# Velonomix - Indoor Cycling — user reviews > 91 indexed App Store user reviews of Velonomix by Neil Smith Design, rated 4.70/5 from 181 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velonomix-indoor-cycling/id1180419142/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velonomix-indoor-cycling/id1180419142.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 136 · 4★ 35 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of Velonomix? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🚴 Variety of preset workout options - 💰 No subscription required for basic features - 🎯 Clear on-screen instructions and cues - 🎵 Compatible with personal music playlists - 📱 Works with affordable home exercise bikes - ⏱️ Good workout structure and pacing - 🏋️ Effective and challenging workouts - 🎨 Clean and attractive visual design - 📊 Adaptive difficulty based on feedback **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and glitches during workouts - ⏸️ App pauses when switching to other apps - 📵 No background audio cues when screen locked - ❌ Custom workout save feature disabled/greyed out - 📞 No contact/support information available - ⏱️ Limited free workout options - 💸 Expensive in-app purchase packs - 🔄 No app updates for several years - 📱 Limited Apple Watch functionality - 🚫 No longer in active development **Commonly reported bugs** - Save button greyed out for custom workouts - Screen glitches and display issues - App crashes mid-workout - Countdown timer not functioning properly - Instructions not fully visible on screen - Workout pauses when receiving phone calls - Heart rate data not saved after workout - Unable to unlock premium features - App doesn't sync with exercise bikes - Typos in workout instructions **Most requested features** - Cadence sensor integration - Heart rate monitor connectivity - Voice-over audio cues and instructions - Custom workout creation and saving - Workout history and logging - Integration with Strava, Garmin, and Apple Health - Music streaming service integration (Spotify) - More free workout options - Shorter workout durations (25-30 minutes) - Minute-by-minute customization options - Background audio playback when screen locked - Screen lock override during workouts - Cadence/resistance numbers instead of speed percentages - Progress tracking visualization - More variety in workout types ## Newest reviews (16 of 91) ### 2/5 — Can’t save custom workout *2024-11-27, version 3.3.1* Love this app for the variety but very very frustrating that I can’t build a custom workout. The save button is greyed out so not an option. If this was fixed it’d totally be 5 stars ### 5/5 — Go to bike app *2024-02-09* Easy to use, my go to app for a workout ### 5/5 — Great & simple *2023-12-31, version 3.3.1* Diversified workouts for biking Simple and clear layout Would be even better if it would be possible to connect the cadence sensor directly to the app ### 5/5 — Très pratique *2023-03-11, version 3.3.1* Intuitif d’utilisation, simple pendant l’utilisation. Mes séances sont plus intenses et intéressantes avec. Propose de nombreux programmes et je les trouve abordables avec la promotion. ### 4/5 — Great app *2023-03-08, version 3.3.1* First of all ! Great app ! I love using it when I need to do a cycling workout. But, since a few weeks, I noticed that I am not able to create my own workout with the option « create workout ». When I try to create my cycling workout, I am not able to save it. I hope that a new update will help resolve this problem. It was an option in the app that was very fun and useful to use. Other then that, this is a very great app. Thank you guys. ### 5/5 — Great app due some improvement *2023-01-31, version 3.3.1* Really great app - simple to use. Perfect for those with simple exercise bikes. Gives clear instruction. It is missing music streaming service support. I use Spotify so would be good to get that integrated. Also if possible to change music to the correct BPM would be a big bonus ### 5/5 — Best App for my HIIT workout but…. *2022-07-11, version 3.3.1* I’d love more control for a minute by minute customization rather than the preset blocks. But other than that it works great. ### 4/5 — Good lo-fi cycling app *2022-06-26, version 3.3.1* Got this app to maintain my fitness on a Keiser spin bike while recovering from a swimming injury. I found that if I use the “Speed” function on the app to roughly equal my RPE (perceived exertion) on a 10-point scale, I can get a decent workout. I like that it works alongside Apple Music on my phone. I wish the countdown voice told you specifically which speed/resistance level was coming up. All in all a good app for what I purchased it for. ### 5/5 — Yes! *2022-04-21, version 3.3.1* I enjoy the visuals - telling you when to shift. Let’s you get more lost in your music without needing to keep checking. Also large enough I don’t need to wear my glasses! I can choose the workout based on how much time I have or can spend. Just the right amount of prompting without distraction. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for! *2022-02-18, version 3.3.1* Just did my first workout with this app. This app is EXACTLY what I needed: pre-made bike workouts that I can play to my own playlist, and shows me the timer, spoken cues over the music to get ready for what’s up next it also gives indicators of what’s next on screen for cadence and resistance. It shows me the time elapsed and how much time is left and even what time it will be when the workout is over. The UI is beautiful too. I didn’t experience any bugs so far and it’s super easy to use. My only wish list item would be if this app could read and display what my Echelon app is getting for my bike’s cadence and resistance. Since my phone app for my Echelon bike tells me these stats, I can’t see it because I’m looking at this app instead, but certainly not a deal breaker. I just got to enjoy a great free workout and will be buying all the collections they offer on payday. Thank you!!!! ### 5/5 — A few more free routines would be nice *2022-02-07, version 3.3.1* Been using this App almost since wits inception I feel. After 4 years, I just wish they’d add another Like 30 min workout. I have another app I use to make my own workouts. But the graphics are the best on this app. Please for the OG people who really Like this app. Add another free one. ### 5/5 — Clean interface and simple alternative *2021-11-20, version 3.3.1* Great app for a home workouts. Just hop onto your bike and