# BikeControl

> BikeControl is an app for iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows that bridges external hardware controllers to indoor cycling trainer apps. It lets riders use Zwift Click, Shimano Di2, gamepads, Bluetooth buttons, and many other input devices to control apps like Zwift, MyWhoosh, and Rouvy — actions like steering, shifting, braking, and in-app navigation.

BikeControl was previously known as SwiftControl. The app is a free download and free to try: the trial runs without payment on every platform — Android, Windows, iOS and macOS — on identical terms. Base is a one-time purchase of approximately $4.99 (no subscription), and BikeControl Pro is a subscription of approximately $2.50/month, or $2.25/month billed yearly, that unlocks advanced features. All prices are approximate — each app store sets the final price, so it varies by store and region. See https://bikecontrol.app/pricing.md for the full breakdown.

Supported input devices: Zwift Click, Zwift Click v2, Zwift Ride, Zwift Ride V2, Zwift Play, Shimano Di2, Wheeltop EDS, Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift, Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro, Wahoo KICKR BIKE V1, Wahoo KICKR BIKE V2, Thinkrider VS200, CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter, Elite Sterzo Smart, Phone Steering, Elite Square Smart Frame, Gamepads, Bluetooth buttons, SRAM AXS / eTap, Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND, Keyboard input, OpenBikeControl Hardware. Also supported as a heart-rate source, not a controller: AirPods Pro 3 (via Apple Health, iOS 26 and later).

Supported trainer apps: Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, Biketerra, TrainingPeaks, and other training apps via generic controller support.

Base (one-time, per platform) gives unlimited button actions: buttons shift, steer and navigate in the trainer app, and can press any keyboard key, click the mouse or tap the screen. BikeControl Pro features include: BikeControl's own virtual shifting on your smart trainer (try it 20 minutes a day without Pro, a daily trial of Pro), up to 3 actions per button (single click, double click, long press), one license on iOS, macOS, Android and Windows, the gear and metrics overlay, heart rate and sensors, starting any command or shortcut, media controls, and screenshots and screen recording.

## Pages

- [Home](https://bikecontrol.app/): Overview of BikeControl, download links, and supported device/app combinations
- [Virtual Shifting Hub](https://bikecontrol.app/virtual-shifting/): Add virtual shifting to any FTMS smart trainer in any trainer app — supported trainers, gear ratio customization, setup
- [BikeControl vs QZ](https://bikecontrol.app/bikecontrol-vs-qz/): Sourced comparison with QZ (qdomyos-zwift) — what each app is for, virtual shifting features, supported shifters and controllers, official app partnerships, platforms, price, and when to choose which
- [Smart trainer virtual shifting pages](https://bikecontrol.app/virtual-shifting-with-wahoo-kickr-v6/): One page per supported smart trainer at /virtual-shifting-with-{trainer}/ (example: the Wahoo KICKR V6 page linked here) — which controllers pair with it, how to set it up, and links to per-app guides. Covers 35 trainers from Wahoo, Tacx, Elite, Zwift, ThinkRider, Van Rysel and Xplova.
- [Controller pages](https://bikecontrol.app/controller-zwift-click-v2/): One page per Zwift controller at /controller-{controller}/ (example: the Zwift Click v2 page linked here) — what the hardware is, how many buttons BikeControl can map, whether anything has to be unlocked, and which trainer apps read it natively. Covers the Zwift Click v2, Zwift Click, Zwift Play and Zwift Ride (firmware below 1.3; a Ride on firmware 1.3+ is the separately listed Zwift Ride V2, which has its own combo pages but no hub page yet).
- [AirPods Pro 3 heart-rate pages](https://bikecontrol.app/airpods-pro-3-heart-rate-in-zwift/): One page per trainer app at /airpods-pro-3-heart-rate-in-{app}/ (example: the Zwift page linked here) — how BikeControl 7.0 reads AirPods Pro 3 heart rate from Apple Health on iOS 26 and passes it to Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, Biketerra or TrainingPeaks Virtual without a chest strap. Includes why an Apple Watch is not a live source.
- [About](https://bikecontrol.app/about/): Entity reference — what BikeControl is, the SwiftControl rename, the publisher OpenBikeControl UG (haftungsbeschränkt), platforms, and non-affiliation
- [Blog](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/): Product updates, tutorials, and partnership announcements
- [Changelog](https://bikecontrol.app/changelog/): Full version history and release notes
- [Pricing](https://bikecontrol.app/pricing.md): Machine-readable pricing — free trial, one-time Base purchase, BikeControl Pro subscription
- [Privacy Policy](https://bikecontrol.app/privacy-policy/): Data handling and privacy information
- [Terms of Use / EULA](https://bikecontrol.app/terms-of-use/): End-user license agreement

## Blog

- [Welcome to the BikeControl Blog](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/welcome-to-the-bikecontrol-blog/): Introduction to the BikeControl blog and the story behind the app
- [How to Control Zwift with Any External Controller](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/how-to-control-zwift-with-any-external-controller/): Guide to using BikeControl to connect any supported hardware to Zwift
- [BikeControl 5.0 Released – Introducing BikeControl Pro](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/bikecontrol-5/): Announcement of version 5.0 and the new Pro subscription tier
- [Best Controller for Indoor Cycling: Every Option Compared](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/best-controller-for-indoor-cycling/): Comparison of supported controllers for indoor cycling use cases
- [MyWhoosh Now Officially Supports BikeControl](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/mywhoosh-bikecontrol-partnership/): Announcement of the official MyWhoosh and BikeControl partnership
- [Rouvy Teams Up with BikeControl](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/rouvy-bikecontrol-integration/): April 2026 announcement of the Rouvy and BikeControl integration (Rouvy ended its official support in October 2026)
- [BikeControl 5.4 – Smart Trainers, Virtual Shifting Everywhere](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/bikecontrol-5-4-smart-trainers-virtual-shifting/): Pair your smart trainer directly to BikeControl for virtual shifting in any trainer app, custom gear ratios, and Bluetooth-to-WiFi bridging
- [Zwift Click V2 with Other Trainer Apps — The Ultimate Guide](https://bikecontrol.app/blog/zwift-click-v2-with-other-trainer-apps/): How to unlock the Zwift Click V2 (and Zwift Cog remote) for MyWhoosh, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and other non-Zwift apps

## Optional

- [Full reference (llms-full.txt)](https://bikecontrol.app/llms-full.txt): Long-form, inline reference with the full text of the home page, blog posts, device list, trainer-app compatibility, virtual shifting overview, and FAQ — suitable for ingestion by AI assistants without further crawling
- [Sitemap](https://bikecontrol.app/sitemap.xml): Full list of indexed pages including all device/app combination pages
- [RSS Feed](https://bikecontrol.app/rss.xml): Blog post feed in RSS format