# Viking Rows — Map-based rowing adventures

> Map-based rowing adventures simulating on-water routes for indoor training. (iPhone/iPad app by Nautilus Tracker, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-rows/id6449472901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nautilus Tracker, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226292809)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-rows/id6449472901/reviews.md

## What is Viking Rows?

Connect your Concept2 PM5 to the Viking Rows App and row on a map-based adventure of your choosing.  

Viking Rows is geared toward on-the-water masters rowers who not only race, but who might also dabble in adventure, coastal and ocean rowing pursuits.  Viking Rows facilitates adventure simulation and visualization during indoor rowing and training sessions.

The following features are currently supported:

* Bluetooth connectivity to the Concept2 PM5 monitor.
* Map-based adventure workouts.  Track your indoor workout distances on a regional map.
* Monitor your heart rate data on screen during your workout.  Save final heart rate after workout completes.  Supports any heart rate monitor that can connect to the PM5.
* Adventures include short, medium, long, and very long adventure rows, ranging from 500m warmups to months-long ocean crossings.
* Many popular East Coast US racing venues are currently available, including the Charles, Schuylkill and Occoquan rivers.  These are helpful for race simulation and visualizations on your rowing machine.
* Workouts are saved directly to your device.
* Auto-save workouts option when a workout is completed.
* Manually add completed workouts as needed.
* No user account or login is required.
* A Viking Rows News Feed for keeping abreast of the latest news and events in the community.

## Key features

- Connects to Concept2 PM5 via Bluetooth
- Map-based adventure workouts
- Tracks distance on regional maps
- Monitors heart rate data
- Supports various adventure lengths
- Includes popular East Coast US racing venues
- Saves workouts directly to device


## Frequently asked questions about Viking Rows

### What devices does Viking Rows support?

Viking Rows is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires a Concept2 PM5 monitor for connectivity.

### How does Viking Rows simulate rowing adventures?

The app uses map-based adventures to track your indoor workout distances on a regional map, simulating on-water routes. It includes various adventure lengths, from short warmups to long ocean crossings.

### Can Viking Rows track my heart rate?

Yes, Viking Rows can monitor your heart rate data on screen during workouts and save final heart rate data after completion. It supports any heart rate monitor that connects to the PM5.

### Does Viking Rows require an account to use?

No, Viking Rows does not require a user account or login to use its features. Workouts are saved directly to your device.

### What kind of rowing venues are included in Viking Rows?

Viking Rows currently features many popular East Coast US racing venues, such as the Charles, Schuylkill, and Occoquan rivers, which are useful for race simulation and visualization.

### How often is Viking Rows updated?

The latest version of Viking Rows is 1.3.0, last updated on March 7, 2024. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Viking Rows?

Viking Rows has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of the simulation and target audience.

### Does Viking Rows have ads?

Viking Rows does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download with no in-app purchases or ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2024-03-07

* User account registration and logins have been removed. 
* Workout data is always saved to your device now, and never uploaded to the cloud server.
* Workout 'Average Pace' data display has been corrected.
* Completed workouts can be manually added now.
* The 'Team' feature has been removed.

### 1.1.13 — 2023-12-13

This update fixes the following issues:

* Rotating the screen of an iPad 4th Generation running iOS v16.5.1 would cause the app to crash when on the Workout Tab and when connected to the PM5 monitor using the distributed data display.
* The App could freeze when doing an extended period rowing session of 40 minutes or more.
* The Adventure Completed flag was not properly reset when switching adventures.
* Certain edge cases associated with submitting a workout as an authenticated user of a Team after an expired User Session have been addressed.

Moreover, performance improvements to location updates of the Viking Rows ship icon on the map during a workout session have been introduced.

### 1.1.12 — 2023-12-05

The following updates are included in this release:

* (2) new adventures are available: Molokai To Oahu in Hawaii; Alexandria, Virginia to Alexandria, Egypt
* The Team Adventure Summary bug is fixed
* The Team Leaderboard now contains last workout distance and date information in Landscape mode
* The Team page now includes the Adventure Progress Meter as a standard
* The Adventure Map can optionally display the Adventure Progress Meter in the lower, right-hand corner of the map
* (2) PM5 data heads-up-displays are available and selectable in the User Profile Settings
* Ship heading information is now presented on the route in the icon callout (tap the Viking Ship icon to view)

### 1.1.10 — 2023-10-04

The following new features have been added in this release:

* Users are now able to delete their account from within the App under the Profile screen.
* The Safari View Controller is now used to load external URLs inside the App to help improve user experience.

### 1.1.9 — 2023-09-27

This release fixes the following issues:

* The screen would sometimes go to sleep when rowing with the map-based adventure.  
* Retrieving the Team information and leaderboard was not working for new user accounts.
* The App would crash if the user connected the App to the PM5 monitor over bluetooth before selecting an adventure.  Now, an adventure must be selected before it is possible to connect to the PM5 monitor preventing this crash from occurring.

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