Tacx Training™ vs iGPSPORT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tacx Training™
Transform indoor cycling into immersive outdoor experiences. Connect to a smart trainer to simulate real-world terrain and track performance data. Enjoy virtual rides, challenges, and sync with other devices for comprehensive training.
- Simulate real-world climbs and descents
- Real-time speed, power, and cadence data
- Automatic trainer resistance adjustment
- Syncs with Garmin Connect and Coach
- Virtual GroupRides and challenges
- Access to 500+ video routes (Premium)
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RIDE INDOORS, FEEL OUTDOORS Connect your Tacx™ smart trainer with the Tacx Training app to turn indoor sessions into immersive rides. Tackle steep Alpine and Pyrenean climbs or conquer the cobblestones of Roubaix right from your living room. New routes around the world are added every month. TRAIN WITH REAL DATA, IN REAL TIME When paired with a compatible Tacx smart trainer and other accessories, you can see speed, power, cadence, and heart rate data on screen while your trainer resistance auto-adjusts for realistic climbs and descents. Connect with a Tacx Alpine gradient simulator for an even more immersive climbing and descending experience. INTEGRATE WITH OTHER GARMIN PRODUCTS When you finish a workout in the app, the data automatically uploads to the Garmin Connect™ app to update performance stats, inform training plan workout recommendations, and more. Your Garmin Connect workouts are automatically synced with the Tacx Training app. MOTIVATION THAT LASTS Earn badges by completing challenges, ride with others in real time, or organize virtual GroupRides with your Tacx friends. Download and use the app for free, or upgrade to premium at any time. Free: • Create and perform workouts based on slope, power, or FTP • View and complete your scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect and Garmin Coach • Your rides and workouts automatically sync to Garmin Connect for analysis • View your data across phone, tablet, and desktop Premium: • Gain access to more than 500 high-quality video routes • Download your favorite videos and ride offline • See other live riders and ride with others in real time • Participate in multi-stage challenges • Plan virtual GroupRides with friends Requirements: • Bluetooth 4.0 or later for Tacx Smart trainer connections • Internet is required for video streaming and live features Don’t forget to contact our support team if you have any questions, concerns, or feature requests. Official Garmin app.
iGPSPORT
Manage your cycling computer data directly from your phone. Connect via Bluetooth to view device information, transfer ride data, and sync personal details. Upload rides, track metrics, and integrate with Apple Health.
- Connect device via Bluetooth
- View device information
- Transfer ride data to phone
- Delete ride data
- Sync personal information
- Upload/download ride data
- Sync with Apple Health
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iGPSPORT series of code table management tools, is your riding assistant! Using the igpsport series APP, you can complete the data management of the code table without having to turn on the computer, including: ● Quickly connect the device to obtain the basic information of the code table, including: version number, device ID, software / hardware version number, line summary information; ● access the code table data through Bluetooth into the phone for inspection; ● delete the code table line; ● Read / set code table configuration information; At the same time can be on the user's data online synchronization management, including: ● Synchronize personal information on the website, including: height, weight and other personal basic information; ● Upload / download line data for riding ● Synchronize cycling distance, burn calories, and increase heart rate to Apple Health Learn more: www.igpsport.com Call us: 027-87835568 Follow us: weibo.com/igpsport
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tacx Training™ at 4.6 against iGPSPORT's 2.8. Tacx Training™ also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 14%) and ratings volume (16K vs 114). iGPSPORT's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tacx Training™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tacx Training™ has 16K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Tacx Training™'s written reviews are positive against 14% of iGPSPORT's.
Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, iGPSPORT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tacx Training™ | iGPSPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) — better | 2.8 (114 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews — better | 14.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 114 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Wuhan Qiwu Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Tacx Training™
iGPSPORT
Bugs and requests
Tacx Training™
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inconsistent power and speed readings
- Inability to resume paused rides
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth sensors
- Calibration problems with trainers
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to download videos for offline use
- More detailed performance analytics
- Integration with other fitness apps (e.g. Apple Health)
- Better customization options for data screens
- Audio cues and prompts during workouts
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- Ability to create and edit custom routes
iGPSPORT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tacx Training™
No in-app purchases
iGPSPORT
No in-app purchases








