ROUVY vs. MyWhoosh: Which App is the Right for You? (2025)

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Looking for a new indoor cycling app but don’t know whether to choose ROUVY or MyWhoosh? You are in the right place because I tested both apps to discover what they offer and how they compare. You will learn about their key differences, pros, and cons.

ROUVY vs. MyWhoosh Summary

ROUVY and MyWhoosh both belong among the best indoor cycling apps. The main difference between them lies in the riding environment. MyWhoosh offers a fully virtual world, whereas ROUVY incorporates real-world footage from global locations, enhanced with virtual elements like avatars. For a detailed comparison of features, check out the following summary.

MyWhoosh vs. ROUVY: Features Comparison

Let’s now dive deeper into the individual features of MyWhoosh and ROUVY.

World: Real vs. Virtual

For many, the riding environment is key when selecting an indoor cycling app (I am no exception).

ROUVY provides access to thousands of real-world routes, ranging from famous landmarks to hidden gems. Some of them are enhanced with virtual elements. Its extensive library is easy to navigate with filters for name, distance, duration, ascent, and more, ensuring you’ll always find a route that fits your needs or available time.

One of ROUVY’s biggest advantages is its variety of routes. With so many options, you’ll unlikely run out of new rides to try! Additionally, you can compare your performance against pro athletes on iconic routes from events like La Vuelta and IRONMAN.

In contrast, MyWhoosh features multiple virtual worlds, including MyWhoosh World, Switzerland, California, Hudayriyat, Arabia, Colombia, Australia, Alula, and Belgium. These worlds rotate on a schedule. This is to make the app look more populated and that many people use it. However, the limited selection may make the routes repetitive over time.

One downside of ROUVY is that its virtual world demands more data (much like streaming a YouTube video that downloads while it plays). If your internet connection is slow, you might experience lags. MyWhoosh is better optimized for lower data usage, providing more stability and fewer performance issues, even with slower internet speeds.

Winner: ROUVY

Multiplayer & Social Interactivity

Both apps let you connect with other riders and organize group rides.

MyWhoosh routes tend to feel busier, largely thanks to the presence of bots. While ROUVY is gaining popularity, its users are spread across hundreds of routes, meaning you’re less likely to encounter many riders except on the most popular roads. If social interaction is a priority, ROUVY might not be the best choice.

Another drawback of ROUVY is the lack of an in-game chat feature. To communicate with friends, you’ll need to use third-party apps. In contrast, MyWhoosh includes a built-in chat, making it easier to interact. ROUVY also doesn’t offer in-app gestures like waving, so greeting others directly isn’t an option. Although ROUVY introduced the ROUVY Companion app, it still doesn’t address the absence of a chat function.

MyWhoosh provides the MyWhoosh Link app, which enhances the desktop app by allowing users to explore events, join clubs, chat with others, and more. It works basically like the Zwift Companion app.

Winner: MyWhoosh

PRO TIP: Try a rocker plate to make your indoor cycling experience more comfortable and engaging.

Races & Events

Both MyWhoosh and ROUVY support racing and event hosting. Notably, MyWhoosh hosted the 2024 UCI Esports Cycling World Championships and is set to host it again in 2025 and 2026. However, both apps currently offer a limited number of races and events due to a smaller user base than Zwift. It still remains the best option for e-racing—for now.

ROUVY stands out with its variety of official and unofficial races and events. Official events are more actively promoted, attracting more people, while unofficial races tend to have fewer participants.

Winner: It’s a draw

Workouts: Both Apps Should Satisfy You

Both ROUVY and MyWhoosh are suitable apps for structured training.

In ROUVY, you can browse workouts and filter them based on difficulty, length, etc. Recently, they also added a workout builder and virtual partners. You can create a workout based on your needs or upload your own from other apps like TrainingPeaks. The virtual partners can keep you company and motivate you to maintain a certain tempo.

MyWhoosh has a similar workout and structured training plans library and is trying hard to extend it. You can also create custom workouts that will satisfy your needs.

Winner: It’s a draw

TIP: Use an indoor cycling fan to stay cool during your workouts.

