Tacx Training™ vs SplitRace
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 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.
- 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.
SplitRace
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SplitRace turns your city streets into a competitive racetrack. Record your runs with precise GPS tracking — route, distance, pace and time — then compete in running tournaments built around real street segments in your city. WHY SPLITRACE • Accurate GPS run tracking with a live map of your route • Keeps recording your route even when the screen is off • Compete in city tournaments, not just against the clock • Climb the ranks from Beginner to Elite as you earn points • Unlock badges for milestones, streaks and tournament wins • Fair, gender-normalized scoring so everyone competes on equal footing TOURNAMENT MODES • Golden Fever — a hidden rated sequence of segments, scored by time • Detective — find and run the rated segments in the right order • BoltRun — a straightforward checklist of segments to conquer TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Personal stats for every run and tournament • Leaderboards to see how you stack up against other runners • Detailed segment breakdowns and personal bests FOR CLUBS & TEAMS • Run clubs can host their own tournaments • Team modes to compete together Whether you run to stay fit, chase personal bests, or battle for the top of your city's leaderboard, SplitRace makes every run count. Lace up. Start running. Own your streets. Terms of Use: https://splitrace.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://splitrace.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tacx Training™ at none against SplitRace's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SplitRace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tacx Training™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tacx Training™ | SplitRace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Active Bridge, LLC |
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
SplitRace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tacx Training™
No in-app purchases
SplitRace
- SplitRace Pacer$6.991 Month
- SplitRace Racer$12.991 Month
- SplitRace Elite$24.991 Month
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- SplitRace Pacer$59.991 Year
- SplitRace Racer$89.991 Year
- SplitRace Elite$179.001 Year









