Cyclist vs Cytronex App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cyclist
This app delivers in-depth road cycling content, featuring reviews of bikes and gear, expert advice, and stunning photography. Explore iconic brands, pro peloton stories, and breathtaking rides from around the world.
- Road bike reviews
- Cycling gear reviews
- Expert performance advice
- Pro peloton stories
- Stunning photography
- App-friendly format
- Video content and 360° views
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The Cyclist app brings the digital magazine, website, podcast and store together in one place. • Catch up on the latest news, kit launches, race highlights and opinions on the website. • Use the interactive map to browse the back catalogue of rides and climbs around Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. • Flick through the latest issue of Cyclist magazine – or any back issues – with enhanced reading facility to make it phone-friendly. • Listen to the podcast, where we talk to some of the biggest names in the sport, including Tadej Pogačar, Greg LeMond, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Bradley Wiggins, Tom Pidcock, Lizzie Deignan, Pippa York and many, many more. • Head to the store to find back issues of Cyclist magazine, plus books, t-shirts, prints and other gifts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cytronex App
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An essential tool for owners of Cytronex electric assistance kits manufactured from May 2021 onwards. Using this app you can: - Monitor your Cytronex bottle charge level - Adjust the assistance power for each of the assistance levels - Adjust the brightness of display LEDs - Select between hub and derailleur gears for your bicycle - View the Cytronex user manual and fitting instructions - Send logs containing diagnostic information to the Cytronex support team - Access an online troubleshooter to assist with common issues - Upgrade the firmware in your Cytronex bottle Note that this app connects to a Cytronex bottle via Bluetooth, so you will need to enable Bluetooth on your device to use it. Most of the functionality of the app is only available when connected to a Cytronex bottle (built from May 2021 onwards).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cytronex App at none against Cyclist's 10. Cytronex App also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Cyclist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 3 months. Cytronex App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cyclist ships an update every 4 months, Cytronex App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyclist | Cytronex App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (147 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metropolis International Group Ltd | Modern Times Limited |
Bugs and requests
Cyclist
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes immediately on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 17 and newer versions
- Downloaded magazines don't persist on device
- Partial downloads despite good internet connection
- App locks up and freezes during use
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- Cannot access downloads without internet connection
- Subscription validation errors (iTunes receipt error 21004)
- Login fails to recognize email or account credentials
- App resets and loses all downloaded content after updates
- Menu structure completely broken after updates
- White pages stating data source cannot be read
- Jittery page loading during browsing
- Unable to navigate between issues
- App becomes unusable after forced updates
- Subscription status not recognized despite valid payment
- Issues 100-108 cause app to crash
- Subscribe button leads to useless page
Requested features
10 requests- Bookmark functionality to save reading position
- Page sync across devices
- Offline reading without internet requirement
- Zoom-enabled contents page
- Device-compatible GPS files for cycling routes
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- More North American cycling destination coverage
- Integration of advertisements with shop/web links
- Ability to re-open magazine where you left off
- Display percentage of magazine read on cover
- Improved navigation between editions
Cytronex App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cyclist
- 3 month subscription1 Month trial$13.993 Months
- 6 month subscription$26.996 Months
- 12 month subscription$49.991 Year
- Cyclist Single Issue 47$4.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 49$4.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 52$4.99
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- Cyclist Single Issue 14$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 44$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 46$5.99
- Cyclist Single Issue 48$5.99
Cytronex App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cyclist free?
Is Cytronex App free?
Do Cyclist or Cytronex App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cyclist or Cytronex App?
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