# Row Forge > Personalized rowing trainer with scalable workouts and performance tracking for Concept2 PM5. (iPhone/iPad app by Row Forge LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-forge/id1449786284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Row Forge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449786283) - Category: Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 63 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-forge/id1449786284/reviews.md ## What is Row Forge? FORGE A STRONGER ROW Row Forge is a training companion built for Concept2 athletes. Connect to your PM5, follow structured rowing workouts, track every session, and turn your performance data into practical training insights. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Choose from Free Row, signature workouts, HIIT sessions, fitness tests, progressive campaigns, and other structured training options. Row Forge can program compatible workouts on your Concept2 PM5 and display live performance information throughout your session. UNDERSTAND YOUR PERFORMANCE Build a detailed rowing logbook with distance, duration, pace, watts, stroke rate, splits, intervals, drag factor, heart rate when available, and other workout metrics. Use the Viking Power Profile, FTP estimates, personalized power zones, targets, badges, and campaign progress to understand your strengths and guide your next workout. CONNECT YOUR ROWING EXPERIENCE • Connect to compatible Concept2 PM5 monitors over Bluetooth • Program and complete guided rowing workouts • Review detailed workout results and progress • Synchronize supported workouts with your Concept2 Online Logbook • Explore rowing technique guides and tutorial videos • Track badges, campaigns, fitness tests, and performance milestones • Add optional training context and explore Cold Insights • Request Personalized Training from Row Forge coaches when available PRIVACY AND CONTROL Row Forge does not sell your personal information or share it for personalized advertising. You can manage your profile and request account deletion directly from the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.rowforge.com/privacy Account Deletion: https://www.rowforge.com/delete-account Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTIONS Some Row Forge features require an auto-renewing membership. Available plans, prices, trial eligibility, billing periods, and renewal terms are displayed before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple account settings. Row Forge provides fitness and training information for educational purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning a new exercise program, particularly if you have an injury, medical condition, or concerns about intense exercise or cold exposure. ## Key features - Personalized signature workouts - Targeted High Intensity Interval Training - Effective conditioning program - Eleven baseline tests - Build a performance profile - Earn badges ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly | $8.99 | per month | | Annual | $89.99 | per year | | Row Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month | | Regular Six-Month Membership | $143.99 | per 6 months | | Row Monthly with Two Week Trial | $29.99 | per month | | Six-Months with Two Week Trial | $143.99 | per 6 months | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-forge/id1449786284/reviews.md ### 5/5 — New version *2026-08-22* All the changes they made are amazing and really helps your fitness in any sport. It will help in Golf snow skiing tennis anything with arms and legs involved. Definitely try out the new Row Forge app. **Developer response:** Thank you! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the new Row Forge. A lot of work went into rebuilding and expanding the platform, and we’re just getting started. We have even more training, performance, and coaching features coming. Thanks for training with us! ### 1/5 — Great app! *2026-03-10* The app does everything I like and I always get great results with the programs. Only gripe recently it seems in app purchases aren’t working and I can’t get my account back online. Devs messaged on social they were updating things so hopefully functionality is restored with the updates. **Developer response:** Thanks for sticking with us, and sorry about the subscription issues during the transition. The new Row Forge is now live with rebuilt subscriptions, Apple Watch integration, and active support at support@rowforge.com. We’d love to have you back! ### 5/5 — Fantastic App for fitness *2023-11-23* Amazing workouts designed based on the users own ability and VO2 max rating. Supported by science and Dr Kenneth Jay workouts to improve fitness. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the positive review! We have a big vision for Row Forge and will be starting another phase of development this summer! Yay 💪🏻 More training programs, more conditioning, power of 10 HIIT training etc ### 1/5 — Only works for Concept2 Rowers? I have another brand. *2023-04-26* RowForge at the moment will be immediately cancelled, if there is no way to connect my Echelon Rower. If there is another remedy please advise. Disappointed! **Developer response:** We understand the disappointment. Row Forge doesn’t currently support every rowing machine, including Echelon. We’ve since launched an entirely new Row Forge with expanded training and performance features. Contact support@rowforge.com anytime with questions about compatible equipment. ### 1/5 — Missing features *2022-11-05* Doesn't allow for Polar H10 connection to the app nor for Apple Health to rite data (like HR) into the app. So, this does not capture HR data like it should. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Heart-rate connectivity was limited in the old Row Forge. The new Row Forge now includes Apple Watch integration, and we’re continuing to expand our connected training experience. Have questions about your setup? Reach us at support@rowforge.com. ### 5/5 — Incredibly helpful and challenging *2022-08-11* I have been using Row Forge for the last month or so and I have to say, the results have been outstanding! After testing all of the areas from 100m to “The Hour of Power” you can see the specific area needed to improve specific distances or timed rows. You use a few of the many varieties of workouts to focus on that specific area and then after 4-6 weeks working on that area, retest and see your progress. The conditioning plan helps get new rowers familiar with form and technique over a 6 week period, rowing 5,000m 4 times a week to gradually work towards overall fitness and health. If you’re looking for HIIT training there are those as well. The program is completely unique to you, based on your personal profile. It’s incredible and challenges you every workout to improve. Definitely recommend this app to rowers of all caliber!! