Indoor cycling app
The workout-focused indoor cycling app for iPhone and Android
You already own a smart trainer. You do not need a virtual island, an avatar, or a group ride to get the session done. zCycle Pad is an indoor cycling app for iPhone, Android, and iPad with an Apple Watch companion on iOS: pair Bluetooth FTMS, ride ERG or structured .zwo workouts, and save the ride to Apple Fitness / Health or Health Connect on Android.
If you are searching for a Zwift-style world on your phone, this is the other lane. zCycle Pad is the trainer cockpit — no map, no game.
Fair comparison (public prices, dated)
Figures below are public USD list prices we checked on 7 September 2026. Taxes, regional storefronts, and promotions change. We do not invent competitor feature stats — blank cells mean we are not citing a public claim here.
| App | Monthly price (USD) | Device you ride on | Virtual world | ERG | Apple Health export | Watch companion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| zCycle Pad | $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr zCycle Plus; 7-day trial on monthly |
iPhone or iPad (iOS 17+), or Android 8.0+. No computer required. | No | Yes | Yes — Apple Health on iOS; Health Connect on Android | Yes on iOS (companion). Not on Android yet. |
| Zwift | $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr | PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple TV (virtual world is typically ridden on a computer or Apple TV) | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| ROUVY (Single) | $19.99/mo or $179.99/yr | PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple TV | Video / AR routes | — | — | — |
| TrainerRoad | $21.99/mo or $209.99/yr | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac | No | Yes | — | — |
| MyWhoosh | Free | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | Yes | — | — | — |
Sources checked 7 September 2026: zCycle Pad App Store and Google Play listings; Zwift Pricing FAQ; ROUVY pricing article; TrainerRoad trainerroad.com (FAQ: $21.99/mo or $209.99/yr); MyWhoosh public product is free. Feature columns other than zCycle Pad are only filled where the vendor clearly publishes the capability. “—” is not a claim that the feature is missing.
Who this indoor cycling app is for
- You bought an FTMS trainer (Elite Suito, KICKR, Tacx, and similar) and want an app that is just the workout.
- You want ERG mode and structured intervals on iPhone or Android — not a laptop cockpit.
- On iOS you can ride with Apple Watch for live power, HR, cadence, and interval haptics.
- You want the session in Apple Fitness with heart rate actually in it.
Skip zCycle Pad if you want multiplayer races, scenic video worlds, or a free unlimited trainer app with no paid tier. Starting rides requires zCycle Plus.
Not ZYCLE hardware
zCycle Pad is an iOS indoor cycling app by Adam Codes Ltd. ZYCLE (zycle.eu) is a different company that makes indoor cycling hardware in Europe. If a ZYCLE trainer speaks Bluetooth FTMS, zCycle Pad can pair to it like any other FTMS trainer. We are not affiliated.
What you get on the bike
- ERG mode and grade simulation over Bluetooth FTMS
- Bundled .zwo structured workouts plus open and HR-zone rides
- FTMS trainer list — lab tested on Elite Suito T
- Apple Watch companion (does not pair trainers itself)
- Apple Health / Fitness export