FitShow vs Ergbase Rowing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FitShow
This app transforms indoor workouts into immersive experiences by connecting with various fitness equipment. Explore global routes through geolocated videos and access training programs to stay motivated during your home-based fitness journey.
- Interactive indoor training
- Connects with fitness equipment
- Virtual route exploration
- Geolocated video library
- Structured training programs
- Community interaction
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FitShow is an interactive indoor training application, perfect for activities like walking, running, cycling, and rowing. It is highly compatible with a variety of fitness equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes, home trainers, ellipticals, and rowing machines. This app offers a dynamic and immersive indoor training experience. Whether you're looking to maintain your fitness routine during inclement weather or simply prefer the convenience of home - based workouts, FitShow has got you covered. With its seamless integration with different fitness devices, it can adjust the parameters of your equipment according to your training needs and the virtual routes you choose. It provides access to a vast library of geolocated videos, allowing you to explore numerous routes around the world right from the comfort of your home. In addition, FitShow is designed to keep you motivated throughout your fitness journey. It may offer features such as structured training programs, virtual challenges, and a community where you can interact with fellow fitness enthusiasts. So, no matter your fitness level or goal, FitShow is here to make your indoor training more engaging and effective. Membership & Subscription: Free Membership: Access the basic features without any cost. Premium Membership: Unlimited access the exclusive features, and advanced customization. Flexible subscription plans Monthly Plan: $9.99 Annual Plan: $59.99 Privacy Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=privacy User Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=terms Remarks: --Voice prompt exercise status: start, pause, continue, end, etc. --GPS: Use when using "map mode and outdoor sports", when the application is switched to the background, GPS will still remain connected, the use of GPS will affect the battery life. - Apple Health: FitShow synchronizes the number of steps and distance in exercise data to Apple Health through the HealthKit if the user allows it.
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.
- Capture workout images
- Convert images to searchable data
- Track rowing performance
- Improve over time
- Concept2 machine compatible
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FitShow at 42% against Ergbase Rowing's 0%. Ergbase Rowing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, 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. FitShow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ergbase Rowing asks for nothing beyond the download.
FitShow ships an update every 8 days, Ergbase Rowing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FitShow | Ergbase Rowing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fitshow (Xiamen) Infomation Technology Co., Ltd. | Stuart Sim |
Customer experience
FitShow
Ergbase Rowing
Bugs and requests
FitShow
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login/account creation issues
- Syncing problems with treadmill/rower
- Incorrect speed/distance reporting
Requested features
5 requests- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- Pause/resume functionality during workouts
- Improved Apple Health/Fitness app integration
- More free workout options and scenic routes
- Better user interface and customization
Ergbase Rowing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FitShow
- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$2.997 Days
- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$5.991 Month
- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$7.991 Month
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- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 variants$9.991 Month
- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
- FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Ergbase Rowing
No in-app purchases









