# FluidRower — Record indoor rowing workouts

> Indoor rowing workout tracker for compatible First Degree Fitness machines. (iPhone/iPad app by FIRST DEGREE FITNESS LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluidrower/id1449683562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FIRST DEGREE FITNESS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449683561)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluidrower/id1449683562/reviews.md

## What is FluidRower?

FluidRower is guaranteed to motivate your every training session.  This app works with our first-generation Bluetooth consoles on compatible First Degree Fitness indoor rowing machines and upper body ergometer products, offering an easy to use training tool. Compare, analyse and review your training progress – creating new goals has never been easier! By simply connecting your smart device via Bluetooth, you can select your training target, get on and go! FluidRower contains workout targets to ensure you train towards your overall goal – Select 500m Row or Distance Row.   Note: FluidRower is only compatible with the following First Degree Fitness product ranges: 2019-2020 Horizontal V Series 2019-2020Horizontal XL Series 2019-2020 Evolution Series 2019-2020 Vortex Series

For more information please see our website for more details. https://fdflimited.com/support/bluetooth-connectivity-apps/

## Key features

- Record indoor rowing workouts
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Set training targets
- Analyze training progress
- Compare workout data
- Workout goal selection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluidrower/id1449683562/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great rowers, disappointing app experience

*2025-05-19, version 1.09*

I’ve been a huge fan of FluidRower for years — the machines are rock solid and a joy to use. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the app. It feels neglected, with a clunky interface and missing features that many rowers now expect, like reliable workout tracking, smooth Health app integration, and meaningful stroke data.

After getting fed up, I started looking around and eventually found Oxun rowing app that works surprisingly well with my FluidRower. It’s a much more modern experience and has completely changed how I track and enjoy my workouts. I wish FluidRower would take a serious look at how far behind their app has fallen — their hardware deserves better.

### 1/5 — Constantly Crashes

*2024-01-23, version 1.09*

Doesn’t work. Period.

### 1/5 — Fluid Rower App

*2023-01-03, version 1.09*

Good rowing machines. The app is utter rubbish. Was told by the salesman that it would link to my fitness apps but it doesn’t. And doesn’t allow the session to be exported. Unfriendly to use and flaky. Update it please!

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2022-01-21, version 1.08*

Don’t buy these water hours if you expect to use an app with you Apple Watch or iPhone.  They are simply not compatible.  The company is unreachable for support.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2021-12-28, version 1.08*

Simply doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Not fit for purpose

*2021-10-05, version 1.08*

Bluetooth doesn’t connect well
Doesn’t connect to my Wahoo or Garmin heart rate monitor
Can’t set distances correctly as unusable accurate sliding bar
No way to record to a third party app
Utter rubbish wish I hadn’t wasted so much money on a rower that has no practice app or able to record my workouts

### 1/5 — Not of a merchantable quality

*2021-10-01, version 1.08*

This App or should we call it a “mishap” is shambolic and is neither fit for purpose of a merchantable quality.

To think that this app is meant to partner rowing machines costing in the region of £1500 to £2000+ beggars belief. It is the app and connectivity that is used to sell these expensive machines but it simply does not work.

Here are just some of the design faults

Continually drops Bluetooth - that in itself is bad, but to put it in context, it is pretty soul destroying when the drop in connection occurs when you are 3500 m into a 5000m rowing challenge.

The app doesn’t communicate with any other app, in a way it’s not surprising as I cannot communicate with the rowing machine.

The app freezes repeatedly.

The UI has not been thought out. Adjusting target distances etc is by the use of imprecise slider scales, why can’t you simply input the distance etc required using a key pad.

It is quite obvious that the equipment manufacture and retailers Fitness Superstore have very little regard for their customers, as if they did this app would have been reworked ASAP and in the case of the retailers they would have delisted it. But customers only find out how shockingly bad the app and ultimately the rowing machine is once they have parted with their money.

### 2/5 — Great rowing machine/terrible app

*2021-05-11, version 1.08*

Considering how well the FluidRower is built and designed, this app does it a big disservice. It stops functioning mid workout and I must remove it and reinstall. This does not reflect well on First Degree Fitness. Considering the expense of the rower, the app should be without major flaws. Please improve this app.

### 1/5 — Who cares?

*2021-04-23, version 1.08*

Certainly not the people who make the rowing machines! Expensive (and good) machine/bad joke of an app and zero functionality if a user should want to integrate the data with i.e. Apple Health. 

Enjoy the machine, forgo any modern expectations of data use. Should have negative star rating. Better buy a different make of machine.

### 1/5 — Great rower, terrible app

*2021-02-13, version 1.08*

I love my rower but this app is terrible. There are a lot of problems with this app but my biggest gripe is that it doesn’t pair to Apple health or strava- having Bluetooth on the rower seems sort of pointless if this is all you do with it.

## Frequently asked questions about FluidRower

### What does the FluidRower app do?

The FluidRower app is designed to record and motivate your indoor rowing training sessions. It connects via Bluetooth to compatible First Degree Fitness rowing machines and ergometers, allowing you to set training targets, monitor your progress, and analyze your performance over time.

### What are the key features of FluidRower?

Key features include the ability to record indoor rowing workouts, connect via Bluetooth to compatible machines, set specific training targets like 500m rows or distance rows, and compare/analyze your training progress. It aims to make setting new goals easier.

### Is FluidRower free to use?

Based on the provided information, the FluidRower app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

### What rowing machines are compatible with FluidRower?

FluidRower is only compatible with specific First Degree Fitness product ranges from 2019-2020, including the Horizontal V Series, Horizontal XL Series, Evolution Series, and Vortex Series. It requires a first-generation Bluetooth console.

### How does FluidRower help with training goals?

The app helps users train towards their overall fitness goals by offering structured workout targets. You can select specific goals like a 500m row or a target distance, and the app will guide your session and track your performance against these objectives.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.09 — 2022-06-22

-Renew App Version.

### 1.08 — 2020-12-31

- iOS14 bugs  fixed.

### 1.07 — 2020-05-21

- fixed a bug
-- connect button error.

### 1.06 — 2020-05-04

- bug fixed.
-- duplicated record exercise.
-- showed dialog to asking stop exercise when sporting.

### 1.05 — 2019-04-25

- bug fixed.

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