Comparison

ZCRE vs Trainer Workouts

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

Head to head
About

ZCRE

Features
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App to control the exits of the Zwift time trial. Very useful for WTRL races where the starts are delayed and it is important not to pedal, warm up ...

About

Trainer Workouts

Features
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Trainer Workouts is a focused iOS app built for indoor cycling sessions with Bluetooth sensors and smart trainers. It helps athletes train with structure, monitor key metrics live, and keep a clean workout history. **Live training dashboard** Real-time display of core metrics like power, cadence, heart rate, speed, distance, and elapsed time. **Bluetooth device management** Easy pairing and reconnection for heart rate monitors, cadence sensors, and home trainers. **Structured workouts** Built-in and custom Zwift `.zwo` workouts with visual timeline and target guidance. **Workout creation & import/export** Create workouts directly in the app, import `.zwo` files from Files, and export workouts when needed. **Session control** Start, pause, resume, and stop sessions with optional automation at workout end. **Workout guidance cues** Optional countdown alerts before interval changes, with sound/vibration support. **History & performance tracking** Full session history with summary metrics and detailed post-workout view. **Strava integration** Connect your Strava account and sync sessions with clear sync status tracking. **Athlete settings** Configure FTP, weight, and training-related behavior from a dedicated settings area. **Subscriptions** Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans unlock unlimited sessions. Privacy Policy: https://drusy.github.io/trainer-workouts/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZCRE4 screens
Trainer Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZCRE at none against Trainer Workouts's 3. ZCRE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Trainer Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ZCRE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ZCRE versus Trainer Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZCRETrainer Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio Fernandez HerruzoKevin Renella

In-app purchases

None

ZCRE

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trainer Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Trainer Workouts Premium - Monhtly$1.991 Month
  • Trainer Workouts Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trainer Workouts Premium - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is ZCRE free?
ZCRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trainer Workouts free?
Trainer Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZCRE or Trainer Workouts have ads?
Neither ZCRE nor Trainer Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZCRE or Trainer Workouts?
ZCRE ships an update daily, and Trainer Workouts daily. Most recently, ZCRE was updated on November 7, 2026 and Trainer Workouts on November 9, 2026.

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