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Blynk vs TrainHeroic

Blynk logo

Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainHeroic logo

TrainHeroic

Software

Strength and conditioning platform

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; TrainHeroic pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, TrainHeroic covers Workout programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and TrainHeroic actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and TrainHeroic differ
AttributeBlynkTrainHeroic
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Only in TrainHeroic

  • Workout programming
  • Progress tracking
  • Team management
  • Video analysis
  • Program marketplace
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • WHOOP

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot TrainHeroic
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot TrainHeroic
  • Automations triggered by device datanot TrainHeroic
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot TrainHeroic
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot TrainHeroic

TrainHeroic

  • Coaching businesses managing 1–50 athletes per coachnot Blynk
  • Remote personal training and strength programme deliverynot Blynk
  • Fitness professionals selling custom training programmes via marketplacenot Blynk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

TrainHeroic

  • Pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • Free trial limited to 14 days without credit card, but conversion to paid mandatory thereafter
  • No published feature differentiation by plan tier; all features appear consistent across price tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices
    • Basic widgets
    • Cloud sync
  • Premium$5/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced widgets
    • Priority support

TrainHeroic

$9.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the TrainHeroic review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

Choose TrainHeroic if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want progress tracking.
TrainHeroic review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or TrainHeroic better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and TrainHeroic at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or TrainHeroic?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and $9.99/month for TrainHeroic.
Does Blynk or TrainHeroic run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. TrainHeroic runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TrainHeroic starts at $9.99/month.
What is Blynk best used for?
Blynk is most often used for connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app, over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices, automations triggered by device data, white-label device apps for a hardware product. Of those, connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app and over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices are not what TrainHeroic is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that TrainHeroic cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. TrainHeroic covers Workout programming, Progress tracking, Team management, Video analysis. Both handle Android support, Web support.
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