Tacx Training™ vs ThinkFIT
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.
ThinkFIT
This app transforms indoor workouts by controlling FTMS-compatible fitness equipment. It offers studio-quality training insights with universal device control and multiple smart training modes, including goal-driven sessions and prebuilt programs. It's ideal for home gym owners and fitness enthusiasts.
- FTMS-compatible equipment control
- Universal device syncing
- Automatic resistance/speed adjustment
- Free, Goal-Driven, and Prebuilt training modes
- Bilingual English/Chinese interface
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Why Choose ThinkFIT? Transform your indoor workouts with ThinkFIT app that seamlessly controls FTMS-compatible equipment while delivering studio-quality training insights. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and equipment manufacturers seeking cutting-edge integration. Core Features: Universal Device Control Sync with bikes, treadmills, rowers, ellipticals, and accessories via FTMS protocol. Adjust resistance/speed automatically during HIIT, endurance, or custom programs. 3 Smart Training Modes Free Mode: Spontaneous workouts with manual adjustments Goal-Driven Sessions: Burn X calories or complete X miles with programmed pacing Prebuilt Programs: HITT ,weight loss plans, and strength cycles Bilingual Accessibility Switch between English/Chinese interfaces – ideal for global fitness brands and expat communities. User Scenarios: • Home Gym Owners: Turn popular equipment into smart training systems • CrossFitters: Program rower sprints and assault bike intervals in one app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tacx Training™ at 4.6 against ThinkFIT's 3.7. Tacx Training™ also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ThinkFIT's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tacx Training™ has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Tacx Training™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of ThinkFIT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, ThinkFIT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tacx Training™ | ThinkFIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | thinkfit |
Customer experience
Tacx Training™
ThinkFIT
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
ThinkFIT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tacx Training™
No in-app purchases
ThinkFIT
No in-app purchases
