Cikada vs Pinion Smart.Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cikada
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E-Bike is a power-assisted bicycle. In addition to integrating the power system, CIKADA E-Bike also integrates lights and tire pressure gauges to enhance the safety and value of E-Bike. CIKADA E-Bike App displays E-Bike riding through Bluetooth communication In addition to information, it is also necessary to be able to control other devices of the E-Bike from the App to improve the convenience of using the E-Bike. Features of CIKADA App include (1) Help users record riding information (2) Assist users to compile and analyze riding information (3) Maintenance messages and error message notifications (4) Provide users with convenient remote setting and control of E-Bike
Pinion Smart.Shift
Enhance your cycling experience with this app, offering customizable shifting behavior, charge status monitoring, and button assignment adjustments. It provides advanced features like setting a starting gear and semi-automatic shifting for a personalized ride. Stay updated with software improvements and utilize service tools for optimal performance.
- Adapt shifting behavior to driving profile
- Monitor Smart.Shift charge status
- Adjust E-Trigger button assignment
- Set starting gear with Start.Select
- Utilize semi-automatic shifting with Pre.Select
- Receive software updates and notifications
- Access service tools for reliability
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Improve your Pinion shifting experience with additional functions with the Smart.Shift app! Connect your Pinion Smart.Shift components with this app and use all the advantages: - Adapt the shifting behavior to your driving profile and use the full range of functions of your Pinion Smart.Shift technology. - See the charge status of your Smart.Shift at a glance. - Adjust the button assignment of the TE1 E-Trigger to your needs. - Take advantage of Start.Select and set your starting gear.* - Use Pre.Select for semi-automatic shifting and select your cadence.* - Stay up to date and benefit from important software updates and notifications. - Use our service tools for permanently reliable function. *Only available if Smart.Shift has speed information available (sensor or system information). Note: E-bikes with Smart.Shift, where the settings can be made via the display of the e-bike, are not compatible with the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cikada at every 2 weeks against Pinion Smart.Shift's every 6 weeks. Pinion Smart.Shift's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cikada ships an update every 2 weeks, Pinion Smart.Shift every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cikada | Pinion Smart.Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dyaco International Inc. | Pinion GmbH |
In-app purchases
Cikada
No in-app purchases
Pinion Smart.Shift
No in-app purchases
Questions
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