Indoor cycling apps that work with Zwift Ride

Already ride with Zwift Ride's handlebar controllers? 31 indoor cycling apps in this directory can use the buttons.

Price: 17 free, 9 freemium, and 5 by subscription. By kind: Virtual world 13, Training 7, Real video 4, Game 3, Map & routes 3, Game mod 1.

6 apps take them directly ("Built in" below). The others connect through BikeControl, which passes the buttons on over OpenBikeControl or, for a few apps, on its own; the Connects column shows which. BikeControl is made by Jonas, who builds this directory.

Sorted by name. Discontinued apps are left out.

Officially supported

Zwift Ride works best with Zwift and Rouvy, which support it officially. Support in other apps may stop in the future.

Indoor cycling apps that work with Zwift Ride: Officially supported
AppKindPlatformsPriceConnects
ZwiftSubscription 3D virtual cycling world with group rides, races and structured workoutsVirtual worldWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV$19.99/mo or $199.99/yr; Zwift Plus (Coach and Video) $29.99/moOfficial
RouvyReal-world filmed routes with augmented reality, workouts and eventsReal videoWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV$19.99/mo or $179.99/yrOfficial

Other apps

Indoor cycling apps that work with Zwift Ride: Other apps
AppKindPlatformsPriceConnects
AnyMapRide any road on Earth on a 3D map in an Apple Maps-like styleMap & routesiOS, Android, macOS$16.99/mo or $169.99/yrBuilt in
AuukiFree open-source browser app for structured smart trainer workoutsTrainingWebFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
Biketerra3D riding on any real-world route from GPX, in the browser or native appsVirtual worldWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux$7.99/mo or $79.99/yrBuilt in
DirtWattsMountain-bike trails rebuilt from lidar, ridden in the browser with grade-true resistanceVirtual worldWebFree: 2 trails a month; full library $4.99/mo or $49.99/yrOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
GrimpaBrowser game that turns real climbs and GPX routes into pixel-art worldsMap & routesWebFree; custom GPX routes from €1.99OpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
GruvettoFree browser game for live races with friends on smart trainers, up to 50 riders in a bunch with draftingVirtual worldWebFree, no subscriptionBuilt in
hupserStructured ERG workouts for Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad, with a desktop window that floats over your filmTrainingWindows, macOS, iOSFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
icTrainerLow-cost annual-license trainer app with workouts, route video and GPX ridesTrainingWindows, macOS, iOS, Android$29.99/yrOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
IncyclistFree open-source app for real-world videos, GPX routes and Street View ridesReal videoWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
Liga RideFree Polish indoor cycling and running game on real triathlon race courses mapped 1:1Virtual worldWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidFreeBuilt in
MyWhooshFree 3D virtual cycling app with workouts, races and cash-prize eventsVirtual worldWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TVFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
OpenRadlrBetaFree open-source browser game: ride an island world with friends and botsVirtual worldWebFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
PedalCraftRide your trainer in the browser and shift with a Zwift Click, no subscriptionTrainingWeb, macOS, Windows, AndroidPro $39 one-timeBuilt in
PedalpartyBrowser minigames for smart trainers, solo or with up to eight friendsGameWebFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
REZVIVOBetaOpen-source alpha: ride or explore OpenStreetMap streamed as a 3D worldVirtual worldWindows, AndroidFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
Ride CaveFree 3D world for cycling, rowing, running, strength and yoga, with velodrome racingVirtual worldWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, LinuxFree; Cave Crew from $6.99/mo or $199 lifetimeBuilt in
SaddleOutBetaRide real mountain bike trails in 3D on your trainer, from GPXVirtual worldWindows, Android, iOS, macOSFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
StrappoPick any road on Earth; your trainer follows its gradient and the ride lands on StravaMap & routesiOS$99/yr (founding membership)OpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
Tacx Training appGarmin's app for Tacx trainers with workouts and filmed routesReal videoWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidFreemiumBikeControl
Tour du PainBetaBrowser cycling world: ride a French lake lap and the Col du Pain with other riders and voice chat, collecting a baguette every 5 kmVirtual worldWebFree through 2027, everything included; runs on donationsOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
TrainingPeaks Virtual3D virtual cycling with racing, group rides and workouts, formerly indieVeloVirtual worldWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TVIncluded with TrainingPeaks Premium ($19.95/mo or $134.99/yr)OpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
VeloPopuliBetaOpen-source app to ride any GPX route in 3D built from OSM and elevation dataVirtual worldWindows, macOS, LinuxFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
VelotossFree party racing game for smart trainers, with items and multiplayerGameWeb, iOSFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
VeloWorkoutFree workout builder, library and browser ERG with 3D and video ridesTrainingWeb, iOS, AndroidFreemiumOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
VietaBetaReal roads filmed in 4K HDR for your trainer, with training plans and a virtual Team Boss, in betaReal videoWindows, macOS, iOS, Apple TV€12.49/month or €99.99/year; free during the betaOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
VoxVeloMinecraft mod: pedal a smart trainer, feel the hills, steer with your phoneGame modWindows, Linux, macOSFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
Warp (ridewarp.cc)Free browser cycling game on futuristic space tracks with loops, rolls and tunnelsGameWebFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
WattLog.proFree trainer app with ERG, GPX routes and plain-English post-ride analysisTrainingWeb, macOS, iOS, AndroidFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl
zwoTrainerDesktop app that rides .zwo workouts in ERG mode, no video or accountTrainingmacOS, Windows, LinuxFreeOpenBikeControl, via BikeControl

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