Published by Zwift, Inc on 2024-09-25
Connect With Your Friends While Working Out
Sometimes, you may not have the chance or the space to take a run or cycle around the neighborhood, or to the park. This could happen if the conditions for running or cycling outside are not conducive or friendly. In times like these, an alternative is always necessary. If this is the case for you, there’s nothing to worry about, Zwift Companion is the answer. The app allows you to exercise virtually with other people in real time.
You and your friends can go for a run together, no matter how far away from one another you are. Exercising, keeping fit and bonding with your friends at the same time is something only the Zwift Companion app can give you.
You can even stay connected while you're on the move. You can also pair it with your computer over a common WiFi network. What’s more? You can use it as a Zwift game controller when you're riding with your friends.
Here are ten features you’ll need on Zwift Companion.
#1. Home Screen:
With the Home Screen, you can see progress on your targets, see activities on your feed, view your training plan and see upcoming events.
#2. Events:
Keep track of upcoming events, explore and decide on the events that you want to go to. You can also keep track of attendees; know who is going and who isn’t. When you’ve decided on which events to attend, you can sign up.
#3. Activity:
This feature gives you the chance to support others or be supported. With the activity feed, you can keep track of the activities of others on Zwift. When your friends do well, you can encourage them and give them a pat on the back when they complete a ride.
You can do this by clicking on the Ride On icon in the feed.
#4. Goals:
You can create periodic goals with which you can measure your progress, be it on a weekly or monthly basis to keep on track.
#5. Map:
The map feature helps you to know where you are in the world while you're Zwifting. If you’re a stickler for long distance rides, you should check out the map.
#6. Workout:
You can control the speed and the tenor of your workout with Zwift. All you need to do is connect to the game and access the Workout screen, which will let you see and manage your workout.
#7. Text Messaging:
Interact with friends and people Zwifting near you or have a conversation with someone .
If you are attending an event on Zwift, you can chat and talk with people attending the same event as you.
#8. Dashboard:
If you don't have a PC, you do not need to worry. With Zwift Companion, you can access app services from any device.
The Dashboard on your screen will give you the key metrics you should pay attention to - speed, distance, elevation, time, cadence and heart rate.
#9. Zwifters Nearby:
You can keep track of people in front of you or behind you on a cycling course. You can check how far ahead or behind you are in comparison to them, and how much of the race they’ve completed. You can even privately message someone on the same course as you in real-time.
#10. End Zwifting:
You can complete your ride and share it to some of your preferred fitness sites straight from your phone.
Below are some pros and cons of the app.
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Zwift Companion app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get APK for PC → | Zwift, Inc | 4.75 | 3.62.0 |
Get Zwift Companion on Apple macOS
| Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Free on Mac | Zwift, Inc | 26050 | 4.75 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Home screen with recent activities, training plan details, upcoming events, and progress on goals
- Events section to explore upcoming events, see who is going, and sign up
- Activity feed to see what other users are doing in the game and give Ride Ons
- Goals section to create weekly or monthly goals
- Map to see where you are in the world and chat with friends
- Workout screen to see and control your workout when paired with the game
- Text messaging to chat with other users in the game
- Dashboard with key metrics such as watts, speed, distance, elevation, time, cadence, and heart rate
- Actions to interact with other users in the game, such as giving an elbow flick or sending real-time encouragement
- Apple Watch integration to read heart rate data live into Zwift and save activities into the Apple Health ecosystem
- Zwifters Nearby section to see other users on the course, check their power output and laps completed, and private message them
- Automatic ride upload to supported fitness sites from the app.
Great app, would love a few minor tweaks
Really useful app but some glitches.
Very good even without smart trainer
Does NOT work with Apple Watch
PC Apps 
