Indoor cycling apps with virtual shifting
18 indoor cycling apps list virtual shifting: the app sets the trainer's resistance as if you changed gear.
Price: 7 free, 6 freemium, and 5 by subscription. By kind: Training 8, Virtual world 6, Real video 3, Map & routes 1. 8 support OpenBikeControl.
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| App | Kind | Platforms | Price | OpenBikeControl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biketerra3D riding on any real-world route from GPX, in the browser or native apps | Virtual world | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux | $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr |  Supported |
| GrimpaBrowser game that turns real climbs and GPX routes into pixel-art worlds | Map & routes | Web | Free; custom GPX routes from €1.99 | Supported |
| grynd.wtfBetaFree browser app for structured workouts on a 3D track or a YouTube video, with no account and your rides kept in the browser | Training | Web | Free; tips through Buy Me a Coffee | – |
| HOMEVELOXBetaFree desktop app for structured trainer workouts in ERG mode, with all your data kept on your computer | Training | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free, no subscription | – |
| icTrainerLow-cost annual-license trainer app with workouts, route video and GPX rides | Training | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | $29.99/yr | Supported |
| IncyclistFree open-source app for real-world videos, GPX routes and Street View rides | Real video | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Free | Supported |
| Liga RideFree Polish indoor cycling and running game on real triathlon race courses mapped 1:1 | Virtual world | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Free | – |
| Maximum TrainerFree, open-source interval trainer with ERG mode, the 2014 desktop app revived for Windows, macOS, Linux and the browser | Training | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | Free, open source | – |
| MINI WATTA lightweight smart trainer app for ERG workouts and real routes, with a floating workout bar | Training | macOS, Windows | $1.99/mo | – |
| MyWhooshFree 3D virtual cycling app with workouts, races and cash-prize events | Virtual world | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | Free | Supported |
| PedalCraftRide your trainer in the browser and shift with a Zwift Click, no subscription | Training | Web, macOS, Windows, Android | Pro $39 one-time | – |
| RealVeloRider-filmed real-world routes in up to 4K with trainer terrain simulation | Real video | Windows, macOS, iOS, Apple TV | $13, $17 or $28/mo (Bronze, Silver, Gold; they differ in monthly download allowance) after a 2-week full trial; the free Limited plan rides the weekly challenge route in 1080p | – |
| Ride CaveFree 3D world for cycling, rowing, running, strength and yoga, with velodrome racing | Virtual world | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux | Free; Cave Crew from $6.99/mo or $199 lifetime | Supported |
| Structured RideBetaFree browser workout editor that converts between .zwo, .erg, .mrc and .fit, with a Bike Sim to ride the workouts on a smart trainer | Training | Web | Free; donations through PayPal | – |
| TrainerControlLightweight iOS FTMS trainer control: ERG workouts and GPX/map route riding | Training | iOS | Free; Premium $1.99/mo or $14.99/yr | – |
| TrainingPeaks Virtual3D virtual cycling with racing, group rides and workouts, formerly indieVelo | Virtual world | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | Included with TrainingPeaks Premium ($19.95/mo or $134.99/yr) | Supported |
| VietaBetaReal roads filmed in 4K HDR for your trainer, with training plans and a virtual Team Boss, in beta | Real video | Windows, macOS, iOS, Apple TV | €12.49/month or €99.99/year; free during the beta | Supported |
| ZwiftSubscription 3D virtual cycling world with group rides, races and structured workouts | Virtual world | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr; Zwift Plus (Coach and Video) $29.99/mo | – |
