LUFTQUEST VS MYWHOOSH
Both free. One builds you a world; the other builds you a coach.
THE SHORT VERSION
MyWhoosh is a free virtual world: polished graphics, structured routes, group rides and a racing scene, funded rather than subscription-based. LuftQuest is a free motivation and coaching layer that runs in your browser over whatever trainer you already have.
If you want to be somewhere, use MyWhoosh. If you want someone to make the hour pass, use LuftQuest.
SIDE BY SIDE
| LuftQuest | MyWhoosh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Virtual world | Retro scrolling road, single rider | Full 3D world with other riders |
| Racing | Arcade times and leaderboard | Organised races and events |
| Structured workouts | Yes, FTP-based | Yes, plus plans |
| Trainer control | No — reads your sensors | Yes, ERG and simulation |
| Install | Runs in the browser | App download, capable hardware |
| Coaching voice | AI coach with personas and swearing settings | Standard workout prompts |
| Prizes and collection | Quest card, treats, prize challenges | Race results and events |
WHERE MYWHOOSH WINS
- It genuinely looks good, and it costs nothing, which is a remarkable combination.
- Real racing against real people, with categories and results.
- It controls your smart trainer, so climbs feel like climbs.
- A proper route library to explore rather than an abstract road.
WHERE LUFTQUEST WINS
- Nothing to install and no account hoops — open a browser, pair, ride.
- Works fine with a basic trainer and a power meter; no controllable resistance required.
- A coach that reacts to what you are actually doing, with a tone dial from dry to unprintable.
- Prize challenges: hold a target wattage for a set time to earn the treat, which is a far more direct motivator than a distant finish line.
- Spotify built in, with the coach ducking the music when he speaks.
USING BOTH TOGETHER
They complement each other neatly. MyWhoosh drives the trainer and provides the world; LuftQuest reads your sensors alongside it for coaching and prize challenges. Bluetooth usually permits one controlling connection plus additional listeners, and an ANT+ setup makes sharing data easier still.
FAQ
Is MyWhoosh really free?
Do I need good hardware for either?
Which is better for structured training?
KEEP READING
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
LuftQuest is a free indoor cycling app: pair your power meter, pick a structured workout and let a very opinionated coach keep you honest.
