# Tacx Training™ vs Ride

The clearest difference is rating: Tacx Training™ at 4.6 against Ride's 3.0. Tacx Training™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (16K vs 4). Ride's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ride sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tacx Training™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tacx Training™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tacx Training™ has 16K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Ride'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, Ride weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tacx Training™ | Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacx-training/id892366151/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-know-your-power/id6466367137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Moove Apps PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707282454) |

## What reviewers say

### Tacx Training™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacx-training/id892366151)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-know-your-power/id6466367137)

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful cycling computer, offering real-time power tracking without external sensors. Customize your ride display, monitor comprehensive performance metrics, and set personal goals to track your progress. Seamlessly integrate with Strava and Apple Health for a complete cycling experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time power tracking without sensors, Comprehensive ride data (power, speed, heart rate), Customizable widget layout, Goal setting and progress tracking, Strava and Apple Health integration, Multi-bike support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ride Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ride Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Ride Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tacx Training™ free?

Tacx Training™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ride free?

Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tacx Training™ or Ride?

Tacx Training™ is rated higher. Tacx Training™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ride averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tacx Training™ or Ride have ads?

Neither Tacx Training™ nor Ride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tacx Training™ or Ride?

Tacx Training™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ride weekly. Most recently, Tacx Training™ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ride on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*