Comparison

Float vs Ergbase Rowing

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

Ergbase Rowing

This app allows users to capture images of their rowing machine workouts. It then converts these images into searchable data, enabling users to track and improve their performance over time.

Highlights
  • Capture workout images
  • Convert images to searchable data
  • Track rowing performance
  • Improve over time
  • Concept2 machine compatible
Features
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Capture pictures of your Concept2 rowing machine workouts, and save them on Ergbase. Once uploaded, Ergbase converts your images into searchable data so you can track and improve on the rowing machine over time. *Please note we are not affiliated with Concept2 in any way.

Screenshots

Float4 screens
Ergbase Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ergbase Rowing at none against Float's 4. Ergbase Rowing also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Float's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Ergbase Rowing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Float ships an update every 3 weeks, Ergbase Rowing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Float versus Ergbase Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatErgbase Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndurance Sports Research LtdStuart Sim

Customer experience

Float

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

Ergbase Rowing

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
None

Ergbase Rowing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ergbase Rowing free?
Ergbase Rowing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Float or Ergbase Rowing have ads?
Neither Float nor Ergbase Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Float or Ergbase Rowing?
Float ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ergbase Rowing every 10 days. Most recently, Float was updated on September 15, 2026 and Ergbase Rowing on June 4, 2026.

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