# SmartRow vs iC+Training

The clearest difference is rating: iC+Training at 4.4 against SmartRow's 3.8. iC+Training also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SmartRow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 23%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iC+Training holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 128 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of SmartRow's written reviews are positive against 23% of iC+Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartRow ships an update every 2 months, iC+Training every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRow | iC+Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrow/id1223542275/reviews) | **[4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-plus-training/id1347028353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ergometer Innovations B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356320200) | [iConsole](https://appshunter.io/developer/539376672) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrow/id1223542275)

Transform your WaterRower into a high-precision ergometer. Track detailed workout metrics including force curves and heart rate, and monitor fitness indicators like Watts-per-Beat. Sync your progress seamlessly with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Lab-grade ergometer conversion, Detailed force curve analysis, Heart rate graphing, Workout tracking and history, Fitness metrics (Watts-per-Beat, Watts-per-Kilogram), Apple Health synchronization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data and metrics
- 🔍 Detailed performance tracking
- 📊 Integration with Strava and Apple Health
- 🔧 Customizable display and settings
- 🤖 Seamless Bluetooth connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable Apple Watch integration
- 🔍 Limited data export options
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality
- 🔢 Distance-based intervals not supported
- 🔌 Occasional connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during long rows
- Workout data not saving properly
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Distance-based interval workouts
- Audible cues and prompts during workouts
- Ability to duplicate/sort custom workouts
- Integration with Garmin devices
- More advanced performance analytics


### iC+Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-plus-training/id1347028353)

Enhance your fitness routines with detailed training data and an easier training mode. This app integrates with Apple Watch to act as a heart rate monitor and display workout information, even when running in the background. It also supports standard BLE heart rate monitors and requires compatible fitness equipment.

**Highlights:** Detailed training data, Easier training mode, Apple Watch integration, Heart rate monitoring via Apple Watch, Background workout data viewing, HealthKit data fetching, Standard BLE HRM support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRow free?

SmartRow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iC+Training free?

iC+Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRow or iC+Training?

iC+Training is rated higher. SmartRow averages 3.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while iC+Training averages 4.4 from 128 ratings.

### Do SmartRow or iC+Training have ads?

iC+Training shows ads; SmartRow does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRow or iC+Training?

SmartRow ships an update every 2 months, and iC+Training every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartRow was updated on June 22, 2026 and iC+Training on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*