Comparison

myETraining vs Cyql

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

Head to head
About

myETraining

Transform your device into a personal trainer for managing home trainer sessions. Enjoy immersive cycling experiences with real videos and automatic resistance adjustments. Track your progress, create custom programs, and share data with popular fitness platforms.

Highlights
  • RealVideo and myRealVideo training
  • Automatic resistance adjustment for hometrainers
  • GPS course recording and simulation
  • Cloud-based data storage and sharing
  • Custom training program creation
  • Data export to Strava and MapMyRide
Features
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Turn your smartphone or tablet into a personal trainer: ELITE's myETraining App is a new and exciting way to manage ELITE hometrainers and structure training sessions. Free Level Training Option. A 1 year subscription for € 19.99 (prices may vary by country) activates all myETraining options. myETraining Features: - RealVideo and myRealVideo training: Chose from among the many RealVideo available for purchase or download some of the many user-created myRealVideos. The video of the course adjusts to match your speed* to create an immersive cycling experience. Use with Interactive Hometrainers: myETraining automatically adjusts the resistance for an even more realistic cycling simulation. You're free to choose how and where to start on-video training; pick any location on the map to begin. - Compatible with Smart Bluetooth sensors. (if it's supported by the hometrainer you're using) - Compatible with the ELITE Misuro Blu and ELITE Misuro B+ sensors. These ELITE sensors are not directly applied on the bicycle but on the trainer, so assembling hometrainers is even faster. (if it's supported by the hometrainer you're using) - ANT FE-C and Bluetooth Support for ELITE Hometrainers. - Compatible with ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart power measuring sensors (ergometers) (compatibility may depend on the device used). - Cloud-based Data: Your training data can be directly stored by your cloud account and shared between your personal devices. - New, simple procedure to create training programs. - Video or audio playlist creation. - Road race GPS course recording to later relive your training sessions with myETraining maps. - Data export to Strava and MapMyRide. You'll be able to display power, cadence, heart rate, speed, time and distance data directly on your smartphone or tablet iOS. 
myETraining is compatible with the following ELITE hometrainers and rollers: Real Turbo Muin, Turbo Muin, Digital, Hydromag, Fluid and Magnetic technology-compatible hometrainers and many more. Please check the configuro.elite-it.com site to verify compatibility. AVAILABLE OPTIONS Basic Training: choose from constant power, levels or preset programs as your training mode. Training Test: create a monthly program based on your previous test results. Map races: create tracks anywhere in the world on Maps and simulate them with your hometrainer. Track recording with Maps: take your smartphone with your and record the GPS track, you'll then be able to simulate it with your hometrainer any time you want even when it rains or snows outside ** History: save your training data to analyse your progress later on. Save, share and export all your training data to evaluate your performance and improvements. Export your data directly to Strava with just one click. Check configuro.elite-it.com to see if you need additional hardware to use myETraining. * only on hometrainers and electronic rollers ** continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Cyql

Connect with cyclists and clubs for group rides, communication, and gear exchange. Discover new routes, plan rides, and stay informed about the cycling community. Share experiences and ride together globally.

Highlights
  • Create, find, and share rides
  • Group ride safety features
  • Integrated communication
  • Cycling community marketplace
  • GPX route discovery
  • Ride planning and tracking
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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Cyql - Connect cyclists and clubs Whether you're cycling solo, looking for a new group to ride with, or part of a cycling club, Cyql is your ultimate cycling companion and guide in the world of biking. Ride together or alone Create, find, and share rides based on speed, distance, and duration. Cycle safer in groups by setting clear expectations in advance. Introduce individual cyclists to clubs and communities through public rides in your region or globally. Efficient communication Say goodbye to cluttered app groups. All relevant communication about your cycling activities is found in one app. Community & connection Use the face book to get to know fellow cyclists from your club. Embrace the global cycling community, discover new riders, clubs, and cycling hubs, and establish new connections. Marketplace for cyclists Buy or sell cycling gear in a trusted manner within the community. A platform by and for cyclists. Stay informed Receive the latest news, check the calendar, and never miss an update with handy push notifications. Plan, track, and organize your rides with ease. Route inspiration Explore the GPX database. Get inspired by routes from other cyclists and discover new paths. Create your own ride, personalize it, and invite others. You have the option to make your ride public or private. Discover, share & ride together Wherever you are in the world, with Cyql, you're always connected to a community of passionate cyclists. Discover the world of cycling, share your experiences, and ride together.

Screenshots

myETraining4 screens
Cyql4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyql at none against myETraining's 10. Cyql also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (60% vs 28%). myETraining's advantage is ratings volume (506 vs 32) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myETraining sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Cyql asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyql holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myETraining has 506 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of myETraining's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cyql's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myETraining ships an update every 2 months, Cyql every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myETraining versus Cyql: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyETrainingCyql
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (506 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings506 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElite srlCyql B.V.

Customer experience

myETraining

All ratings504 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative61.6%

Cyql

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

myETraining

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Bluetooth/ANT+ connection failures
  • Inaccurate power and resistance readings
  • Inability to calibrate trainer properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Strava integration
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more free training content
  • Enhance user interface and customization options

Cyql

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

myETraining

One-time9
  • Annual subscription$8.99
  • Pedaling Analysis$8.99
  • Video Ride$12.99
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  • Video Ride$13.99
  • Video Ride$16.99
  • Video Ride2 variants$17.99
  • Annual subscription$19.99
  • Video Ride$21.99
  • Video Ride$99.99
None

Cyql

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myETraining free?
myETraining is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyql free?
Cyql is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myETraining or Cyql?
Cyql is rated higher. myETraining averages 4.1 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Cyql averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do myETraining or Cyql have ads?
Neither myETraining nor Cyql shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myETraining or Cyql?
myETraining ships an update every 2 months, and Cyql every 3 weeks. Most recently, myETraining was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cyql on October 19, 2026.

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