An indoor cycling app for your Mac. No subscription.
Most training apps cost $18 to $22 every month. PedalCraft for Mac costs $30 once and does the essentials well: ride, shift, train with ERG, test your FTP, keep a log.
What it does
- Connects your smart trainer, Zwift Click and heart rate over Bluetooth
- ERG workouts from 20 minutes to 2 hours, recovery to VO2max, with cadence hints and 3-2-1 beeps
- FTP ramp test: 10 minute warm-up, +20 W per minute, zones set for you
- Ride log with summary images, ride rating and FTP suggestions
- Strava upload and a mini window over Netflix or YouTube
What it costs compared to the others
Three years on an annual plan cost about $630 for TrainerRoad, $600 for Zwift and $540 for Rouvy or Wahoo SYSTM (US list prices, October 2026). Those apps offer more, such as virtual worlds and adaptive plans. PedalCraft costs $30, once.
Try before you buy
The browser version is free and uses the same trainer and Click connection. If it works with your setup, the Mac app will too.
FAQ
Which Macs are supported?
macOS 14 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.
Which trainers work?
It is built for the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 and works with most Bluetooth FTMS smart trainers.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If it doesn't work with your trainer, write within 30 days of buying and you get your money back.