Comparison

TrainingPeaks vs Workout Export

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

Head to head
About

TrainingPeaks

This app offers a comprehensive platform for athletes and coaches to plan, track, and analyze training for endurance sports and strength building. It provides flexible scheduling, actionable insights, and integrated strength training to optimize performance and durability.

Highlights
  • Flexible training planning
  • Actionable data insights
  • Integrated strength training
  • Indoor cycling virtual rides
  • Seamless device syncing
  • Advanced coaching tools
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The world’s most complete training platform for coaches and athletes to plan, lift, and train. Use TrainingPeaks to maximize your potential. Connect the ability to plan, lift, and train for your endurance events and adventures. Whether you are training to run a half marathon, finish a Gran Fondo, or complete a full-distance triathlon, TrainingPeaks provides the ultimate tools you need for your journey. Simply connect with your coach or load a training plan to fill your schedule and get started. TrainingPeaks for Athletes • Flexible planning to fit your life: Easily adjust your schedule and sync your training with your daily routine. • Actionable Insights to keep you on track: Data-driven feedback that helps you understand your progress and stay motivated. • Build strength to be unbreakable: Integrated strength training plans designed to improve durability and performance. • Ride inside on TrainingPeaks Virtual: Experience world-class indoor training and ride with a global community. • Any sport, any device, any time: Seamlessly sync with your favorite wearable or head unit, ensuring your data is always where you need it. TrainingPeaks for Coaches • Advanced tools for planning: Annual season planning and individual workout creation tools to make planning clear and quick. • Time-Saving Tools to Streamline Your Coaching: Keep your athletes on track with powerful performance dashboards, easy-to-understand compliance scores, notifications, and in-workout commenting. • Look pro. Feel pro. Manage payment, athlete groups, schedules and communication all in one streamlined tool. • Any sport, any device, any time: Athletes seamlessly sync with your favorite wearable or head unit, ensuring data is always where you need it. Build community and engagement on TrainingPeaks Virtual: Keep athletes engaged year-round with the only indoor cycling platform designed for coaching. Go to trainingpeaks.com to sign up for your coach account. Trusted Partner of: USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, British Cycling, British Triathlon, AusTriathlon, Road Runners Club of America, INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team and more Privacy Policy: https://home.trainingpeaks.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://home.trainingpeaks.com/terms-of-use

About

Workout Export

Easily transfer your Apple Watch workouts to Strava automatically or manually. Supports various workout types and GPS data export to GPX, TCX, or KML. Integrates with Health app data.

Highlights
  • Automatic or manual export to Strava
  • Export GPS route as GPX, TCX, or KML
  • Export any Health app workout
  • Force outdoor cycling as eBike in Strava
  • Supports numerous workout types
  • Includes heart rate and energy burned data
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Record your workouts on the Apple Watch and get them in Strava automatically! No other app neither phone required during your training. Only your watch is required during the workout. Simply record your activity with the application Workout available on the Apple Watch. Once back connected to your iPhone, the application exports automatically (in background!) the new workout to Strava. You can also disable automatic export and manually select which one to export. ● Automatic or manual export workout to Strava (requires a free Strava account). ● Export GPS route as a GPX, TCX or KML file in order to be imported in any other mapping software or iOS compatible application. ● Export any workout visible in Health app, including the one created by a third party tracking application. ● Settings to force outdoor cycling to be exported as eBike activities in Strava. ● Beautiful iOS 13 Dark mode! ● Requires access to Health data. Exported data: ● Many typ eof workouts : running, cycling, swimming, walking, rowing, elliptical bike, HIIT, yoga, tennis, squash, soccer, strength training, steps, golf, backcountry skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding. ● GPS route when available. ● Heartrates when available. ● Burned energy along the exerice when available. ● For pool swimming: laps time, distance, pace, and heartrate. ● Export indoor workouts on treadmill or training bike. Note that the only exported data are the one you asked for and only to Strava servers. Note that the workout distance and duration may differ between Healthkit and Strava (due to Strava correction). Feel free to send me your need and ideas at support@megy.net or on http://support.megy.net.

Screenshots

TrainingPeaks4 screens
Workout Export4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrainingPeaks at Free against Workout Export's $3.99. TrainingPeaks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (13K vs 14). Workout Export's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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

TrainingPeaks is free to download; Workout Export costs $3.99 up front. TrainingPeaks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Workout Export asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainingPeaks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainingPeaks has 13K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of TrainingPeaks's written reviews are positive against 48% of Workout Export's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainingPeaks ships an update fortnightly, Workout Export every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
TrainingPeaks versus Workout Export: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainingPeaksWorkout Export
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better3.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeaksware, LLCStephane Megy

Customer experience

TrainingPeaks

All ratings12,741 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,154 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative26.3%

Workout Export

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral17.2%
Negative34.4%

Bugs and requests

TrainingPeaks

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between mobile app and web version
  • Workout data not always accurately recorded or displayed
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • Login problems and password reset difficulties
  • Incompatibility with certain devices and platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and customize training plans
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
  • Dark mode option
  • More affordable subscription tiers

Workout Export

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TrainingPeaks

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium Subscription$48.993 Months
  • Annual Premium Subscription$134.991 Year
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  • Annual price 2025$135.991 Year
One-time2
  • One Month Premium Subscription$19.99
  • One Year Premium Subscription$119.99
None

Workout Export

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainingPeaks free?
TrainingPeaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Export free?
Workout Export costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrainingPeaks or Workout Export?
TrainingPeaks is rated higher. TrainingPeaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Workout Export averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.
Do TrainingPeaks or Workout Export have ads?
Neither TrainingPeaks nor Workout Export shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainingPeaks or Workout Export?
TrainingPeaks ships an update fortnightly, and Workout Export every 5 weeks. Most recently, TrainingPeaks was updated on October 18, 2026 and Workout Export on October 15, 2026.

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