Stages Cycling vs Studio Z Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stages Cycling
Configure and manage your Stages cycling computer, smart bike, and power meter. Customize rider metrics, data screens, and bike settings. Track rides, analyze performance, and connect with popular fitness apps for seamless data sharing.
- Configure Stages Dash GPS computer
- Manage Stages SB20 smart bike gearing
- Pair with Stages products and sensors
- Record indoor rides
- Receive phone notifications on Dash
- Manage course files and workouts
- Upload ride files to 3rd party apps
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Your ride. Your data. Your Stages. The Stages Cycling app gives cyclists the tools to configure, manage, ride, and achieve individual goals with Stages Cycling products. SET UP & CUSTOMIZE • Configure Stages smart bikes, including SB20 and the new SB200 • Create and customize bike and rider profiles • Customize shifter, gearing, and button settings • Manage connected devices and sensors • Download and update product firmware RIDE & TRACK • View real-time cycling performance data (power, cadence, and heart rate) • New dynamic ride gauges • Portrait or landscape display • Pair devices and sensors during your ride • Pass-through sensor integration • Capture and save ride data • Build a GPX course to share with your favorite cycling computer ANALYZE & SHARE • Review post-ride metrics and performance data • Track your rides and workouts on the integrated calendar • Analyze power and indoor cycling rides with tools including Fitness - CTL, Fatigue – ATL, Form – TSB and T-Score. • Upload ride data to third-party apps • Connect with Strava, TrainingPeaks, and other services through StagesCloud • Apple Health connected WORKOUTS • Search for cycling workouts • Choose and build workouts • Ride structured workouts • Use connected sensors and devices throughout your training The Stages Cycling app is compatible with Stages Power and Stages Bike products and is supported by StagesCloud for data storage and third-party connections. NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. Stages Cycling is authentic cycling.
Studio Z Studios
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Studio Z Yoga and Studio Z Cycle & Pilates brings your entire fitness routine into one app. Book and manage classes across yoga, cycling, Pilates, and strength training — all from a single, streamlined schedule. • Browse & book classes • View instructor profiles so you can follow your favorites and discover new teachers • Waitlist & auto-enroll for popular classes so you never miss a spot • Class reminders with push notifications before you're due on the mat, bike, or floor • Flexible memberships — see packages or unlimited plans at a glance Whether you're flowing through vinyasa, pushing pace on the bike, sculpting with Pilates, or lifting heavy, Studio Z keeps your whole practice organized in one place.
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Verdict
Stages Cycling and Studio Z Studios are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Stages Cycling | Studio Z Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPIA Cycling Inc | FITDEGREE LLC |
Bugs and requests
Stages Cycling
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to upload/sync workouts
- Erratic cadence and speed tracking
- Disconnection issues with Bluetooth sensors
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to manually modify power zones
- Desktop app or web interface
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
Studio Z Studios
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stages Cycling
No in-app purchases
Studio Z Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stages Cycling free?
Is Studio Z Studios free?
Do Stages Cycling or Studio Z Studios have ads?
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