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for the positive thorough review! We greatly appreciate it! We will continue to improve the Row Forge app and strive to make it even better. ### 5/5 — Best Rowing App *2022-05-12* Excellent workout routines in this app. A workout for all levels of rowing. Tap. Row. Go it’s that easy. **Developer response:** Thank you for the positive review! We are so glad you like the Row Forge 🔥💪🏻 ### 5/5 — Outstanding app! *2022-05-06* UPDATE: Just wanted to reiterate how awesome this app is. It is a self-contained personalized system for maximizing your rowing ability but (MUCH) more importantly- your heart health. By following the mesocycle principles you basically set yourself up for perpetual Improvement, as the app (via your power profile) will show where your strengths and weakness lie across the performance spectrum. It’s brilliant and elegantly simple but brutal all at the same time. The Row Forge team has always been responsive to my inquiries and super helpful as well. Original review follows: I love this app, I've followed Dr Jay since the RKC days and its great to see the evolution of his research especially since I love rowing anyway! There are plenty of row apps out there but I've never seen one that customizes your targeted watts etc to have you properly chase goals and then it automatically moves your goals for maximum progress. Progressive overload principles executed perfectly! CEO is super responsive to questions which is a big plus! I wish there was a manual explaining how to best use the program and some of the specific principles being used and targeted. I have the cardio code book so I have a general idea but I'd be interested to better understand the most current training philosophy and how to most optimally use the app. But even without that into it's still absolutely fantastic and highly motivating. SKAL!" **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the positive review! We have a big vision for Row Forge and will be starting another phase of development this summer! Yay 💪🏻 More training programs, more conditioning, power of 10 HIIT training etc ### 5/5 — Great Rowing App *2022-02-13, version 2.0.2* I’ve been using RowForge as a subscriber now for 6months. I really enjoy the Signature Workouts that allow you to focus on a different type of fitness goal. I have used the app to help me regain my fitness following Back Surgery. My Personals Bests for 5k and 2k are all improving. All the workouts are named around Viking themes which make things more interesting. Both Wayne and Dr Jay seem very knowledgeable in heart fitness, cardiovascular health, muscular health and mobility. Both post regular videos and tips to help users with goals. I am very optimistic that the app will continue to help me smash my Personal Bests. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-09-03* I have never once taken the time to comment on an app but decided to for Row Forge. The program is excellent and has allowed me to get in shape on my own without a trainer. I highly recommend their personalized training system. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the positive review! We have a big vision for Row Forge and will be starting another phase of development this summer! Yay 💪🏻 More training programs, more conditioning, power of 10 HIIT training etc ## Frequently asked questions about Row Forge ### What does Row Forge do? Row Forge is a personal rowing trainer that provides personalized workouts and a scalable training program specifically for Concept2 PM5 rowing machines. It helps users improve their daily performance by offering targeted interval training and conditioning programs, along with detailed metric tracking. ### What are the key features of Row Forge? Key features include personalized signature workouts designed for improvement, targeted High Intensity Interval Training for building power, an effective conditioning program, eleven baseline tests for a scalable program, the ability to build a performance profile by measuring various aspects of fitness, and earning badges for completing challenges. ### How much does Row Forge cost? Row Forge offers a freemium model. While some features are available for free, a subscription unlocks additional benefits such as health tracking and statistics, customized workouts, and in-app badges. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or yearly recurring basis. ### What rowing machines is Row Forge compatible with? Row Forge is exclusively designed to work with Concept2 PM5 rowing machines only. It connects with this specific hardware to provide its training and tracking functionalities. ### Who is Row Forge for? This app is intended for individuals who use Concept2 PM5 rowing machines and are seeking a structured and personalized approach to their training. It's suitable for those looking to improve their rowing performance, build muscle, and enhance their overall conditioning through a gamified fitness experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.37 — 2026-08-26 Row Forge 4.0.37 focuses on workout reliability and data accuracy. • Fixed missing live PM5 pace, stroke rate, watts, and rowing metrics. • Improved Conditioning progress so completed workouts advance to the correct day. • Fixed the “Up Next” interval display showing the previous distance. • Strengthened workout and split saving to prevent missing or duplicate logbook entries. • Improved recovery of interrupted workout saves and overall PM5 stability. ### 4.0.36 — 2026-08-24 Version 4.0.36 improves workout reliability across Concept2 RowErg and SkiErg sessions. - More reliable completion when ending a workout from the PM5 Menu button - Improved saving of watts, pace, stroke rate, targets, and interval details - Broader compatibility across PM5 packet formats and firmware behavior - Completed 2K tests now update Viking Power more reliably - The logbook now shows the past year by default - Additional stability improvements and fixes Every stroke matters. Thanks for training with Row Forge. ### 4.0.34 — 2026-08-21 What’s New in Row Forge 4.0.34 • Request account deletion directly from your profile • Access tutorial videos from helpful rowing guides • Improved guide readability with larger text • Clearer active-tab colors throughout the app • Refined account creation layout, controls, and date picker • Updated branding and support experience across Row Forge We’ve also made additional stability, usability, and visual improvements. ### 3.1.1 — 2023-01-13 Current Pricing Updated on subscription pages. ### 3.1.0 — 2022-12-22 Row Forge 3 Release Row Forge 3 brings you everything you love about Row Forge and more. Now set up to bring you new campaigns, new private coaching options, new tutorials, new designs, and more. 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