following the instructions. Nothing fancy and no fancy equipment required. I tried using Zwift but the Bluetooth stuff can be a pain to set up. This app keeps thing simple. Great stuff. ### 4/5 — Follow Up to Just the app I was looking for *2021-10-08, version 3.3.1* I have been using this app for over a month now and it is still my favorite app to use with my Schwinn IC4. Its simple to use and offers many workouts. I am primarily using the HIT workouts which are too hard for me to meet the goals set out. So,I self modify with the hope of reaching the goals set in the work out. I do wish the app would link with a Garmin watch. Overall I love it! ### 5/5 — Love it!! *2021-08-15, version 3.3.1* This app is great it not only pushes me but I love that is gives me a sense of direction!! ### 5/5 — Yolo *2021-04-28, version 3.2.0* By far the best spinning app available for iOS ### 4/5 — Love the custom workout builder! *2021-03-23, version 3.1.0* Great app, even with my cheap home bike this app gives a good workout and I love the custom workout builder. I do wish the app wouldn’t pause when I navigate to a different app (e.g changing the song on music player) but other than that definitely worth upgrading to pro. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No more custom workouts? *2025-01-01, version 3.3.1* Edit……another year and still no ability to create my own workouts I paid for. Find another option if that’s what you’re after. ****EDIT and Update**** A year on from my last review and nothing has changed. I still cannot make my own workouts anymore. The only thing on there are a few canned workouts and relatively expensive in app pack purchases. If anyone is looking at these, please fix it. Can’t find a way to contact support or anything. I purchased this app a few years ago specifically to be able to make custom workouts. Now the save button is greyed out and I can’t make my own workouts anymore. Not sure if anyone is still monitoring this or not, but it’d be great if that could be re enabled. The golden rule of product development is just to not make it worse than it was before. ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2024-06-05, version 3.3.1* No longer in development; screen is glitchy and the app shuts down mid-workout. Not worth it. ### 1/5 — Needs to have more on the Apple Watch *2024-02-10, version 3.3.1* Just calories burned and heart rate on the Apple Watch isn’t much of much of a fitness app 🤨 Great on the phone ### 1/5 — No more custom workouts? *2023-11-08* ****EDIT and Update**** A year on from my last review and nothing has changed. I still cannot make my own workouts anymore. The only thing on there are a few canned workouts and relatively expensive in app pack purchases. If anyone is looking at these, please fix it. Can’t find a way to contact support or anything. I purchased this app a few years ago specifically to be able to make custom workouts. Now the save button is greyed out and I can’t make my own workouts anymore. Not sure if anyone is still monitoring this or not, but it’d be great if that could be re enabled. The golden rule of product development is just to not make it worse than it was before. **Developer response:** Thanks for the heads up. There hasn’t been an update to the app recently so it looks like a breaking change caused by iOS 16. Will have to investigate 👍 ### 1/5 — Can’t unlock features *2021-03-02, version 3.1.0* Not great that I cant unlock features the page doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Does not sync with my exercise bike *2021-02-15, version 3.1.0* Pointless ### 1/5 — heartbeat monitoring not supported *2020-04-04, version 2.1.1* Not useful due to the lack of basic features: monitoring heartbeat and cadence ### 1/5 — Ruined, don’t install! *2019-11-25, version 2.0* Went to use the app as usual, and they’ve gone and changed it to a totally different app! I really liked the old app as it was really simple to use with my spinning bike at home, just select one of three workouts and off you go, and no fee! Even recommended it to my sister, but she has gone off it too and uninstalled it. I’ll be doing the same, as it is no different to all the other money grabbing apps out there, just that the others are better now! Keep it simple stupid! ### 1/5 — Instructions *2019-01-19, version 1.0* Is it possible to fix the problem with the instructions not appearing in full on the iPhone screen? Unless I can overcome this problem the App can’t be used. Anyone got a fix for this problem? Thank you. ### 1/5 — It basically didn't work *2018-02-25, version 1.0* The instructions didn't fit on the screen and the count down timers didn't work. Useless. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app that doesn’t need costly gym style gear *2026-01-14, version 3.3.1* I was looking for an indoor cycling app that works with a normal bike converted for indoor cycling and Velonomix does the trick. I would love to see the app integrating with cadence sensors so I can see cadence in real time, but sadly, since it hasn’t been updated for the last four years, I won’t hold my hopes up ### 5/5 — Stationary *2025-08-07, version 3.3.1* It’s perfect for me ! I’m a beginner and I loved all the options for different rides. ### 5/5 — Spin *2025-03-04, version 3.3.1* Easy to use and a good variety of workouts. Tried many but this is definitely my go to ### 5/5 — Spin *2025-02-17* Easy to use and a good variety of workouts ### 5/5 — Awesome *2024-11-07, version 3.3.1* I wanted to make this app, but figured I should see if someone beat me to it. Excellent work. Built in rides are challenging, and the screen while riding is the perfect heads up display. One complaint, I can’t seem to create custom workouts. The save button never turns blue. ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-08-18, version 3.3.1* Perfect app with a lot of great workout… Is there any way to make the app run in the background? ### 5/5 — Perfect *2024-07-01, version 3.3.1* Absolutely awesome app, great workouts ### 5/5 — Great App *2024-05-22, version 3.3.1* Easy to use!!! Perfect interface! I started to enjoy training 👌🏻 ### 5/5 — Good, but no custom workout 🤨 *2024-03-29, version 3.3.1* Great app, but cannot ‘save’ custom workouts meaning I can only use preset workouts for longer rides. ### 5/5 — Perfect app *2024-02-11, version 3.3.1* Exactly what I needed. Nice workout plans, easy display and no subscription needed! Great job! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*