ZCRE vs Trainer Workouts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZCRE
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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 ...
Trainer Workouts
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZCRE | Trainer Workouts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antonio Fernandez Herruzo | Kevin Renella |
In-app purchases
ZCRE
No in-app purchases
Trainer Workouts
- Trainer Workouts Premium - Monhtly$1.991 Month
- Trainer Workouts Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year
- Trainer Workouts Premium - Lifetime$24.99









