Comparison

KiActiv vs Shapo

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

Head to head
About

KiActiv

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The KiActiv® App allows you to upload physical activity data from your Bluetooth LE enabled wearable device to your KiActiv® account. Designed for existing KiActiv® users, the quick and simple upload will mean you can view your data instantly in the KiActiv® Online Dashboard.

About

Shapo

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Train smarter. Ride stronger. Stay consistent — with Shapo. Shapo is your intelligent cycling coach, designed to help you reach your training goals through personalised, adaptable plans. Whether you're preparing for a single event, aiming for a new FTP, or simply riding to feel stronger, Shapo builds a structured plan that fits your life — not the other way around. What Shapo Offers: • Personalised Training Plans – Get the Most Out of Your Workout Whether you’re looking to build your strength, speed, or endurance; maintain your fitness and flexibility; lose weight; or prepare for an event, Shapo can build a training plan to fit your goals. Tell Shapo your goals, available time, and fitness level — and it builds a custom cycling plan designed just for you. • Adapts to Your Life and Preferences Shapo evolves with you. If your schedule changes, you skip sessions, or life gets in the way, your plan adjusts with a single tap. • Sync to Your Smartwatch for Finer Control of Your Health Connect Garmin, Apple Health Kit, or Google Health Connect to sync sleep, stress, and recovery data. Shapo monitors your health metrics and adapts before burnout or overtraining occurs. • Progress Feedback & Coaching Insights Get timely notifications when your FTP changes, training load becomes unbalanced, or trends in your recovery are detected – all with practical guidance. • Supports Multiple Training Types Your plan can include a holistic range of cycling, strength training, yoga, running, and recovery sessions – all based on your preferences and equipment. •Train for Any Event You can adjust your plan to help train for events with a fully personalisable event builder from; Solo to Group rides, Road, MTB, CX or Gravel races • Illness & Injury Handling Log when you're feeling unwell or injured, and Shapo will reduce your load, modify sessions, and keep your momentum going without pushing you too hard. After the 7 day free trial, Shapo requires an ongoing monthly or annual subscription to access all app functionality. Please see the terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KiActiv3 screens
Shapo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KiActiv at none against Shapo's 2. Shapo's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Shapo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KiActiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KiActiv versus Shapo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiActivShapo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKi Performance Lifestyle LtdShapo LTD

In-app purchases

None

KiActiv

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shapo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Shapo Annual Subscription7 Days trial$99.901 Year

Questions

Is KiActiv free?
KiActiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shapo free?
Shapo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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