Comparison

Tacx Training™ vs Brain Optimizer

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

Brain Optimizer

Features
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Brain Optimizer app uses synchronized 40hz light and sound waves to deliver this frequency to the brain through the sensory organs. 40 hz frequencies have been shown to help restore cognitive function in early stages of malfunctioning brains.

Screenshots

Tacx Training™4 screens
Brain Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brain Optimizer at 14.0 against Tacx Training™'s 16.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Brain Optimizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tacx Training™ versus Brain Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTacx Training™Brain Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminGlobalUY

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

Brain Optimizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tacx Training™

No in-app purchases

None

Brain Optimizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tacx Training™ free?
Tacx Training™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Optimizer free?
Brain Optimizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tacx Training™ or Brain Optimizer have ads?
Neither Tacx Training™ nor Brain Optimizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tacx Training™ or Brain Optimizer?
Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brain Optimizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tacx Training™ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Brain Optimizer on October 1, 2026.

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