Comparison

TruTrainer SmartLoad vs Hexis Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TruTrainer SmartLoad

Control your bicycle trainer with three distinct modes: manual load, target power, or simulated wind and grade. Customize parameters for your bike and environment, and calibrate the system for accurate resistance. The app also allows for device firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Manual load percentage control
  • Target power (wattage) control
  • Wind and grade simulation
  • Bike and environmental parameter customization
  • Calibration routine
  • Device firmware updates
Features
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The SmartLoad app provides three modes of operation for your bicycle training needs. Manual mode, allows you to easily select a percentage of maximum load that will be provided at all bike speeds. Target Power mode enables you to choose a constant wattage to be controlled to independent of bike speed or pedal cadence. Wind-Grade mode lets you elect the headwind and road grade and automatically changes resistance based on your bike speed. There are supplemental views that allow you to customize parameters for your bike type and weight and road conditions. This app also provided a calibration routine to allow the system to be tuned to match your bike's parasitic load and changes in roller resistance due to environmental conditions. Lastly it provides capability to update the TruTrainer SmartLoad device firmware via the BLE wireless connection.

About

Hexis Live

This app creates personalized nutrition plans for athletes based on their unique needs and daily activity. It uses intelligent algorithms to calculate energy requirements minute-by-minute, synchronizes with training data, and provides real-time insights for optimal performance and recovery.

Highlights
  • Carb Coding™ for individual needs
  • On-demand training and wearable sync
  • Intra-workout fuelling guidance
  • Personalized calories and macros
  • Live energy insights
  • Flexible meal patterns
  • Extensive meal logging database
Features
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EVERY ATHLETE IS UNIQUE You’re unique, and so are your fuelling needs. Hexis provides an intelligent, personalised fuelling plan that adapts to each day, proven to help you perform. THE MOST ADVANCED – THE EASIEST TO USE Key Features Include: CARB CODING ™ Your fuelling needs aren’t the same as anyone else’s. Hexis’ intelligent Carb Coding™ system considers billions of variables to calculate your individual carbohydrate and energy requirements, minute by minute. With Hexis, you’ll optimise your training, maximise your recovery and drive the adaptions you need to succeed. ON-DEMAND TRAININGPEAKS & WEARABLE SYNC Sync your fuelling plan and training plan for the most powerful, accurate fuelling predictions. INTRA WORKOUT FUELLING It’s not easy to know what – and when – you should eat. But with Hexis, you don’t need to worry. There’s no guesswork, no confusion. Your personalised plan is easy to follow, with visual cues to help you get it spot on. PERSONALISED KCALS & MACROS Tailor your fuel plan to your performance and body composition goals, whether you aim to lose fat, maintain weight, or gain muscle Hexis will have you performing at your true potential. LIVE ENERGY Get minute-by-minute insights into your energy, ensuring you are on top of your fuelling and recovery needs. FLEXIBLE MEAL PATTERNS Simplify fuel planning with customisable meal patterns designed for any schedule or preference. MEAL LOGGING Log your meals effortlessly from a database of over a million foods.

Screenshots

TruTrainer SmartLoad4 screens
Hexis Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TruTrainer SmartLoad at 5.0 against Hexis Live's 2.7. TruTrainer SmartLoad also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Hexis Live's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruTrainer SmartLoad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexis Live has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruTrainer SmartLoad ships an update every 9 months, Hexis Live fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TruTrainer SmartLoad versus Hexis Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruTrainer SmartLoadHexis Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews—34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss BelloniApplied Behaviour Systems Ltd.

Customer experience

TruTrainer SmartLoad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hexis Live

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.2%

In-app purchases

None

TruTrainer SmartLoad

No in-app purchases

None

Hexis Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruTrainer SmartLoad free?
TruTrainer SmartLoad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexis Live free?
Hexis Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TruTrainer SmartLoad or Hexis Live?
TruTrainer SmartLoad is rated higher. TruTrainer SmartLoad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hexis Live averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do TruTrainer SmartLoad or Hexis Live have ads?
Neither TruTrainer SmartLoad nor Hexis Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruTrainer SmartLoad or Hexis Live?
TruTrainer SmartLoad ships an update every 9 months, and Hexis Live fortnightly. Most recently, TruTrainer SmartLoad was updated on September 14, 2026 and Hexis Live on September 26, 2026.

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