Comparison

Tacx Training™ vs iGPSPORT

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

Head to head
About

Tacx Training™

Transform indoor cycling into immersive outdoor experiences with virtual routes and real-time data. Train with adjustable resistance, track performance, and connect with other cyclists. Offers free and premium features for personalized fitness.

Highlights
  • Immersive virtual routes
  • Real-time performance data
  • Auto-adjusting trainer resistance
  • Garmin Connect integration
  • Virtual GroupRides
  • Offline video route access (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.

About

iGPSPORT

Manage your cycling computer data directly from your phone. Connect your device to view basic information, access ride data via Bluetooth, and sync personal details and performance metrics to online platforms and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Connect device for basic info
  • Access ride data via Bluetooth
  • Delete ride data
  • Read/set configuration
  • Sync personal information
  • Upload/download ride data
  • Sync to Apple Health
Features
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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

Screenshots

Tacx Training™4 screens
iGPSPORT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 115). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 115, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, iGPSPORT monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tacx Training™ versus iGPSPORT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTacx Training™iGPSPORT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better2.8 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews — better14.2% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better115
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB284 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGarminWuhan Qiwu Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tacx Training™

All ratings15,903 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews765 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative45.2%

iGPSPORT

All ratings115 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative49.6%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral16.6%
Negative69.2%

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

None

Tacx Training™

No in-app purchases

None

iGPSPORT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tacx Training™ free?
Tacx Training™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iGPSPORT free?
iGPSPORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tacx Training™ or iGPSPORT?
Tacx Training™ is rated higher. Tacx Training™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while iGPSPORT averages 2.8 from 115 ratings.
Do Tacx Training™ or iGPSPORT have ads?
Neither Tacx Training™ nor iGPSPORT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tacx Training™ or iGPSPORT?
Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and iGPSPORT monthly. Most recently, Tacx Training™ was updated on November 13, 2026 and iGPSPORT on November 11, 2026.

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