Comparison

Cateye Cycling vs KogTrainer

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

KogTrainer

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KogTrainer brings serious indoor cycling training to your home. ■ Key features - Connect to Bluetooth smart trainers, power meters, heart rate monitors, and cadence sensors - Real-time display of power, heart rate, cadence, and distance during workouts - Measure your fitness with FTP tests (ramp test / 20-minute test) - Create and edit your own custom workouts - Save workout history on your device and share results as images - Optional automatic upload to Strava ■ Who it's for - Anyone who wants to measure FTP regularly and track their progress - People who want a simple way to use their smart trainer Your workout data is stored on your device by default.

Screenshots

Cateye Cycling4 screens
KogTrainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KogTrainer at every 10 days against Cateye Cycling's every 2 months. Cateye Cycling's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cateye Cycling ships an update every 2 months, KogTrainer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cateye Cycling versus KogTrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCateye CyclingKogTrainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatEye Co., Ltd.hanitaro

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
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  • 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

KogTrainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cateye Cycling

No in-app purchases

None

KogTrainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cateye Cycling free?
Cateye Cycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KogTrainer free?
KogTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cateye Cycling or KogTrainer have ads?
Neither Cateye Cycling nor KogTrainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cateye Cycling or KogTrainer?
Cateye Cycling ships an update every 2 months, and KogTrainer every 10 days. Most recently, Cateye Cycling was updated on November 1, 2026 and KogTrainer on October 31, 2026.

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