Comparison

Cateye Cycling vs Bryton Active

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

Head to head
About

Cateye Cycling

Track and record your cycling rides, including speed, cadence, heart rate, and power. Upload your data to popular platforms or view it on a connected smart computer. Enhance your ride with call and email alerts.

Highlights
  • Record ride data
  • Upload to Strava/TrainingPeaks
  • Mirror Mode with smart computer
  • Call/email alerts
  • Sensor Direct Mode
  • Smart set-up and customization
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CATEYE Cycling™ App for iPhone. This app works with Bluetooth SMART sensors or can be used directly with a smartphone to measure and record ride data/route information, and upload this data to the CatEyeAtlas™, Strava™ and TrainingPeaks™ sites. Mirror Mode and call/email alert features can be used to enhance your riding experience when Cateye Cycling™ is paired with a CATEYE smart computer. In Mirror Mode, data from the smartphone is sent to the CATEYE smart computer where it can be viewed. Phone call and email alert icons are also displayed. The smart computer can work with Bluetooth SMART Speed, Cadence, Heart Rate and Power sensors in this mode. When smartphone use is not an option, Sensor Direct Mode can be used as a backup. This mode syncs the smart computer directly with the Bluetooth SMART Speed, Cadence, Heart Rate or Power sensor. Other features include smart set-up (configuration of various smart computer settings, automatic clock adjustment), display customization, automatic clock adjustment, and importing of a summary of ride data in Sensor Direct Mode. Notes) 1.Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 2.To save iPhone's battery power consumption, we recommend you keep the "Connect" turned OFF on MENU screen unless you are measuring ride data. My App record the users riding log data for cycling. iTunes file sharing function provide for users to backup there log data. the ability to share activities with the Health app.

About

Bryton Active

Easily track and plan workouts, customize your device, and plan trips. Sync rides automatically to popular platforms and update firmware wirelessly. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Workout tracking and planning
  • Device customization
  • Trip planning and routing
  • Automatic 3rd party syncing
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Bluetooth device control
Features
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Bryton Active App store description: Spend more time riding and less time worrying! The easy-to-use Bryton Active app allows you to track/plan workouts, customize your device, plan trips, sync to popular 3rd party platforms, and much more! User-Friendly Interface The new Active app offers a whole new experience with a more intuitive and easier-to-navigate user interface, a categorized app menu, and a more user-friendly design, all while incorporating powerful features and functions! Zero-Touch Setup Setup just became even easier! Conveniently customize almost any setting in REAL TIME with a simple click of a button without navigating through device menus! Upload Activities Conveniently Cut the cord on PC uploads! With improved Bluetooth communication, it is easier than ever to sync your rides and view detailed ride overviews and analysis whenever and wherever you ride with Bryton Active! Plan Trips Simply and Easily Easily plan trips on your trip-enabled Bryton computer! Either enter an address or point of interest and let the app automatically find the best route for you or define your own routes with touch-enabled points and multi-destination custom routes! Auto Sync to 3rd Party Platforms The Bryton Active app can automatically sync your workouts with your favorite 3rd party platforms such as Strava, TrainingPeaks, Komoot, and SelfLoops after simply setting up. You can share your rides with friends and family or prepare for events strategically! Update Firmware/GPS Data Easily After you pair the device with the Bryton Active app, the app will automatically check the device’s firmware version and current GPS data and then notify you when updates become available. You always have the newest updates and the best features. New Bluetooth-Enabled Features It is now possible to sync and plan workouts, download planned trips, view/upload ride logs, modify the device settings, calibrate the altitude, and much more all via Bluetooth with the Bryton Active app. New Automatic Features With the new app, it is now possible to automatically sync tracks from your device to the Active app, automatically calibrate altitude, and set up the auto pause feature of the Bryton device.

Screenshots

Cateye Cycling4 screens
Bryton Active4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bryton Active at 4.7 against Cateye Cycling's 2.8. Bryton Active also leads on ratings volume (724 vs 35) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Cateye Cycling's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bryton Active holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryton Active has 724 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Cateye Cycling's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bryton Active's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cateye Cycling ships an update every 2 months, Bryton Active every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cateye Cycling versus Bryton Active: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCateye CyclingBryton Active
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (35 ratings)4.7 (724 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews22.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35724 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatEye Co., Ltd.Bryton Inc.

