Float vs Rowing Machine Workouts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Rowing Machine Workouts
Guided indoor rowing workouts for fat loss, cardio, and strength. Offers plans for all fitness levels, from beginner to weight loss, with features like audio coaching and activity tracking. Works with any rower.
- Guided rowing plans for various goals
- SPM metronome for pace control
- Audio coaching with music support
- Activity tracking and workout logging
- Customizable workout builder
- Free Row mode
- Apple Health integration
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Full-body indoor rowing workouts — fat loss, cardio, strength & technique. Works for any rower or home setup. Get stronger and fitter with guided rowing machine workouts. Build muscle, lose weight, or enhance your overall health! Follow along with rowing programs that help you smash your goals. Rowing is an excellent full-body workout that caters to all fitness levels, helping you live with energy and vitality. Why this app? Rowing workouts that help you achieve and exceed your personal targets. If you’re new to rowing, start with our Beginner Plan. Looking to shed some pounds? Our Weight Loss Plan is perfect for you! Rowing regularly will help you see progress and feel stronger over time. Train from just 2 days a week to improve your rowing ability and technique with simple approachable routines. Use the SPM metronome to keep your stroke rate in time. Each rowing plan is designed to help your body adapt and improve while minimizing the risk of injury or burnout. Why choose us? These rowing machine workouts are perfect as a supplement to your gym routine or for use with an at-home rowing machine, such as the Concept2. They're easy to follow and can be used regardless of your fitness level. No specific equipment needed! FEATURES GUIDED ROUTINES: Choose a rowing plan based on your fitness level and goals. Target your ideal SPM and follow rest guidance with HIIT-based rowing training, perfect for indoor rowing. ACTIVITY TRACKING: Monitor your rowing activity to ensure continuous growth. Use the countdown timer to enhance your rowing ability and endurance. AUDIO COACHING: Enjoy audio coaching with support to play your own music in the background. The metronome helps you maintain your target SPM, ensuring you row at the perfect pace. CUSTOM WORKOUTS: Build your own rowing workouts. Set your desired SPM and duration to row your way, while staying in sync with the metronome. FREE ROW: Row at your own pace with Free Row. Simply increment or decrement your SPM as you go to follow along with the metronome and phase guide. WORKOUT LOGGER: Log all your rowing workouts and repeat your favorites. Track metrics like average heart rate, distance, and split time to monitor your improvement over time. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Sync your rowing workouts with the Health App to get a comprehensive view of your daily activity. DAILY EXERCISES: Supplement your rowing workouts with recommended exercises. Warm-up, cool down, and build full-body strength with additional exercises. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 88% against Float's 26%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 5 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
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.
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 346 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 88% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.
Float ships an update every 3 weeks, Rowing Machine Workouts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Float | Rowing Machine Workouts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (346 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 346 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Endurance Sports Research Ltd | Vigour Group Ltd |
Customer experience
Float
Rowing Machine Workouts
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
Float
- Float Pro$3.991 Month
- Float Pro$39.991 Year
- Unlock Pro features (1 month)$3.99
- Unlock Pro features (1 year)$39.99
Rowing Machine Workouts
- 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
- Lifetime Access$249.99
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