Comparison

Exposure SYNC V2 vs Orbea RS Connect

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

Orbea RS Connect

Manage and customize your RS system for a seamless riding experience. Adjust assist levels, configure your dropper post, and personalize controls. Easily activate your warranty and receive firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Adjust assist levels
  • Configure Smart Dropper
  • Customize controls
  • Activate warranty
  • Firmware updates
  • Direct bike connection
Features
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Orbea RS Connect connects you directly to your bike, bringing everything you need to understand, customize and manage your RS system together in one intuitive app. One place. One interface. A seamless way to stay in control before, during and after every ride. RS is all about improving performance and the riding experience through next-level solutions designed to feel natural and unobtrusive. RS Connect keeps the system working quietly in the background, so the focus stays exactly where it should: on the ride. What you can do Change assist levels Adjust power assistance to match your riding style and terrain, fine-tuning how the system responds so support always feels natural and controlled. Configure your Smart Dropper Personalize your OC Dropper Post MC10 by setting a custom midpoint, ensuring consistent and precise saddle positioning every time you ride. Customize your controls Customize how your RS Control Remote behaves, from LED brightness to functional settings, keeping control intuitive and distraction-free. Activate your warranty easily Register your bike directly through the app and activate your warranty in just a few steps, with all your bike information stored in one place. Stay up to date Get access to the latest features and improvements through seamless firmware updates, so your RS system is always performing at its best. Built for RS-equipped bikes RS Connect works with selected Orbea electric bicycles featuring RS technology, delivering a fully integrated and optimized experience where hardware and software work as one.

Screenshots

Exposure SYNC V24 screens
Orbea RS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbea RS Connect at every 3 weeks against Exposure SYNC V2's every 3 months. Exposure SYNC V2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exposure SYNC V2 ships an update every 3 months, Orbea RS Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exposure SYNC V2 versus Orbea RS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExposure SYNC V2Orbea RS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltimate Sports EngineeringORBEA, S. COOP

In-app purchases

None

Exposure SYNC V2

No in-app purchases

None

Orbea RS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exposure SYNC V2 free?
Exposure SYNC V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbea RS Connect free?
Orbea RS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exposure SYNC V2 or Orbea RS Connect have ads?
Neither Exposure SYNC V2 nor Orbea RS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exposure SYNC V2 or Orbea RS Connect?
Exposure SYNC V2 ships an update every 3 months, and Orbea RS Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Exposure SYNC V2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Orbea RS Connect on October 26, 2026.

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