My Top 10 Cycling Apps of 2023 // Zwift Alternatives

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@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my top 10 indoor cycling video. Interested in the t-shirt? You can buy it here: cottonbureau.com/p/76ZF8R/shirt/stuck-indoors-riding-trainers#/19382911/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s Correction: ROUVY no longer offer the ability to run on their platform.

@P3ktoRis Ай бұрын

i was doing only zone2 trainings on my setup with a polar app just for heart rate. is there any reason for me to start using any of these apps?

@mikeowen000 10 ай бұрын

If MyWhoosh is struggling to keep a user base right now, it’s because there are so many bugs in their app. I tried it for a week but, went back to another app for reliability. My training is too important to me to mess around with an app that works well part of the time. I have no doubt it will be great once they’ve worked out the kinks.

@benoittheminerandgamer 8 ай бұрын

absolutely agree ! i was on the version 3.5.4 and after the update to 3.6 the app crash and not working. I don't know what to do.

@DavidBauer-m7n 3 ай бұрын

It also does not work with on wheel smart trainers.

@vanik67 10 ай бұрын

I always appreciate your cycling app overview videos, so I get an update on what’s new. However, I would separate the training focused apps (TrainerRoad, SYSTM and Xert) from the other apps. To compare TrainerRoad and Zwift doesn’t make much sense - two different worlds. In fact depending on how my season is going, I switch between training plans from SYSTM, TrainerRoad and Xert. Similar to you I always run in parallel Zwift or Fulgaz (in case I want to check out a route I am planning for my holidays). Thanks 🙏 and Happy New Year 🎉

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate your feedback and I agree on the feature comparison between training focused apps vs virtual worlds type apps. I thought about making it a two part series. Something to consider for next year. Thanks for watching and happy New Year to you too!

@rrosomasa 10 ай бұрын

@@SmartBikeTrainers - i would have to agree with OG comment, i only use Garmin connect and considering to "upgrade", but it can get confusing what features are available in the world of apps

@xertedbrain 10 ай бұрын

Awesome review, Tariq. Thank you. The new workout AI generation feature in Xert is a pretty cool feautre in the space, something no other system does. We're adding more capabilities around it as well. It's a key part of an optimized training plan.

@plhapkido 10 ай бұрын

Great video, very informative. I use and like Wahoo SYSTM, the scenes and first-person peloton race videos are great, but they really need to up their AI/ adaptive features during a training plan. Currently there is no such feature. It’d be a shame if the only app with real scenery & first-person peloton views does not keep up with innovation and becomes obsolete

@dave136 10 ай бұрын

Just invested in a new Tacx neo 2t smart trainier,so I’m new to training apps and this review is excellent for me starting out…Thank you 🙏🏻

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome trainer. Enjoy 👍

@bridwell34235 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comparison(?)/review to these apps. I am just getting back into cycling - or more correctly just "into" as it has been so many years! I am a 75 year old retiree that spent too much time on airplanes and behind laptop screens without much exercise for way too long. I tend to use the trainer differently than most as it is most used in Summer as I live in Florida and it is HOT and HUMID as well as the cycling on roads is really a little sketchy with much traffic and very narrow bike lanes. I currently use Swift as it came with the trainer but will most likely change as the subscription expires. My personal issue on most I have seen is I am not interested in racing or social activities. I am only interested in finding training programs the will help me with weight loss, health and endurance. I only use cycling to get out in nature and with to do some bike packing once my leg strength and aerobics are better. Your overview was insightful and educational and will look forward to seeing more as things progress. Thanks again!

@madhavannarayanan2147 15 күн бұрын

The avatar on my zwift app stopped moving once I updated the swift app and the wahoo kickr core firmware update. So I will have to try a different App. Thank you for this detailed analysis!

@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling 10 ай бұрын

Rouvy ended their running platform quite some time ago as they wanted to focus on improving the cycling side of the platform.

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

That’s correct. That was an oversight on my part. I updated my pinned comment with the correction. Thanks 🙏🏼

@dave136 10 ай бұрын

I have just purchased a new smart trainer ,so I’m new to the virtual training world..this is an excellent review for me…many thanks 🙏🏻

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Awesome… hope you find it useful. Enjoy your new bike trainer!

@dave136 10 ай бұрын

I might go a head with your suggestion thanks 🙏🏻@@ctj42

@Ashraf_30704 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for best information ever in cycling applications but still Zwift is the most reliable and efficient application I try MyWhoosh I think still needs some work to improve. Thanks coach I appreciate your efforts ❤

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video informative. Appreciate your support 🙏🏼

@frnc3sk 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Tariq as always for your videos. I have missed that you mention which programs are compatible with ANT+ or not. For the rest, as always, very clear and concise. Thank you! :)

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Happy you found the video helpful. As far as ANT+ compatibility, all apps mentioned that runs on a PC or MacOS are compatible with ANT+. You just need to have the ANT+ key connected to your PC to connect. Hope that helps!

@gujenio 10 ай бұрын

Hi, thx for the video. How do you export a sesión training from trainerroad to swift? I have both apps, but I consider the TR plan are more effective and zwift more interactive and enjoy.

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

TrainerRoad doesn’t support exporting their indoor workouts outside of their platform. When I use both platforms to workout, I generally have trainer road on my iPad and controlling the trainer and Zwift on my PC and paired to my trainer as power only.

@RayLee-e9s 9 ай бұрын

Hi Tariq. Great video. I was curious how you are able to run TrainerRoad and Zwift concurrently. There are several forums that exist but I would like your take. My smart trainer is the Zwift Hub classic. It has BLE and Ant+. could I run a synced TR program on my 530 edge connected via ANT+ and then connect Zwift to my iPad via BLE but making sure the Hub is controlled by Garmin and not Zwift? you have loads of experience so any input would be appreciated. Cheers and thanks.

