Comparison

Strainup vs Cylr

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

Head to head
About

Strainup

Features
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you β€” not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts, teach your movements to the app and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes β€” you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING Train the app on a movement in 5 reps. It learns your technique using your iPhone or Apple Watch accelerometer β€” then counts your reps in real time, no screen touching needed. No more wondering how many reps you've done. APPLE INTEGRATION β€’ Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen β€” rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. β€’ Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. β€’ Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen β€” no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES β€’ Automatic rest timer with background tracking β€’ Reorder exercises during your session β€’ Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR β€’ Calisthenics & Street Workout β€’ CrossFit & Functional Fitness β€’ Weightlifting & Strength Training β€’ Running & Cardio β€’ Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it β€” we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.

About

Cylr

Features
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Cylr – Echo Bike Training Companion Cylr is a focused training companion built to turn your iPhone into a dedicated performance display for Echo Bike workouts. It delivers clean, real-time data, structured workout tools, and detailed post-workout analysis without unnecessary setup, accounts, or subscriptions. Designed for athletes who train with intent, Cylr helps you see exactly how you’re performing while you ride and understand your workouts after you’re done. REAL-TIME TRAINING DISPLAY Once connected to your Echo Bike over Bluetooth, Cylr displays live workout metrics directly on your iPhone, including calories, distance, pace, watts, and RPM. Metrics update continuously so you can adjust effort, pacing, and intensity in real time. For heart rate tracking, Cylr pairs with Apple Watch or compatible Bluetooth heart rate straps. Heart rate data is shown live during workouts and stored alongside bike metrics for complete session visibility. KEY FEATURES β€’ Live Bluetooth connection to Echo Bike β€’ Real-time display of calories, distance, watts, RPM, and pace β€’ Live heart rate graph with customizable zones β€’ Live power (watts) graph during workouts β€’ Individual statistics for every work and rest interval β€’ Detailed workout history with full metric breakdowns β€’ Automatic workout saving to Apple Health β€’ Portrait and landscape workout views β€’ Zone 2 training mode for steady-state aerobic sessions WORKOUTS & INTERVAL TRAINING Cylr supports both structured and flexible training. Create fully customized interval workouts or choose from preloaded sessions designed for conditioning, endurance, and performance. Custom interval workouts allow you to configure: β€’ Number of rounds β€’ Work duration β€’ Rest duration β€’ Audio cues for interval transitions Each interval is tracked independently, allowing you to review power output, heart rate response, and pacing with precision. This makes it easy to evaluate effort consistency and adjust future workouts based on real data. ZONE-BASED TRAINING & FEEDBACK Cylr supports customizable heart rate zones with color-coded feedback during workouts. Whether you’re targeting aerobic base training or higher-intensity efforts, zone feedback helps keep training aligned with your goals. A dedicated Zone 2 mode is included for athletes focused on steady-state aerobic development and endurance consistency. WORKOUT REVIEW & HISTORY After every workout, Cylr saves a detailed summary so you can review performance over time. See how your power output, heart rate response, and pacing change across intervals and sessions. Workout history makes it easy to: β€’ Compare sessions β€’ Identify trends β€’ Track improvements in power and consistency β€’ Review individual interval performance All workout data remains accessible for long-term progress tracking. BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR ECHO BIKE Cylr is a companion app built exclusively for Echo Bike workouts. It does not support other exercise bikes or trainers. This focused approach allows Cylr to deliver accurate metrics, stable Bluetooth connectivity, and features designed specifically around Echo Bike performance. APPLE HEALTH & PRIVACY All workouts sync automatically to Apple Health, including calories, distance, heart rate, workout duration, and active energy. Cylr does not require an account and does not collect personal information beyond what is necessary to display and store workout data. Your data stays on your device and within Apple Health. REQUIREMENTS β€’ Echo Bike with Bluetooth capability β€’ iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later β€’ Apple Watch or compatible Bluetooth heart rate strap required for heart rate tracking Cylr is built for athletes who want clear, real-time feedback, structured training tools, and complete visibility into every Echo Bike workout.

Screenshots

Strainup4 screens
Cylr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cylr at none against Strainup's 2. Cylr also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Strainup's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cylr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strainup ships an update fortnightly, Cylr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Strainup versus Cylr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrainupCylr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor SimonUseful Things LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strainup

Subscriptions2
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Cylr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strainup free?
Strainup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cylr free?
Cylr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strainup or Cylr have ads?
Neither Strainup nor Cylr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strainup or Cylr?
Strainup ships an update fortnightly, and Cylr every 3 days. Most recently, Strainup was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cylr on September 22, 2026.

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