My Top 10 Cycling Apps of 2023 // Zwift Alternatives

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SMART Bike Trainers

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#indoorcycling #top10
Struggling to pick the perfect cycling app? Look no further! In this video, I break down the my top 10 cycling apps of 2023-24. Discover the latest features and updates in the world of indoor cycling.
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00:00 Intro
01:10 Bkool
02:29 FulGaz
04:27 Rouvy
07:03 TrainerDay
08:15 Xert
10:36 Wahoo SYSTM
13:02 indieVelo
15:23 MyWhoosh
17:10 TrainerRoad
19:59 Zwift
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@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
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@mikeowen000
@mikeowen000 6 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
@benoittheminerandgamer 4 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.
@xertedbrain
@xertedbrain 6 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
@plhapkido 6 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
@BreakawayB
@BreakawayB 6 ай бұрын
❤ Great list, love the video!
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you 🙏🏼
@dave136
@dave136 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
That’s an awesome trainer. Enjoy 👍
@georgewclaudejr2285
@georgewclaudejr2285 6 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks for the rundown
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@vanik67
@vanik67 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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
@rrosomasa 6 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
@areuneker
@areuneker 6 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks!
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
You are welcome 🙏🏼
@frnc3sk
@frnc3sk 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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!
@dave136
@dave136 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
Awesome… hope you find it useful. Enjoy your new bike trainer!
@dave136
@dave136 6 ай бұрын
I might go a head with your suggestion thanks 🙏🏻@@clausjensen3412
@Procli74
@Procli74 6 ай бұрын
Great video!! :)
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@davosteel
@davosteel 4 ай бұрын
Great video.
@bridwell34235
@bridwell34235 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!
@Ashraf_30704
@Ashraf_30704 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video informative. Appreciate your support 🙏🏼
@josemariass
@josemariass 6 күн бұрын
Fulgaz has a lot of real world riding, really good if you want to be immerse in a real roads around the world 😮
@nadernayo
@nadernayo 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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
@fireinthenight9028 6 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.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm
@MrLuigi-oi7gm 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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 😬
@MrLuigi-oi7gm
@MrLuigi-oi7gm 6 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!!!
@danielotero4484
@danielotero4484 6 ай бұрын
Great video what about doing a comparison on the companion app
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
Not sure I understand. Like overview with apps that have a companion app?
@bikeanddogtrips
@bikeanddogtrips 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
That’s correct. That was an oversight on my part. I updated my pinned comment with the correction. Thanks 🙏🏼
@gujenio
@gujenio 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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.
@syedhamid279
@syedhamid279 4 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 4 ай бұрын
It’s only compatible with Tacx trainers. That limitation disqualifies the majority of riders out there from using it.
@davidbeagley4853
@davidbeagley4853 Ай бұрын
Pity zwift has a 38% price hike in June 24.
@user-ix9bn1gv7u
@user-ix9bn1gv7u 5 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 5 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.
@janhorak2652
@janhorak2652 6 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
I find it to be difficult to use and the UI needs improvement. Also, it only works with Elite bike trainers.
@zhoubing2687
@zhoubing2687 12 күн 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
@SmartBikeTrainers 11 күн бұрын
Garmin Tacx is limited to Tacx trainers only
@gtboulder
@gtboulder 6 ай бұрын
I thought Rouvy running had been a beta feature thst was discontinued. Did they bring it back?
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 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!
@xxsilviarxx
@xxsilviarxx 3 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. 😅
@tkuzmic1
@tkuzmic1 4 ай бұрын
Is there any app that you can ride custom gps routes for free?
@fiddleronthebike
@fiddleronthebike 25 күн бұрын
what‘s about Tacx?
@jason-fc4iq
@jason-fc4iq Ай бұрын
Optimize?
@quantumdecoherence1289
@quantumdecoherence1289 6 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to Virtupro? The graphics and physics seemed very promising. Seems DOA
@astronomenov99
@astronomenov99 Ай бұрын
It's very buggy and the tech support is almost non-existent. Look up GTA Bike.
@stuartfrancis519
@stuartfrancis519 6 ай бұрын
Xert sounds good 4W/kg here I come
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
You got this 👍👍
@jedisdad2265
@jedisdad2265 6 ай бұрын
Well it sure as shit isn’t GCN or GCN+ thanks to Warner Discovery.
@danitomas7321
@danitomas7321 6 ай бұрын
I think Rouvy does not offer the run option anymore
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 6 ай бұрын
That’s correct. That was an oversight on my part. I updated my pinned comment with the correction. Thanks 🙏🏼
@aermolov
@aermolov 6 ай бұрын
Humango app
@elleffeff
@elleffeff 6 ай бұрын
In my eyes, the SYSTM videos tend to be extremely cringeworthy. They remind me of the horrible motivational posters from the nineties.
@Kirby-Bernard
@Kirby-Bernard 5 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to Virtupro? The graphics and physics seemed very promising. Seems DOA
@SmartBikeTrainers
@SmartBikeTrainers 5 ай бұрын
They are still in beta and haven’t seen much progress on that front 🤷🏻‍♂️
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