Comparison

BreakAway vs Shelinks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Shelinks

Receive alerts from contacts and apps, and track health metrics like steps and sleep. Customize your smartwatch with favorite watch faces and personal photos. Stay connected and informed with notifications on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Contact and app alerts
  • Step and sleep tracking
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Sports activity tracking
  • Smartwatch face customization
  • Personal photo watch faces
Features
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Receive alerts from your favorite contacts/apps,track everything from steps to sleep through the app.The best part? You can further customize your smartwatch to perform your favorite watch faces from app,DIY favorite photos selected from your phone.Download now to stay connected. GET NOTIFIED - Know who's calling or texting you TRACK IT ALL - Keep track of your progess pedometer,sleep,heart rate,sports ect. GET CONNECTED - Start receiving notifications on your watch! Compatible with Healthkit.

Screenshots

BreakAway4 screens
Shelinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BreakAway at 4.3 against Shelinks's 3.0. BreakAway also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Shelinks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. BreakAway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shelinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BreakAway holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BreakAway has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of BreakAway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shelinks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BreakAway ships an update fortnightly, Shelinks monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
BreakAway versus Shelinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakAwayShelinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1210.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMun Heng Ow李缘 伍

Customer experience

BreakAway

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Shelinks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BreakAway

One-time1
  • 1000 Medals Promo$0.99
None

Shelinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BreakAway free?
BreakAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelinks free?
Shelinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BreakAway or Shelinks?
BreakAway is rated higher. BreakAway averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Shelinks averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BreakAway or Shelinks have ads?
BreakAway shows ads; Shelinks does not.
Which is updated more often, BreakAway or Shelinks?
BreakAway ships an update fortnightly, and Shelinks monthly. Most recently, BreakAway was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shelinks on November 3, 2026.

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