Comparison

OpenCycling vs VeloWorkout

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

Head to head
About

OpenCycling

Features
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Your trainer. Your data. Your ride. OpenCycling is a free indoor cycling app with structured workouts and smart trainer control. Connect your trainer and sensors over Bluetooth, pick a workout, and ride. No account required. STRUCTURED WORKOUTS 25+ workouts across VO2max, threshold, sweet spot, endurance, and recovery categories. Every interval is scaled to your FTP so the training adapts to your fitness. ERG mode controls your trainer's resistance automatically. REAL-TIME METRICS See power, heart rate, cadence, speed, calories, and interval targets as you ride. Post-ride summaries show your averages, peaks, and time in zone. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No accounts. No cloud. Everything is stored on your device. Share rides to Strava when you choose. Export as standard FIT files that work with any platform. WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Connects to Bluetooth smart trainers and sensors from Wahoo, Elite, Tacx, Stages, and more via FTMS, heart rate, power, and cadence protocols. COMPLETELY FREE No subscriptions, no in-app purchases.

About

VeloWorkout

Features
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VeloWorkout turns any smart trainer into a structured indoor training studio for cyclists who want measurable progress โ€” not just miles. STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Follow guided interval sessions with clear power and heart-rate targets for every block. VeloWorkout controls your smart trainer resistance automatically (ERG mode) over Bluetooth, so you just pedal and hit the numbers. BUILT AROUND YOUR FTP Run a guided FTP test, then let VeloWorkout track your fitness over time and keep your training zones accurate as you improve. ADAPTIVE TRAINING PLANS Schedule multi-week plans that fit your goals, with a calendar that keeps your week on track. CONNECT YOUR GEAR Pair Bluetooth smart trainers and heart-rate monitors for live power, cadence, and HR. No trainer handy? You can still browse workouts and plan your training without hardware. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Clean analytics show your training load, consistency, and trends so you know exactly where you stand. SYNC WITH STRAVA Send completed rides to Strava automatically and keep your training history in one place. BUILD YOUR OWN Create custom workouts in the visual builder, or browse a library of ready-made sessions across endurance, threshold, VO2, recovery, and more. Whether you are chasing a first FTP bump or structuring a full season, VeloWorkout helps you train with purpose.

Screenshots

OpenCycling4 screens
VeloWorkout3 screens

Verdict

The call

OpenCycling and VeloWorkout are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenCycling ships an update every 4 weeks, VeloWorkout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OpenCycling versus VeloWorkout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCyclingVeloWorkout
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSami WiktorinEndofunctor

In-app purchases

None

OpenCycling

No in-app purchases

None

VeloWorkout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenCycling free?
OpenCycling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VeloWorkout free?
VeloWorkout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenCycling or VeloWorkout have ads?
Neither OpenCycling nor VeloWorkout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCycling or VeloWorkout?
OpenCycling ships an update every 4 weeks, and VeloWorkout every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenCycling was updated on November 5, 2026 and VeloWorkout on October 31, 2026.

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