iClass Builder Player vs Spinning Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iClass Builder Player
Create and deliver indoor cycling classes with detailed training metrics like heart rate zones, cadence, and power. Instructors can time cues to music, share classes, and even sell their creations. Project ride profiles and additional data to screens for participants.
- Create custom indoor cycling workouts
- Integrate heart rate zones, cadence, and power metrics
- Precisely time cues to music
- Share and sell created classes
- Project ride profiles and data to screens
- On-demand interval timer
- Access music from Spotify, Apple, and Dropbox
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The new iClass Builder Player creates a way for Instructors of Indoor Cycling or Spinning® classes to use their iPod, iPhone or iPad to deliver master instructor level classes on their iOS mobile devices. Everything from simple target intensity levels in RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to advanced training with Heart Zones®, Cadence and Power can be built into every class with iClass Builder and delivered with this Player app. Cues for changing position can be precisely timed to the music, changes in RPM can be fined tuned, and classes can be continuously improved. Music sources include Spotify, Apple & Dropbox. For instructors lucky enough to teach in a room with a projector or flat screen TV, iClass Builder Player will also project the ride profile along with your personal selection of additional info. On top of the profile, you can choose RPE, Heart Zone, RPM, Power, Track Name, Artist Name, Album Art, Segment Title or even your detailed cues. This next generation of the app also provides a way for instructors to share classes, a long requested feature, and also buy classes; making it especially easy for new instructors to get started. For the more experienced and master instructors, there are also features to allow you to sell your classes – to finally get at little something more back from all that hard work. iClass Builder Player is also loaded with tons of extras like an on-demand interval timer, instant album and artist info at the tap of a finger, and all of your pre-determined cues in an immediate access scrolling screen for easy in-class review when you need it.
Spinning Connect
This app enhances indoor cycling by providing real-time metrics like power, heart rate, and cadence. It offers structured training programs, power testing, and interval session tracking to optimize workouts and achieve fitness goals.
- Power-based training zones
- Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing
- Heart rate zone visualization
- Real-time performance feedback
- Calorie and distance tracking
- Interval training simplification
- Strava integration
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Transform your indoor cycling experience with the Spinning® Connect, proudly brought to you by the creators of Spinning® – the pioneers who have defined the world of indoor cycling for over three decades. With a legacy spanning more than 30,000 clubs and studios worldwide. Spinning® is synonymous with excellence, inspiring fitness enthusiasts globally. Now, we're thrilled to introduce the Spinning® Connect indoor cycling computer app, meticulously designed to reshape your indoor cycling sessions. Whether you're at a studio, home, or on-the-move, our app leverages your smartphone's power to elevate your training, supercharge your efficiency, and propel you toward your fitness zenith. Power-Based Training: Leave guesswork behind! Monitor your real-time power training zone, track your average power, %FTP, and Watts/kg, and customize your experience with our 5-Zone or 7-Zone system. Power Testing: Unleash your potential with three Functional Threshold Power (FTP) tests - 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and Ramp. Establish your FTP and let the app create personalized power zones for precise, power-based rides and optimized workouts. Heart Rate Training: Visualize your training zones and track average/max heart rate during your ride by calculating your max heart rate or inputting your own. Real-Time Feedback: Keep your eyes on the prize with easy-to-read, real-time feedback on power, heart rate, cadence, training zones, calories, and distance. Calorie Tracking: Get a precise measure of your calories burned during each ride, fine-tuning your workouts and fueling your fitness aspirations. Interval Training: Simplify interval training with our one-tap interval button. Dive deep into interval data, including duration, intensity, and performance metrics, comparing up to 12 interval sessions during your workout and in your history screen. Instructor Tools: Empower instructors with structured, data-driven coaching. Design zone-based rides without traditional bike computers, motivate students with metrics like power output, heart rate, and cadence. Device Compatibility: Seamlessly connect to various fitness sensors, including heart rate monitors, cadence sensors, power meters, smart trainers, and more. Compatible with Spinning® bikes, third-party devices, and a wide range of smartphones and tablets. Strava Integration: Premium subscriptions integrate seamlessly with Strava, simplifying data sharing and providing a comprehensive overview of your rides and workouts. Spinning Global ID: Access your ride data across all Spinning apps, with premium subscription costs waived for users with an active SPINNING: Fitness & Workouts subscription, ensuring seamless integration. Elevate your indoor cycling experience with the Spinning® Connect, setting the gold standard for indoor cycling apps. Download now and embark on a journey guided by the ultimate experts in indoor cycling, Spinning®. Terms of Use: https://tv.spinning.com/pages/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://spinning.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iClass Builder Player at 83% against Spinning Connect's 33%. iClass Builder Player also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Spinning Connect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. iClass Builder Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
iClass Builder Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClass Builder Player has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iClass Builder Player's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spinning Connect's.
iClass Builder Player ships an update every 3 months, Spinning Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iClass Builder Player | Spinning Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better | 3.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cycling Fusion | Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. |
Customer experience
iClass Builder Player
Spinning Connect
In-app purchases
iClass Builder Player
No in-app purchases
Spinning Connect
- Spinning Connect Premium$19.991 Year
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