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May 19, 2026 Health & Fitness

bluetooth_connectivity cycling ftp_test

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I built a free iOS app so cyclists can stop paying $20/mo just to retest their FTP. The ramp test itself is a 25-minute Bluetooth interaction with a known protocol. It shouldn't require rent. This app is opensource, free, no ads, no tracking nor third party integrations because I just wanted to have a fun side project and have no interest in monetization.If you are a cyclist, I would kindly ask for feedback on the app especially on the ftp test protocol instructions, trainer-model compatibility, and bug reportsApp store link: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/better-ftp/id6766080601GitHub (opensource project): https://github.com/niecore/betterftpDemo gif: https://betterftp.cc/promo.gif

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Jamison Fisher 1 month ago

FTP testing is one of those things that always felt weird to gate behind a subscription, so the premise makes sense. But how's this sustainable with zero revenue? Free apps either get abandoned or pivot to exactly the model they claimed to hate. Curious, does it play nice with popular power meters and smart trainers? That Bluetooth handoff is where most of these apps fall apart in practice. Also, any way to export results to TrainingPeaks or Strava, or are you locked inside the app?