft, switch on your digital shield after your ride. That way, you can locate your bike on the map at all times, and get alerts if it moves. Stay in shape Maintaining your bike is part of the experience. A bike that’s well maintained is a bike that’s safe to ride. Learn how to adjust your bike before you start. Find out how to clean your bike after a heavy ride. Discover when to replace certain parts to keep your ride safe. Your bike’s page has everything you need to keep it in top shape. Inspiration to ride Sometimes you can do with an extra shot of motivation to kickstart your ride. What better way than to watch our athletes and drink in their passion for riding? Feel the speed. Live the excitement. Get the adrenaline flowing. Get inspired to ride.

Screenshots

MTB Hangtime4 screens
Canyon4 screens

Verdict

The call

MTB Hangtime and Canyon both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MTB Hangtime's written reviews are positive against 43% of Canyon's. MTB Hangtime also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). Canyon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 23). On price, rating and ads 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. MTB Hangtime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Canyon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MTB Hangtime against 4.8 for Canyon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canyon has 2.7K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MTB Hangtime's written reviews are positive against 43% of Canyon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTB Hangtime ships an update every 3 days, Canyon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MTB Hangtime versus Canyon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTB HangtimeCanyon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.8% of reviews
Number of ratings232.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYLAND LUEDERSCanyon Bicycles GmbH

Customer experience

MTB Hangtime

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Canyon

All ratings2,686 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative48.6%

Bugs and requests

MTB Hangtime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Canyon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to bike's GPS
  • Login/password reset issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to set up suspension parameters
  • Improved bike part diagrams
  • Support for more languages

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MTB Hangtime

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Premium$1.991 Month
None

Canyon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTB Hangtime free?
MTB Hangtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canyon free?
Canyon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MTB Hangtime or Canyon?
MTB Hangtime and Canyon are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 2.7K ratings respectively.
Do MTB Hangtime or Canyon have ads?
Neither MTB Hangtime nor Canyon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTB Hangtime or Canyon?
MTB Hangtime ships an update every 3 days, and Canyon fortnightly. Most recently, MTB Hangtime was updated on October 29, 2026 and Canyon on October 30, 2026.

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