Comparison

Exposure SYNC V2 vs Pedal Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Exposure SYNC V2

Features
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SYNC is Exposure Lights latest technology, using a Bluetooth connection combined with the APP you can create bespoke burn times and Lumen outputs. It allows the rider to have simultaneous command of both a helmet and handlebar light to give the ultimate smart control. 1. Bluetooth connectivity App links to SYNC range of lights via Bluetooth, user can customise user programs, switch standard programs, check live battery status, and setup the SYNC handlebar remote on a maximum of two lights 2. Customisable programs You can tune burn time or lumen output to your chosen levels based on your ride requirements. Additionally, you can turn modes on/off and turn flash on/off on these programs. 3. Bluetooth remote Setup your Bluetooth remote to control one or two lights, with the ability to synchronise the mode changes or run both lights separately.

About

Pedal Pulse

This app combines pro cycling news, AI-powered training insights, and community features for cyclists of all levels. Connect with your local club, access training advice, and stay updated on races and media.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized training coach
  • In-depth training insights and articles
  • Local club digital spaces for updates and events
  • Daily cycling news and race results
  • Curated cycling podcasts and videos
  • Community feed for sharing rides and stories
  • Cycling tools like calculators and calendars
Features
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Pedal Pulse is the training companion for cyclists who want to ride smarter, not just harder. Track every ride, understand your numbers, and follow a clear plan to get faster — all in one app. YOUR AI COACH, WINSTON Winston learns from your training and turns sports science into clear guidance: when to push, when to recover, and how to turn each session into real fitness. - Personalised guidance built around your goals and current form - Plain-English advice on power, heart-rate zones and endurance TRAINING THAT ADAPTS TO YOU - Structured training plans that schedule straight into your calendar - Map out your race season and let Winston build your plan around it - Send workouts straight to Zwift, Garmin and Wahoo - Follow your progress week to week and stay consistent KNOW YOUR NUMBERS - FTP, VO2 max estimates, Critical Power and Durability on every ride - Compound Score (W²/kg) benchmarks your power-to-weight, from Developing to WorldTour - Ride-by-ride analysis you can actually act on FUEL YOUR RIDING - Daily calorie and macro targets that adapt to your training load - AI meal plans built around your schedule and preferences - On-bike fuelling plans with carb, fluid and timing targets EVERY RIDE, AUTOMATICALLY - Connect Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, Rouvy and Apple Health - Rides import on their own, with duplicates filtered out RIDE THE REAL WORLD - Plan routes with realistic time estimates for the climbs ahead - Local Wind Map shows what the wind will do — and your best time to start - Turn any ride into a shareable route, with fastest-time leaderboards - Check what to wear before you head out, plus gear-ratio and tyre-pressure calculators COMPETE AND STAY MOTIVATED - Pulse Performance: Race Lines, Showdowns and Pulse Marks track your best efforts - Pacesetter keeps your streaks and consistency on the rails YOUR CYCLING WORLD, IN ONE PLACE - Daily racing news, results and the best cycling media - Join your club to share rides, results and announcements - A community feed for the riders and stories you care about Built by cyclists, for cyclists. Whether you're chasing a first 100k or a podium, Pedal Pulse helps you train, fuel, connect and keep getting better. Download Pedal Pulse and start riding smarter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pedalpulse.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Exposure SYNC V24 screens
Pedal Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exposure SYNC V2 at none against Pedal Pulse's 2. Exposure SYNC V2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Pedal Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Pedal Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Exposure SYNC V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exposure SYNC V2 ships an update every 3 months, Pedal Pulse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Exposure SYNC V2 versus Pedal Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExposure SYNC V2Pedal Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB61 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperUltimate Sports EngineeringPedal Pulse Technologies Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Exposure SYNC V2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pedal Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pedal Pulse Pro Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pedal Pulse Pro Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Exposure SYNC V2 free?
Exposure SYNC V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedal Pulse free?
Pedal Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exposure SYNC V2 or Pedal Pulse have ads?
Neither Exposure SYNC V2 nor Pedal Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exposure SYNC V2 or Pedal Pulse?
Exposure SYNC V2 ships an update every 3 months, and Pedal Pulse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Exposure SYNC V2 was updated on September 8, 2026 and Pedal Pulse on September 14, 2026.

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