Gamification: Game vs. Real Videos

One area where MyWhoosh and ROUVY differ the most is gamification.

MyWhoosh began without many gamification elements. But Zwift clearly inspired them to implement more and more gamification elements. Instead of drops, you collect coins that you can use to buy new equipment. However, unlike in Zwift, you can buy these coins for real money. This is one of the ways MyWhoosh uses to monetize the platform.

There are also different challenges where you can earn season points and get additional rewards. The system is pretty comprehensive and mixes 3 different currencies (coins, power gems, and season points). I don’t know if this is intentional, so you lose track of how much in real money individual items cost, or just a bad design, but it’s confusing.

ROUVY was pretty much gamification-free (not counting the poorly designed challenges) until the end of 2021. However, they launched a new ROUVY Career at the beginning of 2022. It consists of 80 levels that you complete by collecting coins. You get them by riding (regardless of the type of ride you do). You can then spend these coins on new gear and customize your avatar like in MyWhoosh. However, the choice is more limited.

Completing levels also earns you extra rewards from ROUVY’s partners, such as TrainingPeaks (a 30-day premium account for free), Elite (a discount on nutrition-related products), etc.

It seems that ROUVY doesn’t even try to be “more fun” and spend much time on their career. It’s simply less comprehensive. It aims to attract different types of people. For this reason, I believe MyWhoosh has an edge here.

Winner: MyWhoosh

User Friendliness

ROUVY and MyWhoosh are both easy to use. ROUVY features a purple color scheme, while MyWhoosh opts for lighter tones. Although ROUVY underwent a major redesign in 2023 that brought significant improvements, I still think it could be better. The colors remain too dark for my taste, and some interface elements don’t behave consistently, leaving room for further refinements.

MyWhoosh had good ease of use from the start. However, it’s not without its flaws. Ultimately, which app feels more user-friendly will depend on your personal preferences. For me, both apps do a solid job of covering the basics and allowing me to find what I need pretty quickly.

Winner: It’s a draw

Platforms Availability

ROUVY and MyWhoosh are available on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Apple TV.

Winner: It’s a draw

Total Score: ROUVY (1), MyWhoosh (2), It’s a draw (5)

Pricing

MyWhoosh is free (in-app purchases available), which is pretty cool considering the value it brings. ROUVY is available for $14.99/month or $144/year and also has group plans, which can push the price down to $6.6/month. Therefore, MyWhoosh seems like a no-brainer. But remember, it depends on what type of rider you are and what you are looking for.

ROUVY and MyWhoosh Alternatives

For those looking for indoor cycling apps similar to ROUVY, FulGaz is the closest option. It also uses real-world footage from different locations worldwide. However, unlike ROUVY, it doesn’t use augmented reality, providing an uninterrupted view of the footage.

If you prefer an alternative to MyWhoosh, Zwift is the best option. MyWhoosh is basically a copy of it, but Zwift has more cartoonish graphics. I also recommend checking out TrainingPeaks Virtual, which is similar but has more realistic graphics.

The following table summarizes all the indoor cycling apps I tested and my scoring.

The Winner

Price-wise, MyWhoosh is a clear winner because it’s free. However, comparing ROUVY vs. MyWhoosh results in a draw in most areas. So, ultimately, it depends on what you are looking for.

Do you want to explore worldwide locations from the comfort of your home? Use ROUVY. Do you want to train for free in a virtual world? Then try MyWhoosh. Below, I add my indoor cycling app scoring for each area.

My MyWhoosh rating at a glance:
Ease of Setup 5/5 | Engagement 4/5 | Community 3/5 | Routes 3/5 | Training 3/5 | UX 4/5 | Platforms Availability 5/5 | Price 5/5 | OVERALL 4.0/5

My ROUVY rating at a glance:
Ease of Setup 5/5 | Engagement 4/5 | Community 3/5 | Routes 5/5 | Training 4/5 | UX 3/5 | Platforms Availability 5/5 | Price 4/5 | OVERALL 4.1/5

I recommend trying both apps during the trial version and deciding which suits you better.

ROUVY vs. MyWhoosh: FAQ