Giro d'Italia vs Elite Square
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Giro d'Italia
Follow the Giro d'Italia cycling race with daily updates. Access news, videos, pictures, results, and standings. Stay connected to the Corsa Rosa with real-time race information.
- Race day-by-day coverage
- News, videos, and pictures
- Results and standings
- Real-time updates
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Download the Giro d'Italia application to enjoy and follow the race day by day. Discover new features: - News, videos, pictures - Results and standings - Real-time updates The Corsa Rosa always with you, in your hands.
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.
- Virtual gear shifting
- Customizable gear ratios
- Smart trainer integration
- Sequential shifting mode
- Multiple user profiles
- Stand-alone mode
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Giro d'Italia at 36% against Elite Square's 0%. Giro d'Italia also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Giro d'Italia ships an update every 2 months, Elite Square every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Giro d'Italia | Elite Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. | Elite srl |
Customer experience
Giro d'Italia
Elite Square
Bugs and requests
Giro d'Italia
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Live stream lags by 1-2 days
- Leaderboard/classification section causes crashes
- Notifications don't function or save settings
- Pages fail to load or load very slowly
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- Initialization errors and loading loops
- Content marked as 'Loading Error - No Data'
- Incomplete download or installation failures
- Navigation bar overlaps with iOS safe areas
- Stage overview opens instead of individual stage details
- Live commentary feature crashes repeatedly
- Inaccurate rider information and photos
- Results not updating after race completion
- Video gallery showing outdated content
Requested features
12 requests- Reliable live video streaming with proper updates
- Improved navigation and cleaner UI design
- Full stage replay and highlight videos
- Better search functionality for riders by country
- Offline access to stage information
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- Consistent language support without mixing
- Help/FAQ section for user guidance
- Proper notification settings that save preferences
- Comparison with Tour de France app standards
- Real-time race tracking without delays
- Rider profile data for all participants
- Option to disable spoiler notifications
Elite Square
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Giro d'Italia
No in-app purchases
Elite Square
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Giro d'Italia free?
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