iRow vs Universal Rower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRow
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主要是热门活动、赛事(健身房模式及好友约赛)、划船、训练模式、我的 五个主要页面 。用户可以在热门活动参加官方发布的活动,在赛事里面查看自己赛事 和新增赛事。划船界面如果搜索到对应的蓝牙设备,可以进行连接蓝牙,通过软件查看和记录自己的运动数据。训练模式中根据官方发布的初、中、高不同级别的运动方式进行针对式训练, 我的界面是用户相关信息界面。
Universal Rower
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Universal Rower is an independently developed Bluetooth rowing workout tracker that reads training data sent by compatible devices. Bluetooth protocols vary by brand and model. After selecting a new device, row at least 5 strokes, then choose the result that matches your actual count. The counting method is saved for that device. Compatibility depends on the test result. Workout tracking • Automatically track strokes and workout time • View live and average stroke rate • Estimate distance and calories using adjustable workout parameters • Pause, resume, finish, and save a workout • With permission, sync new workouts to Apple Health and see successful Health sync indicators in Workout Details • Sync workout history and deletions across devices with iCloud • Recover an unfinished workout after an unexpected interruption Statistics and history • Review daily, weekly, and monthly summaries • See total workout time, distance, and calories • Open each workout to review calories, distance, strokes, stroke rate, and average speed Device compatibility • Choose a nearby Bluetooth device yourself • Test newly selected devices with at least five strokes • Choose the correct stroke count and save the counting method for your device • Create a diagnostic attachment and send it by email if counting is inaccurate • Bluetooth logs are never uploaded automatically Local and private Workout history, custom parameters, and Bluetooth logs are stored on your device. The app contains no advertising and does not track you across apps. Diagnostic data leaves your device only after you create an attachment and confirm sending the email. Apple Health sync is free for all users, enabled by default, and switchable in Settings. User authorization is required before writing. Only newly saved rowing workouts, duration, estimated distance, and active energy are exported. The app does not read other apps’ health data or automatically export earlier workouts. Health data is not used for advertising, marketing, or sale to third parties. iCloud workout sync is free for all users, enabled by default and switchable in Settings. Local workout history merges with the current Apple Account’s private cloud records, and deletions sync across devices. Bluetooth logs, device pairings, active workouts, and purchase entitlements are not synced. The free version allows unlimited workouts of up to three minutes each. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the per-workout time limit and unlocks all future Pro features. Complete the compatibility test and verify accurate counting before buying. Distance, speed, and calorie values are estimates for workout tracking only and are not intended for medical use. This app is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by any rowing-machine brand or manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRow at none against Universal Rower's 1. iRow also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Universal Rower's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Universal Rower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRow asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRow ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Rower every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRow | Universal Rower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WaterRower China Co., LTD. | 明然 夏 |
In-app purchases
iRow
No in-app purchases
Universal Rower
- 专业版永久解锁$2.99








