Comparison

Float vs Rowing Machine Workouts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Float

Track your indoor rowing workouts with detailed stroke data. Connects to Concept2 machines via Bluetooth and syncs with the Health app. Offers advanced analytics and data export for performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for Concept2 PM5
  • Detailed stroke data (drive length, ratio, power)
  • Live and replay power curves
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Cloud storage for training data
  • Email raw data export
Features
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Record your indoor rowing sessions on the Concept2 rowing machine via bluetooth. RECORD EVERY SESSION YOU DO! - See every stroke live on your iPhone - Record every session and store on your iPhone - Review every session with more detail than the Concept2 screen provides ADDITIONAL DATA PER STROKE - Drive Length - Drive Ratio - Stroke Power - Ave. Force - Peak Force - Drive Time - Drive Speed - Drag Factor WORKS WITH - Concept2 PM5 Monitor via Bluetooth - Concept2 PM3/4 Monitor via ErgStick Dongle - Works with the Health app. Saves heart rate, calories and basic workout data. LOGGING IN The training data you create is stored in the cloud for analysis and recovery purposes. To ensure the training data you create is recoverable we ask that you create an account so that we can associate your training data to the right person. PRO FEATURES • Live power curves for every stroke you take • Replay power curves for every stroke you took • Email your raw data to yourself or your coach. PRO VERSION Float Pro is available for $3.99/month or $39.99/year. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. TERMS Terms and Conditions of Float can be found on our website at the following address - https://usefloat.com/terms

About

Rowing Machine Workouts

This app provides guided indoor rowing workouts and plans to improve fitness, strength, and leanness. It connects to Concept2 PM5 monitors and Apple Watch for live data, offering structured training for all levels. Features include metronomes, audio coaching, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Guided workout plans
  • Live data sync with Concept2 PM5
  • Heart rate streaming from Apple Watch
  • Stroke rate metronome
  • Audio coaching
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
Features
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Indoor rowing workouts and plans that make you fitter, stronger and leaner. Live sync with your Concept2 PM5 monitor, plus heart rate from your Apple Watch. Follow a guided plan, row in time with the stroke metronome, and watch your progress build week by week. Whether you're new to the rowing machine or want more structure in your training, there's a plan for you. WHY ROWING MACHINE WORKOUTS? Rowing works your legs, core, back and arms in every stroke. It's low impact, burns serious calories and fits any fitness level. This app turns your rower into a coach: clear plans, guided intervals and real data from your machine. Train from just 2 days a week. New to rowing? Start with the Beginner Plan. Want to lose weight? Follow the Weight Loss Plan. Every plan builds gradually to help your body adapt and reduce the risk of injury or burnout. CONNECTS TO YOUR ROWER • Concept2 PM5: connect over Bluetooth for live split, stroke rate and metres during your workout • Smart rowers: connect a wide range of Bluetooth rowing machines for live workout data • Any other rowing machine: follow the guided workouts with the timer and metronome • Apple Watch: stream live heart rate to your iPhone while you row FEATURES GUIDED PLANS Choose a plan for your level and goal. HIIT intervals, target stroke rates and rest guidance tell you exactly what to do and when. STROKE RATE METRONOME Hit your target strokes per minute (SPM) with an audio metronome and phase guide that keep your rhythm steady. AUDIO COACHING Voice cues guide you through every interval while your own music plays in the background. CUSTOM WORKOUTS Build your own sessions. Set your SPM and duration and row your way. FREE ROW Row at your own pace and adjust your SPM as you go. WORKOUT LOG Every session is saved. Track distance, split time and average heart rate, and repeat your favourite workouts. APPLE HEALTH Workouts sync to the Health app for a complete view of your activity. WARM-UPS, COOL-DOWNS & STRENGTH Recommended exercises to prepare, recover and build full-body strength alongside your rowing. Concept2 and PM5 are trademarks of Concept2, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Concept2. HEALTH DISCLAIMER This app is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any fitness program. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://www.vigour.fitness/terms Privacy: https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy

Screenshots

Float4 screens
Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 87% against Float's 26%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Float's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Float sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 355 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Float's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Float ships an update every 3 weeks, Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Float versus Rowing Machine Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatRowing Machine Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (10 ratings)4.7 (355 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews87.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndurance Sports Research LtdVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Float

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings355 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Float

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rowing Machine Workouts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free trial not functioning properly
  • Connectivity issues with some rowing machines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create custom workouts
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More detailed workout data and progress tracking

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Float

Subscriptions2
  • Float Pro$3.991 Month
  • Float Pro$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Pro features (1 month)$3.99
  • Unlock Pro features (1 year)$39.99
9 purchases

Rowing Machine Workouts

Subscriptions8
  • Rowing Workouts Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Float or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Rowing Machine Workouts is rated higher. Float averages 1.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 from 355 ratings.
Do Float or Rowing Machine Workouts have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; Float does not.
Which is updated more often, Float or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Float ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Most recently, Float was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rowing Machine Workouts on November 7, 2026.

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