Comparison

Stryd vs MyCycling

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

Head to head
About

Stryd

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Highlights
  • Personalized run training plans
  • Stride-by-stride guidance
  • Optimal pacing for every run
  • In-depth performance insights
  • Race planning and optimization
  • Fitness trend analysis
Features
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**Stryd learns what kind of runner you are and adapts to your ever improving fitness to prescribe run training that is personalized and specific to your skill set. You receive sweet spot run training guidance that will train you to improve your performance and continually build on those gains for weeks, months, and even years at a time. Through a combination of advanced sensor technology and an automated training ecosystem, you will be given your personalized & optimal training routine, stride-by-stride guidance during every run, and in-depth insights that help all runners, from beginners to Olympic champions, regularly push their running performance to the next level. How to start with Stryd: New to Stryd? This app requires the Stryd pod in order to use the app. Already have Stryd? You can sign in with your Stryd account, pair your pod, and get started with the app. Perfect Pacing During Every Run: Stryd accounts for your speed, slope, run form, fatigue, and wind to deliver perfect, precise, and painless pacing. This is accomplished with the Stryd pod. The pod is filled with motion & environmental sensors that comprehensively determine your running effort in nearly every running condition. With this info, you can evenly pace every run, which means you get the performance enhancing benefits from each training session — without undue fatigue. Sweet Spot Training Every Day: Stryd learns who you are as a runner and then prescribes daily training that is personalized to your current fitness. Next, you can import these workouts on your sportswatch and receive stride-by-stride guidance so you run at the right performance-enhancing intensity from start to finish. You stay in the training sweet spot, where you are perfectly balancing stress and rest, so that you receive the maximal benefits from each session and continue to improve. Automated Insights That Keep You Improving: Stryd analyzes and compares your similar training sessions against each other to let you know how your fitness is trending. You will know how much your recent training is paying off if you are moving in the right direction. If there is an opportunity to do better, you can quickly identify if you need to update your routine so you can keep the improvements coming. Continually Beat Your Race Times: Stryd plans your perfect race for you. Stryd can account for the unique layout of your race course, the weather, the altitude, your skillset, and your overall fitness to prescribe a race plan that will ensure you perform at your peak capability. You will step up to the starting line with confidence knowing that you will run your best race possible. ----- Note that, Stryd uses GPS in the background to track your running distance and pace, and continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Stryd also integrates with the Health app in order to get access to the heart rate data from Apple Watch. Additionally, Stryd integrates with Apple Health. This allows Stryd to automatically update your weight, access your heart rate data, and save activity data to your Health app.

About

MyCycling

Enhance your cycling performance with structured training programs and advanced analytics. Track progress, improve pedaling efficiency, and integrate with other fitness platforms for a comprehensive view of your workouts.

Highlights
  • Structured training programs (TNT)
  • Training threshold testing
  • Pedaling efficiency analysis (Pedal Printing)
  • Off-bike conditioning exercises
  • Daily results monitoring
  • Sync with Garmin, Zwift, Strava
  • Personalized coaching plans
Features
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Technogym presents MYCYCLING, the new solution that allows you to train at home with the dedicated App and training programmes specifically aimed to improve both indoor and outdoor performances. Designed for fans of all cycling categories (road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon, etc), MYCYCLING is combined with a stable, light, and flexible product. Main MYCYCLING features: - TNT program It’s a 18 weeks program, divided into three phases: construction, development and refinement. Each stage is composed by 6 blocks of 3 session per week. - Help you discover your training threshold Before starting TNT program and at the end of each stage, we recommend the execution of a new test to evaluate your progresses and plan the next phase. The workloads are based on your threshold value. - Improve the efficiency of your pedaling The innovative system of pedals’ analysis, Pedal Printing, gives you a constant feedback on pedaling symmetry and roundness. - Discover how to train without the bike A series of floor exercises allow you to improve flexibility, stability and muscle relaxation, resulting in more efficient pedaling. - Monitor daily your results - Sync your experience MYCYCLING App connect with your Garmin, Zwift or Strava account, to have a complete overview of your training data both indoor and outdoor. - Set your own workout using the "Power" and "Slope" options. - Mycyling app integrates with Apple Health to set your biometric data during the login phase. Discover all the new MYCYCLING services offered! - Subscribe now to start Technogym Coach training experience The certified trainer you choose will be always at your disposal. He or she will prepare a personalized training plan according to your goals, will control your results and give you tips to get the most from your performances. The subscription length is 1 month. Your account will be charged for this subscription period the day it begins, and then for every further renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. This service will automatically renews until canceled, at least 24 hours before the end of the last month of activation. To turn off the auto- renewal, please go to the in-app Account Settings and cancel the current purchase. For futher information, see our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions. http://cdnmedia.mywellness.com/privacy/en/privacy.html http://cdn.mywellness.com/privacy/en/coachtechnogymtermsofuse.html - New free training programs Do you want to achieve better performace or participate to an upcoming cycyling event? On MYCYCLING App you can now choose the program that better fits you, picking it among a wide variety of offers from Technogym certified trainers and professional athletes. - New Premium training programs Each phase of the on - season preparation designed by Dr. Max Testa is a dedicated plan. Each program is sold individually at 99.99 euro. The item purchased will be activated the same day of purchase. For futher information, see our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions. http://cdnmedia.mywellness.com/privacy/en/privacy.html http://cdn.mywellness.com/privacy/en/coachtechnogymtermsofuse.html - New single workout sessions: in the redesigned "Workout" area, you can find many "Power" and "Slopes" workouts offered by Technogym trainers to integrate your program and focus your work specifically on one of the main cycling features. The service is free. MYCYCLING app integrates with Apple Health to set your biometric data during the login phase. In order to use the app you must have the MYCYCLING product.

Screenshots

Stryd4 screens
MyCycling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stryd at 4.0 against MyCycling's 1.5. Stryd also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (240 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stryd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and MyCycling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $189.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stryd holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stryd has 240 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Stryd's written reviews are positive against 38% of MyCycling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stryd ships an update every 3 days, MyCycling every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stryd versus MyCycling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrydMyCycling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (240 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings240 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthlete ArchitectTechnogym

Customer experience

Stryd

All ratings240 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.4%

MyCycling

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral19.2%
Negative42.3%

Bugs and requests

Stryd

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during runs
  • Syncing issues with Garmin and other devices
  • Inaccurate data recording and reporting
  • Unreliable connectivity with Bluetooth devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable training plans and workouts
  • Integration with more fitness apps and devices
  • Enhanced social features and community support
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Treadmill calibration and incline adjustment

MyCycling

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stryd

Subscriptions1
  • Stryd Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
5 purchases

MyCycling

Subscriptions1
  • Coach Technogym$189.991 Month
One-time4
  • Base 1 Training$89.99
  • Base 2 Training$89.99
  • Building Phase Training$89.99
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  • Pre - Competition Training$89.99

Questions

Is Stryd free?
Stryd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyCycling free?
MyCycling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stryd or MyCycling?
Stryd is rated higher. Stryd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while MyCycling averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Stryd or MyCycling have ads?
Neither Stryd nor MyCycling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stryd or MyCycling?
Stryd ships an update every 3 days, and MyCycling every 2 months. Most recently, Stryd was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyCycling on October 24, 2026.

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