Comparison

Tacx Training™ vs SRAM AXS

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. 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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

SRAM AXS

Personalize and control your bicycle's smart components. Monitor battery levels, configure settings, and receive ride-ready status updates. Explore cross-category integrations for a customized cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Personalize component configuration
  • Monitor component battery levels
  • Check bike's ready-to-ride status
  • Update component firmware
  • Configure multiple bike profiles
  • Enable enhanced shifting modes
Features
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SRAM AXS app connects to your smart devices, enabling personalization of your bike - and ride. That includes configuring components the way you want, keeping a close eye on battery levels and exploring cross-category integrations. (Dropper post with a drop bar groupset? No problem!) AXS app allows you to control and learn from your bike, bringing new levels of interaction with AXS enabled components. Wake the bike and let it tell you if it is ready to ride based on the battery and pressure levels. The more you know, the more you learn, the more you love. Technical Features: + Enables enhanced shifting modes + Personalize multiple bike profiles + Enables RD trim adjustment (MicroAdjust) + Monitors AXS component battery levels + Informs bike’s ready to ride status + Updates AXS component firmware + Post ride notifications from AXS Web when paired with a compatible bike computer AXS Component Compatibility: Compatible with any SRAM AXS components, RockShox AXS components, all Power Meters and Wiz devices.

Screenshots

Tacx Training™4 screens
SRAM AXS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tacx Training™ at 4.6 against SRAM AXS's 2.4. Tacx Training™ also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 17%) and ratings volume (16K vs 421). 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tacx Training™ has 16K ratings behind it against 421, 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 17% of SRAM AXS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tacx Training™ versus SRAM AXS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTacx Training™SRAM AXS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better2.4 (421 ratings)
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews — better16.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better421
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminSRAM LLC

Customer experience

Tacx Training™

All ratings15,851 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews737 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.7%

SRAM AXS

All ratings420 ratings
Positive29.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative62.9%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive16.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative72.8%

User reviews

Tacx Training™

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great workout software
  • 🚀 Excellent video quality and variety
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Garmin
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Realistic riding experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Crashes during rides
  • 🐛 Data loss and syncing problems
  • 🔒 Poor customer support

SRAM AXS

From 421 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as intended
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Battery life indicator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Firmware update problems
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 👎 Poor user experience

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

SRAM AXS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes during firmware updates
  • Components not detected or recognized
  • Settings not saved properly
  • Frequent sign-out issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to micro-adjust each gear individually
  • Percentage-based battery level indicator
  • Offline functionality
  • Improved firmware update process
  • Better integration between app and web portal

In-app purchases

None

Tacx Training™

No in-app purchases

None

SRAM AXS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tacx Training™ free?
Tacx Training™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SRAM AXS free?
SRAM AXS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tacx Training™ or SRAM AXS?
Tacx Training™ is rated higher. Tacx Training™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while SRAM AXS averages 2.4 from 421 ratings.
Do Tacx Training™ or SRAM AXS have ads?
Neither Tacx Training™ nor SRAM AXS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tacx Training™ or SRAM AXS?
Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and SRAM AXS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tacx Training™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and SRAM AXS on October 25, 2026.

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