Comparison

Wahoo vs Stages Cycling

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

Head to head
About

Wahoo

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

Highlights
  • Record indoor and outdoor workouts
  • Visualize training zones (power, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices
  • Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors
  • Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices
  • Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers
  • Accurate calorie burn calculation
Features
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◇ Build the better athlete within yourself ◇ Wahoo harnesses the power of your iPhone or iPad to transform the way you ride, run, and train to reach your personalized fitness goals. Visit www.wahoofitness.com to learn more about Wahoo products. ◇ Features ◇ ◇ Record workouts for both indoor and outdoor activities across running, cycling, strength training, and more. ◇ Visualize and manage your training zones for power and heart rate in a single place. ◇ Analyze your activity history from all your Wahoo devices. Get a summary of results from your entire workout, including GPS route, organized by date, and workout type. ◇ Easily find and pair Bluetooth Smart sensors to track heart rate, stride rate data, cycling power, speed, cadence, and more. Even use multiple sensors at the same time. ◇ Discover, connect, and update Wahoo devices via the app. Find comprehensive setup guides to help you onboard and use Wahoo hardware. ◇ Pair with KICKR smart bikes and trainers for the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Control the smart trainer in Passive, Target Power, Simulation, and Resistance modes. ◇ Get the most accurate calorie burn count when paired to a power meter or heart rate monitor. Add age, weight, and height to get your personalized caloric burn. ◇ Share workouts to your favorite training websites, including: Adidas Running Apple Health Dropbox Komoot MapMyFitness MapMyTracks MyFitnessPal RideWithGPS Strava TrainingPeaks Share to email & export your .fit files Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. MINIMUM DEVICE REQUIREMENTS iPhone/iPad: iOS 16 Terms of Service: https://www.wahoofitness.com/terms-of-service

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Wahoo4 screens
Stages Cycling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo at 4.7 against Stages Cycling's 3.8. Wahoo also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 128) and review sentiment (43% vs 32%). Stages Cycling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stages Cycling asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 32% of Stages Cycling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, Stages Cycling every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wahoo versus Stages Cycling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWahooStages Cycling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings) — better3.8 (128 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better128
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB127 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWahoo FitnessSPIA Cycling Inc

Customer experience

Wahoo

All ratings43,469 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,508 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative47.3%

Stages Cycling

All ratings127 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

Wahoo

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
  • 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
  • 👍 Audio announcements have good options
  • 👍 Works well with Zwift
  • 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
  • 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

Stages Cycling

From 128 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and customizable screen
  • 🚀 Flexible use of connections to sensors
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good library of workouts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with power meters and bikes
  • 🐛 Unreliable data tracking and syncing
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates
  • 🔍 Missing key features like analytics and navigation
  • 🔍 Discontinued support for older products

Bugs and requests

Wahoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to trainer
  • Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
  • Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow customization of data screens
  • Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
  • Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
  • Bring back offline workout editing
  • Add an Apple Watch app for better integration

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wahoo

Subscriptions2
  • Wahoo Core14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wahoo14 Days trial$17.991 Month
None

Stages Cycling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wahoo free?
Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stages Cycling free?
Stages Cycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Stages Cycling?
Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Stages Cycling averages 3.8 from 128 ratings.
Do Wahoo or Stages Cycling have ads?
Neither Wahoo nor Stages Cycling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Stages Cycling?
Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Stages Cycling every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stages Cycling on October 25, 2026.

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