Customer experience

Cateye Cycling

All ratings35 ratings
Positive34.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral15.9%
Negative68.3%

Bryton Active

All ratings723 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative70.4%

User reviews

Cateye Cycling

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 👍 Great cycling app
  • 👍 Works great with Trek
  • 👍 Useful little gadget
  • 👍 Easy to use on the bike

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Latest update no longer supports Padrone Digital
  • 🐛 Completely unintuitive setup
  • 🐛 Buttons don't function as instructed
  • 🐛 Cannot progress setup
  • 🐛 Cadence sensor data not recorded/transferred

Bryton Active

From 724 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless sync with devices
  • 🚀 Great app functionality
  • 💡 Useful features like route planning
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Sync problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Account and login problems

Bugs and requests

Cateye Cycling

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Latest update no longer supports Padrone Digital
  • Buttons do not function as instructed
  • Cadence sensor data not recorded or transferred
  • App not uploading rides to Strava
  • Loses connection to iPhone during rides
Show 41 more
  • Stopped recording at 60-minute mark
  • Head unit won't connect to iPhone after recent update
  • Latest version crashes on syncing with Padrone Smart+
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Padrone+
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Padrone+
  • App not uploading to Strava
  • Loses connection during ride and will not upload to Strava
  • Poor Bluetooth connection after software update
  • Losing communication with device during ride
  • App is completely useless after update
  • Bluetooth pairing conflict
  • Strava upload data is incorrect (power, HR, cadence)
  • Latest update is flaky
  • Recorded distance is incorrect
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Strada Smart
  • App crashes immediately on iOS 10
  • Does not work with iOS 10
  • App crashes on iOS 10
  • App crashes when connecting to head unit
  • App crashes when trying to pair
  • Cannot use computer because app is not running
  • Cannot update odometer
  • Indoor trainer data uploaded to Strava is wrong
  • Icons and fonts are huge on iPhone 6s Plus
  • App crashes and ride data disappears
  • App crashes after 90 minutes
  • Speed is extremely inaccurate with speed/cadence sensor
  • App pauses after a few feet
  • App crashes when trying to change settings
  • Cannot set odometer accurately
  • Does not display average speed, maximum speed, or elevation climbed
  • App not ready for prime time
  • Constant disconnections with Mio Go HR monitor
  • App crashes and requires uninstalling, losing past rides
  • App not responsive, misses touch input
  • Power meter readings fluctuate too much
  • App drains battery
  • GPS usage is all or nothing
  • Broken basic functionality, cannot connect to Strava
  • Interface is crap
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Strada Smart

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Allow manual lap setting
  • Add tire circumference option for 29x2.2 or manual entry
  • Improve Strava upload for power, HR, and cadence
  • Add auto pause in app
Show 5 more
  • Allow setting mirror mode
  • Improve power meter data smoothing (10/15 second moving average)
  • Allow location services only while using the app
  • Cosmetic upgrade for UI
  • Improve responsiveness and touch input

Bryton Active

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • Ride data not syncing properly
  • Account confirmation emails not working
  • Inability to change settings on device

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Imperial units support
  • Improved third-party app integration
  • Better route planning and navigation

In-app purchases

None

Cateye Cycling

No in-app purchases

None

Bryton Active

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cateye Cycling free?
Cateye Cycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bryton Active free?
Bryton Active is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cateye Cycling or Bryton Active?
Bryton Active is rated higher. Cateye Cycling averages 2.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Bryton Active averages 4.7 from 724 ratings.
Do Cateye Cycling or Bryton Active have ads?
Neither Cateye Cycling nor Bryton Active shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cateye Cycling or Bryton Active?
Cateye Cycling ships an update every 2 months, and Bryton Active every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cateye Cycling was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bryton Active on October 29, 2026.

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