Comparison

ClubJoy Instructor vs Elite Square

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

Head to head
About

ClubJoy Instructor

Features
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Easily learn and deliver all ClubJoy workouts on your smartphone. Features: - Watch the instructor video on your phone or stream it to your TV via Chromecast. - Always see the right outlines for the part of the lesson you are watching - Stream music on- and offline with our integrated music player - Create your own playlist for a program by selecting the best tracks of each release * this app is currently only available for certified instructors. Interested in becoming an instructor? Contact ClubJoy now!

About

Elite Square

This app allows cyclists to virtually replicate their outdoor bike's gear setup for indoor training. Customize gear ratios, select from presets, and integrate with smart trainers for a realistic riding experience.

Highlights
  • Virtual gear shifting
  • Customizable gear ratios
  • Smart trainer integration
  • Sequential shifting mode
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Stand-alone mode
Features
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Square is the ultimate companion app for cyclists who have purchased the Elite's Square smart frame. With virtual gear shifting, customizable gear ratios, and seamless integration with your smart trainer, you can replicate the feel of riding your outdoor bike indoors like never before. Virtual Gear Shifting Square lets you replicate the gear setups from the three major manufacturers: Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. Customize your gear ratios and cassette teeth to match your exact outdoor bike setup. Whether you're tackling flat rides, mountain climbs, or hilly courses, you can choose from 13 preset configurations or adjust them manually. For added convenience, start immediately with a pre-set 12-speed Shimano profile (11-30) or create your own. Sequential Shifting For maximum convenience, Square features a customizable sequential shifting mode with 5 to 24 resistance levels, giving you smooth and intuitive control over your ride. Customizable Profiles With Square, you can create up to 5 different user profiles, each tailored to specific gear setups and riding preferences. Smart Trainer Integration Pair your Square frame effortlessly with your nearest detected smart trainer for a fully immersive indoor cycling experience. Stand-Alone Mode Pre-set a resistance level and ride without connecting to external apps. Key Features: Virtual gear shifting with customization for Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo setups 13 customizable presets for different gear ratios Sequential shifting with adjustable resistance levels (5-24) Pre-set profiles for Flat Rides, Mountain Climbs, and Hilly Courses Stand-alone mode with customizable resistance levels Up to 5 user profiles Seamless pairing with smart trainers Experience indoor cycling like never before—customize, control, and transform your training with Elite's Square smart frame. Download the app and get started today.

Screenshots

ClubJoy Instructor4 screens
Elite Square3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClubJoy Instructor at every 2 months against Elite Square's every 11 months. ClubJoy Instructor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

ClubJoy Instructor ships an update every 2 months, Elite Square every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ClubJoy Instructor versus Elite Square: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClubJoy InstructorElite Square
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClubJoy BVElite srl

In-app purchases

None

ClubJoy Instructor

No in-app purchases

None

Elite Square

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClubJoy Instructor free?
ClubJoy Instructor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elite Square free?
Elite Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClubJoy Instructor or Elite Square have ads?
Neither ClubJoy Instructor nor Elite Square shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClubJoy Instructor or Elite Square?
ClubJoy Instructor ships an update every 2 months, and Elite Square every 11 months. Most recently, ClubJoy Instructor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Elite Square on November 4, 2026.

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