Comparison

myETraining vs Canyon

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

Canyon

This app helps you get the most out of your bike with assembly guides, maintenance tips, and personalized recommendations. Track your bike's features, view your collection, and stay inspired to ride with expert content.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step assembly guides
  • Maintenance and cleaning instructions
  • Bike feature details and components
  • Personalized bike recommendations
  • Bike collection management
  • Theft protection and location tracking
Features
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Get even more out of your Canyon bike, and learn how to keep it in great condition for years to come. In the Canyon app, you can easily access assembly assistance, get personalised recommendations, check out your bike’s features, or view your entire Canyon collection. We inspire to ride. Our app features include: - Step-by-step guides for assembling, maintaining, and cleaning your bike - All your bike’s features and details in one place, including its dimensions and original components - Personalised recommendations for your bike model - Bike-related articles and videos Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, the Canyon app is the perfect companion for all your biking needs. Download it now and start getting the most out of your ride. One Canyon account Once you create an account, it acts as your key to log in to the app and Canyon website. If you've forgotten your password, no worries – you can easily reset it in the login screen. From box to bike Get started with our assembly assistance. Scroll through our speedy start guides at your own pace. Or watch the unboxing video on your bike’s page to see how it’s done by our experts. Always connected With our new Spectral:ON you’ll stay connected to your bike at all times. To protect your Spectral:ON from light-fingered theft, switch on your digital shield after your ride. That way, you can locate your bike on the map at all times, and get alerts if it moves. Stay in shape Maintaining your bike is part of the experience. A bike that’s well maintained is a bike that’s safe to ride. Learn how to adjust your bike before you start. Find out how to clean your bike after a heavy ride. Discover when to replace certain parts to keep your ride safe. Your bike’s page has everything you need to keep it in top shape. Inspiration to ride Sometimes you can do with an extra shot of motivation to kickstart your ride. What better way than to watch our athletes and drink in their passion for riding? Feel the speed. Live the excitement. Get the adrenaline flowing. Get inspired to ride.

Screenshots

myETraining4 screens
Canyon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canyon at 4.8 against myETraining's 4.1. Canyon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). myETraining's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Canyon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canyon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canyon has 2.7K ratings behind it against 508, 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 43% of Canyon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myETraining ships an update every 2 months, Canyon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
myETraining versus Canyon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyETrainingCanyon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (508 ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews42.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5082.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElite srlCanyon Bicycles GmbH

Customer experience

myETraining

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

Canyon

All ratings2,686 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative48.6%

User reviews

myETraining

From 508 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate power and cadence readings
  • 👍 Good training features
  • 👍 Excellent performance and quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Calibration problems
  • 🤑 Paid subscription required for basic features
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🐛 Unreliable data and metrics

Canyon

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent bike quality
  • 👍 Great after-sales service
  • 💰 Affordable prices
  • 🚲 Innovative and advanced bikes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/unreliable
  • 🔒 Inability to add bikes to app
  • 🤷‍♂️ Lack of support for non-European serial numbers
  • 🤔 Unintuitive app navigation

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

Canyon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to bike's GPS
  • Login/password reset issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to set up suspension parameters
  • Improved bike part diagrams
  • Support for more languages

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

Canyon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myETraining free?
myETraining is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canyon free?
Canyon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myETraining or Canyon?
Canyon is rated higher. myETraining averages 4.1 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Canyon averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do myETraining or Canyon have ads?
Neither myETraining nor Canyon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myETraining or Canyon?
myETraining ships an update every 2 months, and Canyon fortnightly. Most recently, myETraining was updated on November 1, 2026 and Canyon on November 3, 2026.

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