@SmartBikeTrainers 9 ай бұрын

Basically you need to connect your HUB to TR as controllable and only as power to Zwift. Since the HUB has one Bluetooth channel, then you have to use ANT+ connection along with Bluetooth. What you proposed with the HUB connected to the Edge 530 via ANT+ and Zwift on the iPad should work. Just make sure to connect the HUB as power and cadence only to Zwift.

@nadernayo 10 ай бұрын

👏👏 .. you are right regarding mywoosh, I tried to download on my not so old laptop and i couldnt do it.. didnt meet requirement, it crashed on my Nokia tablet.. finally i was able to run it on my mobile,

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Glad you figured it out. They gotta do something about that. People aren’t going to spend time troubleshooting to download an app.

@fireinthenight9028 10 ай бұрын

my problem with the app is when doing training plan, it kicks you out from the app. You lose all the progress and have to start it over. It's very frustrating if your training is 1.5h to 2h and it kicks you out just 15min before the end. Otherwise it's a good looking app.

@BreakawayB 10 ай бұрын

❤ Great list, love the video!

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you 🙏🏼

@davidbeagley4853 5 ай бұрын

Pity zwift has a 38% price hike in June 24.

@ttp_007 9 сағат бұрын

I agree, it's ridiculous the percentage of the increasing in price. Dropped them.

@syedhamid279 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid.. very informative. however, I am very surprised that you have made no mention of Garmin Tacx. This must be one of the best virtual riding apps available.

@SmartBikeTrainers 8 ай бұрын

It’s only compatible with Tacx trainers. That limitation disqualifies the majority of riders out there from using it.

@isaacliyenko 16 күн бұрын

How do you change the angle of camera in Rouvy?? I have only one

@xxsilviarxx 7 ай бұрын

As someone who is new to cycling, I find it frustrating to figure out which apps will actually cater to my ignorance. I just watched your video after battling through Wahoo systm and trying to get everything synced up - I was incredibly frustrated at the opaqueness of how to get everything up and running smoothly. Calling it beginner friendly wasn’t my experience. 😅

@josemariass 4 ай бұрын

Fulgaz has a lot of real world riding, really good if you want to be immerse in a real roads around the world 😮

@janhorak2652 10 ай бұрын

What is your opinion on the application from the company Elite, which manufactures smart trainers and has its own My E-training application?

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

I find it to be difficult to use and the UI needs improvement. Also, it only works with Elite bike trainers.

@georgewclaudejr2285 10 ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks for the rundown

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@zhoubing2687 4 ай бұрын

How about Garmin indoor cycling and tacx? I heard that all the contents of tacx will be transferred to garmin app. Will it be helpful for garmin to be more competitive compared to other apps?

@SmartBikeTrainers 4 ай бұрын

Garmin Tacx is limited to Tacx trainers only

@danielotero4484 10 ай бұрын

Great video what about doing a comparison on the companion app

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Not sure I understand. Like overview with apps that have a companion app?

@wildhogget69 13 күн бұрын

Looking for an app that will simulate my daily ride or area, just bought a new smart bike.

@areuneker 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome 🙏🏼

@ignaciosevil2157 3 ай бұрын

OMG i neeeded whooosh. i barely used any online feature lol

@jason-fc4iq 5 ай бұрын

Optimize?

@fiddleronthebike 4 ай бұрын

what‘s about Tacx?

@davosteel 8 ай бұрын

Great video.

@tkuzmic1 8 ай бұрын

Is there any app that you can ride custom gps routes for free?

@Procli74 10 ай бұрын

Great video!! :)

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@gtboulder 10 ай бұрын

I thought Rouvy running had been a beta feature thst was discontinued. Did they bring it back?

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right. I somehow missed that little detail and got too distracted with their new interface. Appreciate you bringing this up. Thank you!

@SignorLuigi 10 ай бұрын

Another great video, Tariq!!! 👏👏👏 There was a lot of great information here. I have been a Zwifter for several years. But more and more I find myself thinking that I would enjoy platforms that allow me to virtially ride real roads around the world more. Certainly, hopping on a plane to travel to all these incredible riding locations is often not convenient and very unaffordable! Also, as Zwift has grown it has ironically become less "friendly", in my experience. Just yesterday, I rode the Surrey Hills route in London. I gave every rider that I passed, or passed me, a ride on. But I did not get a single Ride On in return. 🤦 That would never have happened when I first joined the platform. 🤷‍♂️

@SmartBikeTrainers 10 ай бұрын

I find ride on’s to be hit or miss in Zwift. I generally give a lot more ride ons if I have the Zwift Play setup or the companion app open. If not, there isn’t an easy way to give ride ons so I’m guilty for not giving ride ons back sometimes 😬

@SignorLuigi 10 ай бұрын

@@SmartBikeTrainers Understood. 👍 I have an Apple TV so always have the Companion App open and ready to share the love ♥️with Rides Ons. BTW, a lot of those Rides Ons I gave yesterday were to folks also using the Companion App (they had a cell phone icon next to their name). Not that I am losing any sleep over this. Just sharing an observation that I find interesting which also motivates me to consider experimenting with other platforms. Keep up the great work!!!

@MUAR-wq3px 7 күн бұрын

Do you know an app that allows me to cycle with one player one vs one ?

@SmartBikeTrainers 7 күн бұрын

You can do that in Zwift

@MUAR-wq3px 7 күн бұрын

@ I have zwift how can I do that on zwift ?

@SmartBikeTrainers 6 күн бұрын

You can setup a private event such as a race or just a group ride and invite others to join you. You can also just ride with friends which you can find in the main menu when you login.