In short: pick by what you want on the screen. Zwift and MyWhoosh are virtual worlds for training, group rides and racing. Rouvy, FulGaz and Kinomap play video of real roads. Cyclorama is different: it turns your rides into a journey through a historical era, for riders who want something to follow rather than something to race.
| App | On the screen | Best for | How it's paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwift | Animated 3D worlds with other riders; filmed real-world routes on the Zwift Plus tier, added in October 2026 | Structured training, group rides, racing | Subscription |
| MyWhoosh | Animated 3D worlds with other riders | Training and racing without paying | Free |
| Rouvy | Video of real routes, with other riders added | Riding famous climbs and race courses | Subscription |
| FulGaz | Video of real routes | Scenic rides on real roads | Subscription |
| Kinomap | Video of real routes, for bikes, rowers and treadmills | Several machines in one app | Subscription |
| Cyclorama | An era of history: its calendar moves with your distance, and dated moments appear as you reach them | Easy and endurance rides with something to read and follow | Free download, no subscription; Sprint routes free for good |
For more detail, see Rouvy, Kinomap and FulGaz compared.
Prices change often, so check each app's own site for what it costs today.
There is no single best app, because they do different jobs. For group rides and racing, Zwift is the most popular (220 Triathlon, January 2026), and MyWhoosh does the same without a fee. For real roads on screen, Rouvy, FulGaz or Kinomap. For structured training, TrainerRoad. For easy rides with something to follow, and no smart trainer needed, Cyclorama. If boredom is your main problem, read what riders do about it.
It depends on what bores you. If you want company and racing, Zwift or MyWhoosh. If you want real roads, Rouvy, FulGaz or Kinomap. If you want something to read and follow while you pedal, Cyclorama turns each ride into a stretch of a historical era.
Yes. MyWhoosh is free, and Cyclorama has no subscription: its Sprint routes are free for good. See the best free indoor cycling apps and indoor cycling apps with no account.
No. Cyclorama doesn't control your trainer's resistance, has no structured workouts and no group rides or races. Use it for easy and endurance rides when you want something to follow, and keep a training app for intervals. See Zwift alternatives and what each app is for.
Cyclorama reads standard Bluetooth speed and cadence sensors, power meters and smart trainers, and also works with no sensor at all. Most training platforms support speed sensors too, but they are designed around smart trainers.
Cyclorama is free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Android is coming soon: join the beta and we'll invite you.